Issue date
REGATTA RAMBLINGS Issue #3 October 2012
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January 23 -24 - 25, 2013
THE NEW WEBSITE is operational. Enter on-line. A big thank you to Andrew Turner for all the hard work and for his expertise – take a look it’s really great. We have a few minor ‘teething problems’ to be finished over the next week.
As we say every year, it’s more fun to enter now so you can all check out the competition.
Arrange mooring: Opua Marina - enquiries@opuamarina.co.nz. Don’t forget to advise Opua Marine of the name of the boat – draft – LOA – all that important stuff………
Music all three nights after racing - the ‘Theme night’ is Thursday with free finger food distributed in the North Sails Tent. Yes we’ll elaborate on this next Regatta Ramblings – Fun – fun – fun.
Opua Store has come to the party again with prepared lunches at good prices – no increase in cost over the past four years – thank you Murray.
opuastore@paradise.net.nz (09) 4028128
Opua Cruising Club will offer breakfasts Wednesday – Thursday – Friday. They promise yummy food at fair prices.
MORE OF OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS
WESTPAC – provides a full range of banking and financial services on a personal, business and agribusiness basis. Westpac Sponsorship for 2013 is the presentation of a new North’s spinnaker in the Young 88 Division – a new concept for 2013 for a winner. More information to come - along with a Westpac ‘special’ to be announced before the regatta for all regatta competitors .www.westpac.co.nz
PIC MARINE INSURANCE – an independent group not aligned to any one Insurer; they search the market to arrange the best terms and conditions for their client - an easy ‘one stop shop’ for any type of insurance. PIC as a specialist is involved in all areas of Marine Insurance – a community focused business providing the protection required for Bay of Islands Sailing Week. www.pic.co.nz
BURNSCO MARINE & LEISURE is the largest retailer of marine and RV accessories in New Zealand. The 12 stores from Bay of Islands to Christchurch are 100% NZ owned, and known for their friendly and helpful customer service. They stock over 10,000 products including top brands - Gill, Harken, Ronstan, Lewmar, Donaghys Ropes, Garmin and International Paints. www.burnsco.co.nz
STEINLAGER PURE – a special drinking taste, perfectly balanced with an easily recognised bottle. The Steinlager mantra is ‘keep it pure’ – the distinctive taste is definitely worth waiting for at the end of each day of racing. A yachties favourite throughout New Zealand. www.steinlager.co.nz
RAYMARINE – a world leader in marine electronics, continually developing and manufacturing a comprehensive range of electronic equipment for recreational boating and light commercial marine markets. Raymarine (distributed by Lusty and Blundell) offers an industry leading 3 year warranty and technical support ideally suited to the needs of NZ Boating Community. www.raymarine.co.nz
GREAT ESCAPE YACHT CHARTERS – Hire/rent from a fleet of 12 well-maintained 20 to 31 foot yachts – all you provide is food, personal gear and sun hat. The charters are MSA certified and designed by Kiwis Laurie Davidson, Bruce Farr, and Owen Woolley. A family business with friendly service in a sailor’s paradise: learn to sail courses-bareboat charters-skippered cruises and more. info@greatescape.co.nz
COTTON BLOSSOM - Doug and Vonnie France provide tailor-made sailing holidays in the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard their 55 foot yacht - three double cabins each with its own en-suite. A delightful prize. Doug has 50,000 sea miles to his credit, an accomplished sailor. Explore delightful hide-aways while enjoying Vonnie's delicious home cooked meals www.cottonblossom-charters.co.nz
Ray Haslar, Andrew Riddell, David Hope-Lewis, Lesley Haslar, Allen Jones, Annette Jones, John Grant and our Event Coordinator, Melanie McDiarmid. Suggestions and comments are always appreciated. info@bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz
Lesley Haslar for Bay Of Islands Sailing week
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