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• Adventure Education : serious learning, serious fun
  A private training establishment (PTE), accredited with the NZQA. Provides qualifications for employment in the dive, outdoor recreation and adventure tourism industries.
  
  
• Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
  Site presents race information, sailing instructions, entry forms, news, prizes and history.
  
  
• Ben Fouhy
  Personal site of kayaker Ben Fouhy, featuring news, pictures, past events, career highlights, schedule and sponsers.
  
  
• Blind Sailing New Zealand
  The Council is formed by representatives of the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, blind sailors themselves and supporters. Its foremost aim is to involve more blind and sighted volunteers in all types of sailing experience. The site, which offers a text only option, provides information about the Council, activities, clubs, supporters, successes and the weather. It includes full-text newsletters and a manual.
  
  
• Boat safety
  Provides safety information on boating in New Zealand waters and related activities including water skiing, diving and fishing.
  
  
• Boating Industry Training Organisation (BITO)
  Information about the Boating Industry Training Organisation, qualifications and courses. Includes information about New Zealand entry requirements and arrival procedures.
  
  
• Boating Info Centre
  Includes information on the weather, sailing and the America's cup. Also provides forums and classified advertisements. Some full text articles are available.
  
  
• Capital Swim Club Wellington New Zealand : Capital-No 1 Swim Club in Wellington
  Information about the club. Includes news, events, competition results, and images.
  
  
• Charts & hydrographic services
  Land Information New Zealand Mariners homepage managed by LINZ Hydrographic Services. Includes astronomical data, notices to mariners, tidal predictions and information about charts, lights and maritime safety.
  
  
• Coastguard boating education
  Provider of recreational boating education in New Zealand. Contains information about available courses and offers subscription to newsletter.
  
  
• Coastguard
  About the voluntary maritime safety network committed to preventing accidents and rescuing people in trouble in coastal areas and on lakes & waterways. Includes latest weather forecast; online shop and safety information.
  
  
• Crew.org.nz
  Online magazine and discussion forum dedicated to New Zealand sailing. Includes news, feature articles, calendar of racing events, marine directory, and race clinic details.
  
  
• Dive New Zealand
  Latest issue of the magazine dedicated to diving in New Zealand. Other diving information includes links to diving related sites, boat hire, careers, clubs, etc. Access to mail order books, videos, etc. after registering.Subscription information for printed version of magazine. Updated bimonthly.
  
  
• Drowning prevention strategy
  Information on the drowning prevention strategy developed by the Accident Compensation Corporation for the water safety sector in New Zealand.
  
  
• Earthrace : 100% biodiesel, 100% carbon neutral
  The goal of Earthrace and skipper Pete Bethune is to set a new world record for a powerboat to circumnavigate the globe, running 100% renewable biodiesel fuel with a net zero carbon footprint. The site includes information about biofuel, updates on the race which began on 27 April 2008 and how to sponsor it.
  
  
• Elements
  Website of Elements, a training centre for water sports including windsurfing, dinghy sailing, power boating, keel boating and jet skiing.
  
  
• Emirates Team New Zealand
  Information about the team, its yachts and the America's Cup.
  
  
• Jeremy Lowe's local history, maritime, sailing and genealogy site
  The website outlines Jeremy's interests and research in Thorndon's local history, maritime history sailing and genealogy.
  
  
• Jet Boating New Zealand
  Information about Jet Boating New Zealand and the sport of jet boating in New Zealand.
  
  
• KASK, Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers
  Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers (KASK) is New Zealand's national sea kayaking body. Its aim is to promote and encourage the sport of sea kayaking, safety standards, develop techniques and equipment and to deal with issues of coastal access and protection. Publisher of the Sea Canoeist Newsletter and the KASK Handbook.
  
  
• New Zealand Canoe Polo Association
  Information about the Association and canoe polo in New Zealand, including rules of the game, players, squads, competitions and refereeing.
  
  
• New Zealand Marine.com : New Zealand Marine Export Group Inc
  New Zealand's marine industry. Includes the Marine Industry Association New Zealand and the Boating Industries Training Organisation (BITO). Includes directories; events; boatshows; race logs and codes of practice.
  
