The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is delighted to announce that North Sails has renewed its partnership with the Squadron for another three years, strengthening a relationship that continues to deliver real value to RNZYS members, sailors and the wider sailing community.
As a major supporting partner, North Sails will retain naming rights to the North Sails Winter Series and continue as the Official Sailmaker of RNZYS. The company will also support a boat in the Emirates Team New Zealand Youth Training Programme and the popular North Sails Sundowner Beach Party during summer.
The renewed partnership is about much more than branding. North Sails will continue to bring its considerable practical and technical expertise into the Squadron, sharing knowledge with members and sailors both on and off the water.
2025 New Zealand Open Match Racing Championship. Photo: Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die
RNZYS General Manager Georgia Witt said continuing the partnership was fantastic news for the Squadron.
“It’s a joy to continue our partnership with the team at North Sails for another three years. Their practical and technical support is hugely valuable to the Squadron, but what really stands out is the time they take to share their knowledge and expertise with our members.
“From supporting our sailors on the water to getting involved in events such as our winter speaker series, they genuinely engage with our sailing community. We’re really excited about what we can achieve together over the next three years.”
Richard Bicknell, North Sails NZ General Manager is equally proud of what the partnership has achieved and the opportunities that lie ahead.
“As we look back on our journey with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved together. The club’s dedication to sailing excellence – from grassroots community programmes to the heights of the America’s Cup – truly aligns with our own values.”
“We are thrilled to renew our sponsorship for another three-year term and look forward to continuing our support of the club’s world-class racing and events, engaging with the incredible RNZYS member community, and working alongside the leadership team to help steer the club towards a successful future.”
“We are also excited to continue supporting the development of RNZYS youth sailors and cannot wait to see what we achieve together, both on and off the water, through to 2029.”
With a shared commitment to sailing excellence, community and developing the next generation of sailors, RNZYS and North Sails are looking forward to building on their strong partnership over the next three years.
