For young sailors who are passionate about the environment.

Auckland, New Zealand

Dates for 2024 TBA

Year 11 - 13 sailors from Yachting New Zealand affiliated sailing clubs

$990 per student

APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 HAVE CLOSED

In partnership with Yachting New Zealand, BLAKE Inspire for Sailors brings together 20 young sailors from yachting clubs all over New Zealand for a week-long, ocean experiential learning adventure in Auckland.

During the week, delegates will learn about topical environmental issues facing New Zealand from inspiring experts in the field and heroes from within environmental and sailing communities. They experience sailing on board Sir Peter’s legendary Steinlager 2 in the Hauraki Gulf, go snorkelling in a marine reserve, visit pest-free Tiritiri Matangi Island to experience a thriving ecosystem, learn about the legacy of Sir Peter Blake, take part in marine science field trips with some of New Zealand’s leading scientists and marine experts while spending time with Emirates Team New Zealand.

Most importantly, sailors return home with new friends, networks and leadership capabilities and strategies to start driving positive change and start leading a sustainable future within their communities and sailing clubs.

For more information email Natalia Groom (Yachting New Zealand) at [email protected] or Jacob Anderson (BLAKE) at [email protected] 

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Meet our 2023 sailors

Alice Aastroem

Whangarei Cruising Club

NORTHLAND

Amelie Adair

Muritai Yacht Club

WELLINGTON

Ben Coubrough

Heretaunga Boating Club

WELLINGTON

Bohemia Sanders

Nelson Yacht Club

NELSON/TASMAN

 

Cameron Jones

Waimakariri Sailing Club

CANTERBURY

 

 

Edward Gravit

Point Chevalier Sailing Club

AUCKLAND

 

Emma Drinkwater

Ngaroto Sailing Club

WAIKATO

 

Eoin McGlynn

Wakatipu Yacht Club

OTAGO

Harris Coubrough

Heretaunga Boating Club

WELLINGTON

 

Holly Patterson

Whangarei Cruising Club

NORTHLAND

 

Jayden Murdie

Gulf Harbour Yacht Club

AUCKLAND

 

Kheesa Rahman

Cambridge Yacht Club

WAIKATO

 

Kiani Christie

Whangarei Yacht Club

NORTHLAND

 

Lucy Blyth

Howick Sailing Club

AUCKLAND

 

Lucy Ingham

Sandspit Yacht Club

AUCKLAND

 

Mukai Duder

Devonport Yacht Club

AUCKLAND

 

Natalie Mitchell

Nelson Yacht Club

NELSON/TASMAN

 

Ora Mead

Worser Bay Boating Club

WELLINGTON

Thomas Bil

New Plymouth Yacht Club

TARANAKI

 

Zoe Chambers

Howick Sailing Club

AUCKLAND

 

Previous BLAKE Inspire for Sailors programmes

2022

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