  
• New Zealand Masters Swimming Inc.
  Information on New Zealand swimming, including clubs, calendar of events, results and records.
  
  
• New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association
  The New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association was established in 1986, to provide a nationally recognised assessment scheme for outdoor instructors. The scheme is performance based, reflecting the minimum requirements for a person to lead or instruct others in a given environment and situation. Presently NZOIA administers a nationally recognised award scheme for bush, alpine, abseiling, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, and caving. The website has: information, publications, programmes, awards and links.
  
  
• New Zealand Recreational Canoeing Association
  NZRCA represents the interests of recreational kayakers and canoeists in New Zealand. SIte has links to details of current river flows; information on conservation, access, safety, education, and clubs. It also includes a whitewater gallery and contents of the newsletter New Zealand canoeing (some articles are available in full text).
  
  
• New Zealand Tournament Water Ski Association : NZTWSA
  Site includes events calendar and results; information about the sport and about New Zealand teams.
  
  
• New Zealand Trailer Boat Federation Inc.
  National organisation representing boat clubs New Zealand-wide. Includes news, upcoming events, publications and web links.
  
  
• New Zealand Underwater
  New Zealand Underwater Association site. Diving and related sport and recreation issues, including environmental. Includes a map with dive locations and an online newsletter.
  
  
• New Zealand Water Polo : NZWP
  Information about water polo in New Zealand. Includes competition news, coaching opportunities, and contact details for local clubs.
  
  
• NZ 420 Association
  The New Zealand 420 Class Association promotes the International 420 dinghy class within New Zealand. Includes listings of regattas and other sailing events, and technical information.
  
  
• NZ Jetsprint Association
  Includes information about the sport of jetsprinting, rule books and racing.
  
  
• NZ-rafting.co.nz : official site of the New Zealand Rafting Association
  For all the information on rafting in New Zealand.
  
  
• NZSSRA : schoolrowing.org.nz
  New Zealand Secondary Schools Rowing Association's site featuring regatta calendar, results and webcasts. Includes online library and member school profiles.
  
  
• Nzxsports.com
  New Zealand adventure sports webcam site. Includes snow, surf, windsurf and sea kayak conditions displayed from webcams mounted at popular locations.
  
  
• Outrigger sailing canoes
  Describes the outrigger sailing canoes or proas which Gary Dierking has designed and built. Site includes photos, information about the construction processes and plans.
  
  
• Parade of Classic & Wooden Boats
  Site includes information about the annual parade held at Lake Rotoiti and about classic and wooden boats.
  
  
• Quay : New Zealand maritime heritage and diver resources
  Guide to resources about New Zealand's maritime heritage. Includes diving sites, mainly wreck diving.
  
  
• River safety
  Provides safety information on activities in and on New Zealand rivers as well as resources from, and information about, the ACC Riversafe programmes for primary and high school students.
  
  
• Rowing New Zealand
  About the New Zealand Rowing Association. Includes national rowing news; events and results; information about athletes; coaching and local clubs.
  
  
• Royal Life Saving Society, New Zealand
  Information about the Royal Life Saving Society, its programmes for school students and adults, the Aquasafe programme, and an FAQ of water safety information.
  
  
• Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
  The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is the premier yacht club and this site gives a view of its organisation and facilities, its events and races, together with links to other similar resources, such as the America's Cup race.
  
  
• Sea Kayak Operators Association of New Zealand
  Information on sea kayaking destinations in New Zealand, commercial operators and outfitters, commercial operating standards and sea kayak guide qualifications.
  
  
• SinkF69
  SinkF69 Charitable Trust formed for the acquisition of the retired HMNZS Wellington, a Leander class frigate, to utilise the vessel to create an artificial marine reef and recreational diver attraction. Includes information about the project as well as the history of the frigate and technical specifications. Also Reefing Programme and information about New Zealand shipwrecks accompanied by map.
  
  
• Skip's underwater image gallery
  Site of New Zealand based amateur diver, underwater photographer, Ian Skipworth. Images and commentary about underwater natural world; extended coverage of Three Kings and Kermadec Islands, Fiordland and Bunaken Island, Indonesia includes New Zealand dive guide.
  
  
• Slalom New Zealand
  Kayaking race results, newsletters and information on events and training.
  
