Adrian Short leading in the finals of the RSYS Hardy Cup Photo: Aline Van Haren

Adrian Short and team, Michael Edmonds & Harry Thu Photo: Aline Van Haren

RNZYS Lion Foundation Youth Training Programme Report

Report from Guy Pilkington, Youth Training Manager.

The past few months have seen current and past members of the Youth Training Programme competing in prestigious match racing events both in New Zealand and overseas. Adrian Short’s victory at the Hardy Cup in Sydney was definitely one of our latest highlights putting on a great performance in Australian waters, outsailing some of the regatta favourites. The current Youth Programme skipper of Boat 10 (Boating New Zealand Magazine) is now set to represent New Zealand at the Nation’s Cup in Brazil. 
The BMW regatta which was run from the 20-22 February was another chance for Youth Programme members to compete in bigger boats, with William Tiller at the helm of the Young 88 Sister Moonshine. The young crew did well to finish up third in their division. Once again thanks must be given to David Stanton for his ongoing support of the Youth Programme in providing his boat to be used in such regattas.

INTERNATIONAL REGATTAS

RSYS Hardy Cup: 1 – 5 February

Adrian Short and Phil Robertson both took teams to compete in this event run by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, with past and present members of the Youth Programme.
Final place: 1st

Helm: Adrian Short (current)
Main: Harry Thurston (current)
Bow: Michael Edmonds (graduate)
Final place: 4th

Helm: Phil Robertson (graduate)
Main: Garth Ellingham (graduate)
Bow: James Williamson (current)

Read the full Hardy Cup report here

More results.........

Warren Jones Regatta: 27 – 31 January

Current skipper of Boat 3 – Ports of Auckland, Reuben Corbett did well to finish up 5th at this event, just missing out on the semi finals. His crew consisted of Harry Thurston, Logan Sutherland, James Maloney, and Tom Bentham.

Phil Robertson had a fantastic regatta, sailing with Brad Farrand, William Tiller, Hayden Whitburn, James Williamson, and Garth Ellingham. Big congratulations to them for their victory.

Local Regattas:

National Bank International Youth Match Racing Championships
11 – 15 February

The Youth Programme entered two teams into this event, both of them making the semi-finals but just missing out on the trophy.
Helm: William Tiller
Main: Daniel Pooley
Bow: James Maloney
Final place: 2nd

Helm: Adrian Short
Main: Stephanie Hazard
Bow: Scott Burling
Final place: 3rd

Josh Junior from Wellington won this regatta, after a tough battle with William Tiller in the final.

View Event Page here for further information

Centreport Youth Match Racing Regatta
18 – 22 February

Helm: Stephanie Hazard
Main: Analesia Hammond
Trim: Hannah Morris
Bow: Taylor Holland
The girls finished up 3rd at this event, after a very breezy semi-final which saw gusts of up to 28 knots.
Big thanks to Roy Dickson for taking the time to come to Wellington and coach us during this event, and also to the squadron for providing the opportunity for us to compete in this event. Also, thank you to our fantastic host family Joe and Lucia Porebski.

SPONSORSHIP

One of the training boats is still available for sponsorship. This provides an opportunity to become part of a family of sponsors who see first hand the benefits the programme makes to New Zealand yachting as it produces sailors that are amongst the best in the world. If anyone is interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Roxanne de Bruyn, our Sponsorship Marketing Manager:
Phone:  360 6807
Mobile: 021 764 512
Email:  rdebruyn@rnzys.org.nz

COMING UP

Regattas we are looking forward to and preparing for now:

Lion Cup In-house Match Racing Regatta

New Zealand Womens Match Racing Regatta: 26 – 29 March
Two teams will compete in this event:
Helm: Stephanie Hazard
Main: Analesia Hammond
Trim: Danielle Bowater
Bow: Taylor Holland

Helm: Hannah Morris
Main: Nicola Trudgen
Trim: Katie de Lange
Bow: Bianca Cook

CYCA Womens Harken Regatta: 4 – 8 April
Helm: Stephanie Hazard
Main: Analesia Hammond
Trim: Hannah Morris
Bow: Taylor Holland

By Guy Pilkington