Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation

The “Wednesday Waszp Clinic” started today.
A great session for our young Waszp sailors as we work together to build a good foundation for these kids to build on. Keep up the good work 🤩

This is the reason the RCSF is so amazing. The Coaches!!!
Today the Foundation Coaches completed an intense First Aid Course.
Always willing to put in the effort to learn 😎

Confidence in action ⛵

Focused, determined, and taking on every challenge the water brings.
Moments like these showcase what youth sailing is all about, developing skills, building resilience, and growing confidence one sail at a time.

Every session gives our young sailors the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone, make decisions, solve problems, and discover what they're capable of both on and off the water.
We're proud to support the next generation of sailors as they learn, grow, and make waves. 💙🌊

LAUNCHING IS PART OF THE LESSON

Before the sail fills and the boat leaves the beach, there’s a lot to learn.
Preparing gear, checking equipment, and launching safely are all part of becoming a confident sailor. These small moments teach responsibility, patience, and attention to detail, skills that matter both on and off the water.

Every launch is another step in our sailors journeys 💙⛵

Creating confident sailors, strong friendships, and lifelong memories is all apart of our sessions. 🌊💙

The best part of sailing isn't just learning how to sail a boat, it's building confidence, creating friendships, and developing skills that last long after you step ashore. Because the relationships and confidence built on the water go far beyond the boat.

🌊⛵ FULL SEND MODE ACTIVATED! 💨

Green kite up, smiles on, and absolutely sending it! There’s nothing quite like the feeling of harnessing the wind, flying across the water, and sharing the adventure with an awesome crew.

Bring on more adventures, more learning, and more epic days on the water! 🙌✨

We’ve been a little quiet online, but there’s still plenty happening on the water at RCSF.

This term is coming to a close, with our courses starting to wrap up, before we take a short winter break and start building towards the next round of summer sailing in October.

Over the next little while, we’ll be sharing more from the water, what our sailors have been up to, and what’s coming next at Manly.

Follow along because summer sailing will be here before we know it.

Let’s go girls 💪⛵️

From RCSF coach Maddie Rist, the team is absolutely smashing it at the PredictWind Girls Regatta, and we couldn’t be prouder of how well they’re sailing.

So good to see our RCSF girls out there giving it everything. Keep it up girls, you’re doing awesome!

Registration is open for the 2026 New Zealand O'pen Skiff National Championship, 9th-12th April!

Register here -> https://raceroster.com/events/2026/116745/2026-new-zealand-open-skiff-national-championship

The Bay of Islands Yacht Club is excited to host the 2026 O'pen Skiff National Championship! This will be an epic event in an amazing location with a family friendly atmosphere. Parents will enjoy views of the race course directly from the club grounds and a great restaurant and bar to round out the experience!

The event will kick off with a training clinic & fun sail on Thursday, 9th Feb! The Nationals regatta will take place on 10th-12th April. Gold, Silver and Development fleets included. The Development fleet experience will be facilitated by a coach. The event will include Adventure Sailing and the perfect blend of fun and competition!

Don't miss the Friday night BBQ dinner (cook your own) - $20 per adult and kids pay their age (e.g.10 year old pays $10).

Burger & chips night on Saturday - SAILORS eat for FREEE, kids $10, Adults $15 (includes burger, chips and soft drink).

Charters will be available on a very limited basis. Please contact your local club to see if boats can be organized for allocation and transport first.

For additional information, please visit https://www.boiyc.org/open-skiff-nationals.