  
• Sovereign New Zealand Ocean Swim Series : swim your way to better health!
  A series of races that takes place in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga and North Shore City, to promote fitness and health through swimming and ocean-swimming. Includes event information, training and preparation and results.
  
  
• Stroke & Stride Series
  Annual swim/run series of events held in Auckland, N.Z. These involve a sea swim followed by a road run on the waterfront. Site has race and entry information and current and past results.
  
  
• Surf Life Saving New Zealand
  SLNZ aims to prevent death by drowning at New Zealand beaches. In addtion to membership information, the site provides information on life guarding and surf sports; educational resources linked to the curriculum for years 0-8 and includes locations of New Zealand surf clubs.
  
  
• surf.co.nz
  Information on surf and surfing in New Zealand, including weather forecasts, local knowledge and links to surf.co.nz's ezine. Membership required to access some links.
  
  
• surf2surf.com : New Zealand surf reports/guide
  Presents current surf reports from around New Zealand. It also provides information about surfing, surfing competitors and surfing competitions nationally and internationally.
  
  
• Surfing New Zealand : SNZ = Retireti Ngaru o Aotearoa
  News, information and resources for New Zealand surfers. Includes interviews, course information, and an online forum.
  
  
• Swim for Life : learn to swim and survive in New Zealand
  Information about the Swim for Life Programme and its activities. Includes water safety advice, details about water safety education and swimming programmes, and news.
  
  
• Swim for life : newsletter of the swim and survive sector
  Newsletter of Swim for Life, a joint initiative of the Water Safety New Zealand, the New Zealand Swim Coaches and Teachers Association, and the New Zealand Recreation Association, to promote water safety and swimming training for children. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Swim info : New Zealand's premier swimming information site
  Information on New Zealand swimming, including clubs and centres, swim schools, calendar of events, results and records.
  
  
• Swimming New Zealand
  Information on New Zealand competitive and recreational swimming, including clubs, courses, calendar of events, results and news.
  
  
• Underwater digital photography : South Pacific
  Underwater photos from Niue, Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand, Vanuatu and Galpagos. Aims to provide a 'feel' for the places.
  
  
• Underwater Hockey New Zealand
  News and information about UWH as played in New Zealand, including upcoming competitions, competition results, images, and downloadable resources.
  
  
• Vertical Blue
  Features the freediving academy run by New Zealander William Trubridge at Dean's Blue Hole in the Bahamas. Includes news about divers and dive teams, dive competitions and courses.
  
  
• Waka ama New Zealand = Outrigger = Va'a / Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa Inc
  Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa, is the recognised national body for administering the sport of waka ama (outrigger canoes) in New Zealand.
  
  
• Water Safety New Zealand
  Information about WSNZ and its activities. Includes water safety advice, downloadable resources, and details about water safety education programmes.
  
  
• WayPoint 1
  WayPoint 1 is a mariner's website. It has a directory to: weather, tides, mariner notices, the coastguard,maritime related links, boats and yacht clubs lists, boat markets, chart sales and crew wanted.
  
  
• Wellington dive guide
  Includes shipwrecks, marine artifacts, sea life and site details.
  
  
• Wellington Dragon Boat Festival
  Provides information for participants of the festival for the current year, as well as photographs and results from previous years.
  
  
• Wellington High Performance Aquatics
  News about diving championships in New Zealand and overseas. Profiles divers and coaches. Includes photos.
  
  
• Windsurf.co.nz
  Information about surfing locations throughout New Zealand. Wind graphs and live cameras provide weather and surf reports nationwide. Hosts photographs and a buy/sell exchange page. Includes information about Windsurfing New Zealand (the national body), famous surfers and links to retailers.
  
  
• Windsurfing New Zealand
  National body representing the interests of New Zealand windsurfing community both nationally and internationally.
  
  
• WiNZurf
  The site covers windsurfing and surfing in New Zealand.
  
  
• Yachting New Zealand
  Yachting New Zealand is New Zealand's national body for competitive and recreational sailing. It represents the needs and interests of member yacht clubs & class associations. In addition to information about the Association and its activities, the website provides extensive information on yachting, including clubs, coaching and instruction, events, race management, awards, junior sailing, schools sailing, youth sailing, and resource management.