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The 12th edition of the ever popular Sir Peter Blake Torbay Regatta saw huge numbers descend on the Torbay Sailing Club over the weekend of 7th – 8th December.
Highlights were:
- 386 yachts
- 22 classes
- Over 400 competitors
- From as far afield as Timaru and Samoa
- Three separate courses
- Youngest sailor 8 years old
- Oldest sailor 72 years old
Results and photos are on www.blakeregatta.co.nz and also on the regatta Facebook page.
“The theme for this year's regatta - Compete with Integrity - ties in with values important to Sir Peter and supports the Yachting New Zealand Ethical Guidelines for Sailors,” explains Doctor Mark Orams.
“We had a visit from Sir Peter's winning Whitbread entry Steinlager 2, which has been beautifully restored by the New Zealand Sailing Trust. Many sailors and their families were able to have a look onboard on Sunday when she was anchored off Waiake beach,” continues Orams.
“There was an amazing and emotional ovation for Dean Barker when he was introduced at the prize-giving showing the respect and love the New Zealand sailing community has for him - because of the gracious way he handled himself earlier this year in San Francisco.”
Prizes were awarded by Dean Barker and Peter Burling (winner in 2005 of the Sir Peter Blake Memorial Trophy).
Jackson Keon (Murrays Bay Sailing Club) but from Sandspit is the winner of the 2013 Sir Peter Blake Memorial Trophy for the most outstanding performance from a youth sailor at the regatta. Winning the 30 boat P Class fleet with a score of (6), 1, 1, 1, 1, 1.
Pictured below, Kim Admore (Yachting New Zealand Regional Support Officer) is the inaugural winner of the Peter Montgomery Trophy for contributions to the sport of sailing.
