Sailing – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Sat, 14 Dec 2024 17:45:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Sailing club celebrates strong finish https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/sailing/sailing-club-celebrates-strong-finish/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sailing-club-celebrates-strong-finish Sat, 14 Dec 2024 17:45:11 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275351 The Rarotonga Sailing Club hosted the National Championships for the Optimist class and Optimist ‘Jellybeans’ class in Muri Lagoon earlier this month.

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]]> Tahiti sailors win 2024 Regatta in Raro https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/regional/tahiti/sailing/tahiti-sailors-win-2024-regatta-in-raro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tahiti-sailors-win-2024-regatta-in-raro Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:56:01 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273746 Sailors from Tahiti edged over Rarotonga, proving to be very competitive taking out first place in both the Lasers and the Optimist classes, winning the 2024 sailing challenge overall trophy.

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]]> New Caledonia’s President Mapou says French territory is at a “turning point” https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/sailing/new-caledonias-president-mapou-says-french-territory-is-at-a-turning-point/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-caledonias-president-mapou-says-french-territory-is-at-a-turning-point Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:35:18 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273734 New Caledonia's President Louis Mapou says the French territory is at a "turning point" after the three-day fact-finding mission, headed by three Pacific leaders wrapped up in Nouméa. RNZ Pacific Presenter/Bulletin Editor Lydia Lewis reports.

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]]> Friendly rivalry heats up as Rarotonga and Tahiti sailors compete https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/sailing/friendly-rivalry-heats-up-as-rarotonga-and-tahiti-sailors-compete/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=friendly-rivalry-heats-up-as-rarotonga-and-tahiti-sailors-compete Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:09:24 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273585 The Rarotonga - Tahiti Sailing Challenge got underway this week in the Optimist Class, Laser 4.7 Class and Vaka at the Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) in Muri.

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]]> Tahiti and Rarotonga sailors bond over sailing and fun https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/sailing/tahiti-and-rarotonga-sailors-bond-over-sailing-and-fun/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tahiti-and-rarotonga-sailors-bond-over-sailing-and-fun Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:02:06 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273485 The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) is pleased to be hosting sailors and coaches from Tahiti this week for the Rarotonga-Tahiti Sailing Challenge.

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]]> Rarotonga sailors shine at Nationals, youngsters set for NZ challenge https://www.cookislandsnews.com/uncategorised/internal/sport/sailing/rarotonga-sailors-shine-at-nationals-youngsters-set-for-nz-challenge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rarotonga-sailors-shine-at-nationals-youngsters-set-for-nz-challenge Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:38:02 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=266400 The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) has had a great start to the year, hitting the ground running with several activities.

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]]> The year in sports 2023 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/rugby-league/cricket/internal/sport/league/netball/rugby-union/paddling/soccer/basketball/badminton/boxing/tennis/athletics/cycling/golf/fishing/volleyball/bowling/triathlon/running/sailing/swimming/handball/pacific-games-2023/the-year-in-sports-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-year-in-sports-2023 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 22:37:00 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=264357 2023 has been a testament to the dedication and talent of Cook Islands athletes across various sports. Cook Islands News’ Losirene Lacanivalu delves into some of the most remarkable sporting achievements that made headlines in 2023.

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]]> Young sailors breeze to victory at Optimist Nationals https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/sailing/young-sailors-breeze-to-victory-at-optimist-nationals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=young-sailors-breeze-to-victory-at-optimist-nationals Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:51:38 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=262901 The Optimist National Championships 2023 held on Muri Lagoon saw sailors under the age of 16 and a fleet of 11 Optimists and four ‘Jellybeans’ (Plastic Optimists) competing.

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]]> Electronic yachts whirl around Muri Beach at the national championships https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/other-sports/sailing/electronic-yachts-whirl-around-muri-beach-at-the-national-championships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=electronic-yachts-whirl-around-muri-beach-at-the-national-championships Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:43:10 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=258074 A fleet of rare Des Townson Electrons hit the waves at Muri on Saturday for a day of National Electron Championships.

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]]> Electron sailors set sail on Aitutaki Lagoon https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/sailing/electron-sailors-set-sail-on-aitutaki-lagoon-at-championship-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=electron-sailors-set-sail-on-aitutaki-lagoon-at-championship-event Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:57:32 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=243511 The weather gurus co-operated and for two glorious days on Aitutaki Lagoon, Electron sailors and supporters from New Zealand, Rarotonga and Aitutaki enjoyed genuine hospitality and an exciting series of Electron yacht racing up close.

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