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YJA members enjoyed a fascinating presentation from Richard Gladwell recently, the Auckland based Sail-World journalist and photographer regaling those joining the meeting with an update on the 36th America’s Cup, just a day ahead of the first races taking place for the ‘Auld Mug… He analysed the Prada Cup Final Continue Reading

Register now – Last Chance – YJA Networking Meeting, tomorrow February 10th 11am. After the success of our first network meeting, the next one is tomorrow. Any YJA member can join in for an hour to learn what others are doing, AND we have a special overview of social media Continue Reading

Tokyo Playbook – Your guide to a safe and successful Games

Tom Ehman – based in California, is hosting a tribute program on the Sailing Illustrated Facebook page this Friday 5th February. Show time: Friday 1300 Pacific / 1600 EST / 2100 UTC / 2200 CET Saturday 0500 Perth / 0800 Sydney / 1000 Auckland Facebook Live does not require a Continue Reading

America’s Cup – Uncharted waters for Ainslie in Prada Cup Final  

It is with great sadness we heard the news that long time member and former Chairman of the YJA, Bob Fisher, passed on January 25th. Obituary to one of our greatest, prepared by Barry Pickthall. Fair winds Bob… 8 Bells: Bob Fisher – Mr America’s Cup Winner of successive championship Continue Reading

Inclusivity in the sport of sailing – webinars by the Scaramouche Sailing Trust hosted by Mark Jardine Scaramouche first made sailing new headlines back in 2017 when they were the first comprehensive state school to compete in the Rolex Fastnet Race in a boat they restored. Since then, they have Continue Reading

Job in PR for a well known sailing team available Here is a fabulous job opportunity for someone involved in Sailing PR that YJA member Emily Caroe is looking to fill if you may know the right person… https://www.mallory-group.com/careers/press-officer  

  Tuesday 8 December 2020 YJA MS Amlin ‘International Sailor of the Decade’ winner announced In a year that truly needs good news stories, the winner of the YJA MS Amlin ‘International Sailor of the Decade’ Award has been announced as Jon Holt, founder of the Scaramouche Sailing Trust. The Continue Reading

Shortlist and Trophy revealed for the YJA MS Amlin ‘International Sailor of the Decade’ NOVEMBER 6TH 2020 The Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) and MS Amlin Boat Insurance are delighted to announce the Shortlist for the YJA MS Amlin ‘International Sailor of the Decade’. Over the past decade we have seen Continue Reading