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Sailors excited for Tahiti Regatta

The excitement is building for nine young Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) sailors heading to Tahiti to compete in the annual Oceania Optimist and ILCA4 2025 Championship Sailing Regatta next fortnight. Hosted by Yacht Club De Tahiti in Arue, 5km east of Papeete, the regatta will run from April 1 - 4 with up to 20 races to be sailed.

Wed 19 Mar 2025

Tahiti sailors win 2024 Regatta in Raro

Sailors from Tahiti edged over Rarotonga, proving to be very competitive taking out first place in both the Lasers and the Optimist classes, winning the 2024 sailing challenge overall trophy. The Rarotonga - Tahiti Challenge had sailors competing in the Optimist Class, Laser 4.7 Class and Vaka from October 21 – 25 hosted by the Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC).

Wed 30 Oct 2024

Tahiti and Rarotonga sailors bond over sailing and fun

Pa Marie Upokotini Ariki and Chris Fenwick, Rarotonga Sailing Club executive member, welcome sailors from Tahiti for the Rarotonga-Tahiti Sailing Challenge this week. MELINA ETCHES/24102032 The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) is pleased to be hosting sailors and coaches from Tahiti this week for the Rarotonga-Tahiti Sailing Challenge.

Tue 22 Oct 2024

Te Ipukarea Society: Muri shoreline saviours scoop up 52 bags of rubbish

The 6th annual Muri Lagoon Beach Cleanup took place last Saturday, marking another successful year for this fantastic community event. Organised by Muri Environment Care in collaboration with Te Ipukarea Society, Infrastructure Cook Islands, and the Rarotonga Sailing Club. The annual event is a highlight in the community's calendar, in recognition of World Ocean Day.

Sat 06 Jul 2024

Rarotonga’s Goodwin dominates Aitutaki Electron Regatta

Eighteen sailors from Rarotonga, Aitutaki, and New Zealand’s Picton, Buckland’s Beach, and Mangawhai sailing and yacht clubs raced each other in match racing and fleet racing in perfect conditions earlier this month. Organised by the “awesome Aitutaki Electron Sailing Club”, led by Thomas Koteka and Ted Tavai with help from many on Aitutaki, the event held earlier this month was hailed as a monumental success.

Mon 03 Jun 2024

Rarotonga sailors shine at Nationals, youngsters set for NZ challenge

The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) has had a great start to the year, hitting the ground running with several activities. Over the weekend, the Cook Islands National Sunburst Championship 2024 was held on March 1st and 2nd.

Thu 07 Mar 2024

Young sailors breeze to victory at Optimist Nationals

The Optimist National Championships 2023 held on Muri Lagoon saw sailors under the age of 16 and a fleet of 11 Optimists and four ‘Jellybeans’ (Plastic Optimists) competing. The event which is considered the pinnacle youth event on the sailing calendar was held on Friday and Saturday, November 10 and 11.

Thu 16 Nov 2023