The Christmas Cup was a fantastic event, featuring 12 enthusiastic entries competing with their DF95s. Among them, we were delighted to welcome two sailors from Dunedin, adding extra excitement to the day. Everyone had a blast, dressed up in festive gear, and we even made it onto the weather channel, thanks to Yvonne Martin’s fantastic photography! Thanks also to Hunting and Fishing for the Spot Prize. Click here for results and more photos..

The Cromwell Radio Yacht Squadron hosted the DF95 Otago Championships on Friday and Saturday, and the event went off without a hitch. Competitors praised the venue, organization, and warm Cromwell hospitality. Local sailor  Jamie White  claimed the gold medal with a commanding lead, followed by Brett McCormack from Dunedin in second place and Cromwell’s Darryl Pender  in third. Sailors faced a full range of conditions—from flat calm to 25-knot gusts—making for exciting and a