This year, the HSBC Premier Coastal Classic has teamed up with Yachting New Zealand's Sailing...Have A Go! as an official support partner to the programme. We often hear about people who really want to have a go at sailing but they just haven't had the opportunity yet. That's where Sailing...Have A Go! comes in.

Sailing...Have A Go! is a nationwide programme introducing boys and girls to the fun and excitement of sailing. The programme is offered to schools throughout the country and is designed to give students in Year 6, 7 and 8 the opportunity to experience the pleasure of sailing in a safe and well managed environment.

As well as the coaches and the boats, Sailing...Have A Go! provides all the gear needed to have a safe day out on the water and has a variety of customised programmes with games and activities designed to make sailing fun.

How you can help
Fundraising initiatives are underway to continue to provide this fantastic programme to children up and down the country. You can support Sailing...Have A Go! by making a donation to the following bank account, administered by HSBC Premier:

Sailing Have A Go 30-2934-0587764-88

All donations will go directly to the Sailing...Have A Go! programme and will be matched by HSBC Premier up to NZ$5,000. For more information on Sailing...Have A Go! and how your school can be involved, visit www.sailing.org.nz or phone 09 361 4022.

Thank you for your support.