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New Zealand’s only ISAF Grade 1 Olympic and Paralympic Class regatta is just three weeks away: from 2-5 February 2013, Oceanbridge Sail Auckland will take place on the Waitemata Harbour.
This year, Oceanbridge Sail Auckland will be the launch pad for new campaigns of the NZL Sailing Team’s recent Olympic Medallists who aim to do it again for 2016; Jo Aleh/ Polly Powrie and Peter Burling/ Blair Tuke have already registered. Also for the first time in New Zealand, the new Olympic women’s 49er FX will be raced competitively.
Did you know that NZ boasts the #1 world ranked 49er FX team: Alex Maloney and Molly Meech? Come check them out (a rare opportunity to see this action on home waters) at this International Olympic and Paralympic Class regatta.
Regatta Information
When: 2-5 February 2013. Racing takes place from approximately 11:00 to 4:30, Saturday to Tuesday.
Where: Royal Akarana Yacht Club, The Landing at Okahu Bay Auckland. Racing takes place on the Waitemata Harbour in the vicinity of Bean Rock
Who: All Olympic & Paralympic class boats, and invited classes: 420, 29er, OK, 12' skiff, Access 303, Access Liberty, Kiteboard racing and more.
Online: www.sailauckland.org.nz and www.facebook.com/sailakl
Media Contact: Kristine Lederis Kristine@yachtingnz.org.nz 021 871 301
Regatta Contact: Suellen Hurling suellen@rayc.co.nz (09) 524 9945
Media Opportunities
- A media boat will be available for bona fide media daily. Book your sport online the YNZ Media Zone to reserve your space to get up close photographs and watch the racing. The boat(s) will leave the Royal Akarana Yacht Club pontoon at approximately 10:45 or 12:45 on each race day
- Daily press releases will be issued from Yachting New Zealand. Subscribe to Media Releases here
- High resolution images and interviews are available for download from the YNZ Media Zone . Free registration is required and this will be updated immediately after each race day
- For any media assistance on site such as tours of the boat rigging parks, introduction to sailors or specific interview requests, contact Kristine@yachtingnz.org.nz 021 871 301
- A VIP lounge upstairs at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club will be open to media during the day to work on site and to enjoy a beverage with a great view in the afternoon as sailors return to shore.
