For young sailors who are passionate about the environment.

Auckland, New Zealand

8 - 12 May 2023

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

$990 per student

There are several scholarships available

2023 APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN MARCH 2023

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 Courtney Davies (BLAKE) at [email protected]

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Meet our 2022 sailors

Alys Lowe

Timaru Yacht & Power Boat Club

CANTERBURY

Angus Norris

Worser Bay

WELLINGTON

Arthur Mahon

Pleasant Point Yacht Club

CANTERBURY

Erica Hudson

Wanaka Yacht Club

OTAGO

 

Freya High

Nelson Yacht Club

NELSON/TASMAN

 

 

Isabelle Booth

Gulf Harbour Yacht Club

AUCKLAND

 

Lachy Boniface

Wakatipu Yacht Club

OTAGO

 

Lara Teodorescu

Bucklands Beach Yacht Club

AUCKLAND

Laura Watkins

Wanaka Yacht Club

OTAGO

 

Max Beck

Muritai Yacht Club

WELLINGTON

 

Megan Hume

Wakatere Boating Club

AUCKLAND

 

Micah Duckles

Otago Yacht Club

OTAGO

 

Pepa Cloughley

Otago Yacht Club

OTAGO

 

Olivia van Boven

Ngaroto Sailing Club

WAIKATO

 

Petra Arthur

Naval Point Club Lyttleton

CANTERBURY

 

Petra Pratt-Rink

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

AUCKLAND

 

Scarlett Crosby

Gulf Harbour Yacht Club

AUCKLAND

 

Sofia Currie

Maraetai Sailing Club

AUCKLAND

Sophie Eaton

Glendowie Boating Club

AUCKLAND

 

Zoe Ham

Paremata Boating Club & Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club

WELLINGTON

 

Previous BLAKE Inspire for Sailors programmes

2019

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