Sailing is one of the most popular adventure sports in New Zealand. Many people come to New Zealand every year to take part in sailing and other activities.
Sailing is the activity of controlling a boat with big (normally cloth) Foils known as Sails. Through altering the Rudder, Rigging and on certain occasions the Center Board or Keel of the Boat, a Sailor controls the Power of the Breeze for the purpose of altering the route and Velocity of the Boat. Control of the expertise needs exposure to different weather and marine situations and idea about sailboats. In majority of nations of the world, sailing is enjoyed as a Recreational Activity. Recreational Sailing is also known as Yachting. Yachting can be categorized into Cruising and Racing.
Cruising comprises Long Tours, Maritime Cruising as well as Daysailing.
The Fundamental Sailing Techniques are as follows :
Sailing is a very popular pastime in New Zealand. With more than 15,000 Kms of Shoreline, the unspoiled shoreline waters of New Zealand are an ideal location for sailing. The diverse marine lives are an added attraction for the sailors. The most popular locations for sailing in New Zealand are as follows :
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The Hauraki Gulf is the ideal area for Charters or Catamarans. Auckland is also named as the "City of Sails" because it has the maximum number of boats per capita in the world.
If you are interested to take part in sailing, then you should contact or visit the following Operators in New Zealand :
Nelson Sailing School is one of the Best Sailing Schools in New Zealand. The company offers various sailing courses that are appropriate for different age groups. Both beginners and advanced level sailors can join these courses.
Tel: +64 3 546 7275
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures offers Full Day Sails, Combination Trips and Exclusive Charters. In addition, it also offers National Park Walks, Sea Kayaking, Sky Diving, Water Taxis and Dolphin Watching Tours. Tel: +64 3 527 8375
First Light Travels is one of the best sailing trip operators in New Zealand. The company offers sailing tours in Auckland, The Bay of Islands and The Marlborough Sounds. First Light Travels offers the following packages :
Group Sailing Tours (appropriate for 1 to 20 people) :
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Other Bareboat Charters or Skippered Tours :
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It offers Company Charters, Family Charters, Day Trips, Challenge 30, Ownership Packages and Evening Trips.
Given below are the names of the popular sailing charters in the Bay of Islands :
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