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]
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