O ve r t h e p a s t t h ir t y ye a r s t h e Mastercard Youth Training Programme has trained over 500 highly competitive sailors. The success of the programme directly relates to the ongoing success of its graduates. Many have achieved outstanding results at the very highest level of our sport including America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, World Match Racing events, Offshore Sailing and National Championships – and of course club racing champions. The eleven month course focusses on advanced aspects of sailing including; r a c i n g r u l e s , t a c t i c s , s t r a t e g y, navigation, sail trim, boat handling, boat maintenance, communication, fitness, in addition to life skills. Upon completion of the year students may wish to graduate or re-join for a consecutive year or years. Typically training takes place every Sunday and ever y second S aturday with sailors encouraged to take part in the RNZYS Doyle Sails Winter Series on the alternate Saturdays to allow participants to hone their skills in
other keelboats. During the year teams are selected to represent the RNZYS at a number of match racing and keelboat events both nationally and internationally. Our sponsors play an integral role in the programme, along with our Race Management team of volunteers and graduates. Mastercard Youth Training Programme applications are open from January until April each year to male and female sailors between 15 – 23 years of age. Further information, images and videos can all be found online at: www.rnzys.org.nz or please contact Reuben Corbett Mobile: 021 029 94752 Email: rcorbett@rnzys.org.nz
