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The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has been appointed by the VOR stop over managers Mayo and Limited (MAL) to conduct the race management and on water activities in co-operation with VOR, the Maritime Police, Harbour Master and Ports Authority.
The stop over will be longer than in 2012 and will bring significant benefits to Auckland City and the Marine Industry. The purpose of this advance notice to all Harbour users is to keep you fully informed of the event planning and to ensure that there is minimal disruption to other activities on and around the Harbour.
We invite you to participate in the excitement and to get involved on the water or in the many activities planned for the Viaduct Harbour VOR centre. If you require further information or have any concerns, please communicate directly with the RNZYS Sailing Manager.
The critical dates for your information are:
- 8th February 2015 - Sanya to Auckland leg starts.
- Leg finish scheduled 27th February
- 27th February - Auckland Village opens.
- 12th March - AM Practice Race, PM Pro-am Race 1 approximately 3 pm.
- 13th March - Pro-am Race 2 at 1 pm; Pro-am Race 3 at 3 pm.
- 14th March - In-port Race 2 pm.
- 15th March - Leg 5 restarts 2 pm.
We will be seeking suitable vessels to assist in patrolling the course and would welcome offers of assistance, especially any large RIB's for race management and umpire duties. Your participation would be welcomed.
Yours sincerely
Steve Burrett
COMMODORE
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
