ex Elly 254 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 "A Northland community's efforts to revive children's sailing have been boosted by an America's Cup syndicate." http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advo ... d=11223811 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,290 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Thats a great story, thanks Elly! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 382 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 This is really cool and a good thing. I've often felt that sailing could help kids and teens who are otherwise at a loose end to avoid the pitfalls of life. Christina just said that instead of becoming street kids and thieves they'll now become pirates Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 382 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 so this is a really old thread, but i just wondered what happened to the fledgling Hokianga sailing club, I'm digging around and I find this: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=11351259 Which is so bloody typical, But then this, http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=11388586 Which is again, awesome. These guys should hold an annual challenge with the kids from Kerikeri... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nzgrant 19 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I wonder if our resident ynz evangelist could tell us all how much help, if any , ynz gave here? Seems to me something they should be supporting but of course no fancy office or money in it for them i guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crew.orgy Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I could see the reply YNZ would give... They would transfer blame to thier funding bodies requirements, who would demand maximum brand profile exposure in the high population areas... namely Auckland and do not see northland as a priority But they will never front this. Like they never front any issue regarding clubs growth. Maybe Alingi could donate another shed for YNZ's headquarters.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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