December 9, 2018
2018 has been a memorable year for Zealous Sailing (ZS) for all the right reasons. Becoming incorporated in Finland, earning a place as a Waszp ambassador, achieving top international results and attending international championships all serve as invaluable experiences as we continue to grow and have a positive impact on the sport of sailing and athlete development. Our coaches continue to lead by example, posting fantastic international results. Andrew, William and Scott's talent across multipl...
July 13, 2018
After five days on Lake Garda, Sam McKenzie and Zealous Sailing Oy will become the first WASZP ambassador for Finland, providing young sailors with the opportunity to get foiling in the world’s fastest growing one design foiling class.
"Recently I've had a craving to get back into sailing myself. It’s been inspiring to see so many friends and acquaintances succeed in the sport at the highest level whether it be as members of an America’s Cup team or an Olympic campaign. It’s been inspiring to see...
June 13, 2018
In June 2018, Zealous Sailing Oy became incorporated in Finland. The Helsinki based performance sailing and coaching company will continue the work of New Zealand owned and operated Zealous Sailing Limited in Europe. Head Coach Sam McKenzie had been motivated for some time to establish a permanent base in Europe and the timing could not have been better.
“I’ve wanted to set up Zealous in Europe for a long time now. We've had a successful couple of years growing our clinics and training programmes...
April 30, 2018
Over the weekend the first (of two) 29er domestic qualification regattas were held in Helsinki to select the female and male Finnish representatives for the Youth World Sailing Championships held in Texas this July. The Youth World Sailing Championship, long regarded as the Olympics of youth sailing, is the ultimate sailing event for any sailor under 19 to participate in and win.
In previous years Finnish 29er teams have been required to travel abroad to compete in a...
April 9, 2018
It’s been an action packed 18 days on the road for Zealous Sailing!
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Lake Garda Optimist Clinic + Regatta Coaching [22 March – 1 April]
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Cavalaire-sur-Mer 29er Training + EuroCup Event [27 March – 2 April]
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IODAI Irish Optimist Trials [4 – 8 April]
Beginning 22 March, Zealous Sailing held its largest Optimist clinic outside of New Zealand with 19 sailors across 4 countries. Sam McKenzie, Tom Brewer and Elias Odrischinsky led the international coaching event. The four day training cli...
March 24, 2018
Take a moment to consider the focus; the determination; the environment.
Lake Garda delivered light to moderate winds on day two of the Zealous Sailing Optimist Clinic after a breezy first day.
The training is close and competitive as sailors come to grips with the conditions on Lake Garda. The focus for the first two days has been built around the fundamental principals of boat speed and technique. Tomorrow course-work accompanied with starting strategy and risk management begins as the sailors p...
March 22, 2018
Friday 23 March marks the beginning of Zealous Sailing’s four-day Lake Garda Optimist Clinic, Zealous’ largest event outside of New Zealand since establishment in 2014.
It marks a special moment in the company’s short history. “Connecting sailors from different cultures and background has always been a part of our mission,” said head coach Sam McKenzie, “with a diverse group of sailors from Australia, Finland, Ireland and Latvia I’m really looking forward to the next four days on the water”.
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February 27, 2018
"It may have been a light [wind] regatta, but we had four great days of training," said Zealous coach Scott McKenzie. "The sailors worked hard all week, both on and off the water."
14 - 22 February Zealous Sailing offered a unique coaching package including regatta coaching at the Palamós Optimist Trophy, followed by a four day intensive clinic, held in the Spanish municipality of Costa Brava. Zealous Sailing had a team of 15 sailors, led by coaches Sam and Scott McKenzie.
The Palamós Optimist Tro...
February 6, 2018
It’s been a positive start to the year for the Zealous Sailing Team. Starting the New Year in Brisbane at the AIODA Optimist Nationals, Head Coach Sam McKenzie and a team of 6 ZSL sailors took on the Australian Championship. 4 days of training followed by the 5 day regatta, the Kiwi and Thailand team kept the Australian’s honest, posting 5th,6th and 11th overall in the regatta. “We always have a good time over in Australian. All the states are running comprehensive sailing programmes and you can...
November 19, 2017
Zealous Sailing is pleased to announce it's Optimist Winter Tour for 2018.
- Australian Optimist Nationals 1-10 January, AUS
- Palamos Trophy & Clinic 14-22 February, ESP
- Lake Gard Optimist Meeting & Clinic 23 March - 1 April, ITA
Over the past few years we have really enjoyed our winter programme. Taking on Australia, Torrevieja, Palamos and Braasemermeer in the past, it's be awesome to walk alway with a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and handful of top 10 results. We're super motivated to carry on, and w...