Tauranga sailor Peter Burling will be one of the two new helmsmen for Emirates Team New Zealand ahead of the next America's Cup, completing "a dream" for the young sailor.

World champions will take a step back at this week's Oceans 15 New Zealand under-14 surf lifesaving championships in Mount Maunganui.

A switch back proved to be a winning move for Cambridge's Lisa Cubitt, who rode Bates Amaretto to the combination's third win at the Mills Reef Classic last night.

With the clock ticking down to the WBOPCA Reserve and B Grade Championship play-offs, there is plenty of interest in the middle of the standings .