The Schedule
The schedule for the year is basically every weekend from May until November. In December the Elliott’s are sailed to Kawau Island to run the National Youth Training Week and the Christmas Break is from mid December to early January. Other break weekends include Labour Weekend (Coastal Classic), Queens Birthday Weekend, Easter and during most Squadron events.
A full detailed calendar is provided to all applicants.
Competition
During the year trainees are selected to represent the RNZYS at a number of National and International events, such at the Governor’s Cup, Balboa Yacht Club California, Harken Youth International, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Sydney and many more.
Trainee’s are also compete in the Monday Stewart 34’s Championships, Tuesday Ladies Racing, Wednesday Series, Thursday Young 88 Sprints, Winter Series, Commodores Cup Series, Club Championships, BMW Auckland Regatta and many more on various Auckland boats to again widen their skill base.
Criteria
Candidates must be between the ages of 16 and 21, must demonstrate previous yachting experience and portray a genuine commitment to intensive keelboat training.
Graduates
Many of our Graduates move on to successful positions in the world of competitive sailing, most recently Adam Minoprio and his team of graduates won the World Match Racing Championships at the end of 2009 after winning the Monsoon Cup, Grade 1 match racing event.
Graduates have successfully campaigned at the Olympics; America’s Cup & Volvo Ocean Race and achieved outstanding results in Match Racing.
How to apply
Candidates may apply at any time to join the Lion Foundation Youth Training Programme which starts at the beginning of May each year.
An application form can be downloaded from our website www.rnzys.org.nz - click here
Or contact Guy Pilkington on 360 6811 / gpilkington@rnzys.org.nz
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