New Zealand chapter of Young Professionals in Yachting launches
by Isla McKechnie 8 Mar 2018 22:37 AEDT
NZ superyacht regatta - NZ Millennium Cup © Jeff Brown Breed Media / NZ Millennium Cup
At an inaugural board meeting today, founding members of Young Professionals in Yachting New Zealand declared the first South Pacific chapter of the organisation officially open.
YPY NZ has been established to help young New Zealand marine professionals extend their network, influence and skill within the New Zealand and global yachting and marine industries. YPY was origi-nally founded in South Florida to create a platform for young professionals in the marine and yachting industries to meet regularly, network with their peers and build skill sets to support their growth within the industry.
This has been a resounding success with chapters in Germany, Monaco, London, Netherlands and now the New Zealand group, which is a recognised group of the NZ Marine Industry Association.
YPY has been brought to New Zealand by Oceanmax's Chris Gibbs and NZMarine's Stacey Cook, who are keen to promote the development of talent within New Zealand's yachting and marine industries. They're supported on the board by Andrew Clouston of Yachting New Zealand, Isla McKechnie of Albatross PR and Kit Carlier of Kit Carlier Design.
YPY NZ membership is open to enthusiastic young professionals under the age of 40 who are keen to take advantage of the professional seminars, networking events and support of an organisation de-signed to help them achieve the greatest heights they're able to in their careers. New Zealand members are invited to participate in international YPY events as part of the global YPY family where they'll create relationships that not only further their own career, but enhance the prospects of their company and the wider New Zealand industry.
An information and welcome event will be held for prospective members during the Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover hospitality area on 15 March from 4-5pm. The board invites all prospective members to get in touch, or to join them at the welcome event to learn more. Contact