The NZ 420 Association

Our mission

The New Zealand International 420 Class Association is dedicated to the support, development and growth of International 420 Class sailors in New Zealand for the purpose of achieving competitive excellence in international competition by New Zealand sailors. At the forefront of fulfilling this mission is: sailor and fleet development; education and training needed to succeed in international competition; and sponsorship of sailors, events and activities consistent with fulfilling this mission. 

Our objectives

Our Association is affiliated with Yachting New Zealand (YNZ). Among our key objectives are:

• Promoting and developing the International 420 dinghy class within New Zealand

• Encouraging and fostering the enjoyment of the sporting and recreational aspects of sailing through the use of the 420 dinghy

• Acting in accordance with the rules and directions of the International 420 Class Association, YNZ and World Sailing the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).

Our Officers:

President: Paul Sinton

Secretary: Scott Leith

Treasurer: Peter Soosalu

Committee: Wayne Keen, Peter van Dam, Toby Lecher, Andrew Brown, Emma Nicholl

Measurer: John Thompson (North Island)

Gregor Bowater (South Island)

International 420 Class resources

• 420 Licensed builders

• 420 Sailmakers and Equipment Suppliers

• 420 Technical Documentation

• 420 Class rules

Useful links:

• International 420 Class Association 

• International 420 Class Association on Facebook

• Yachting New Zealand Youth Programme 

• World Sailing      

• International 470 Association 

• Yachting Australia 

• 2017 Open World Championships 

• Predict Wind 

• Equipment  

• Boats