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This month the world’s best Olympic class sailors in the heavy weight dinghy class start racing for their World Championship title at the prestigious 2015 Finn Gold Cup right here in Takapuna, Auckland.
Featuring more than 90 sailors, from 30 nations, including New Zealand and International stars
Media are invited for a media briefing and interview opportunity on the opening day of the Finn Pre-Worlds Regatta, and one week from the start of racing for the 2015 Finn Gold Cup.
It has been seven years since New Zealand last hosted an Olympic class world championship regatta in sailing and 35 years since the Finn class came to New Zealand for their world champs.
The details…
What: 2015 Finn Gold Cup Media Briefing and Interview Opportunity
When: Tuesday 17th November, 2015
Time: Commencing 8am sharp (to allow sailors time to hit the water for race start at 11am)
Where: Takapuna Boating Club, 39 The Strand, Takapuna Beach
Who will be there…
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Giles Scott, Team GBR Finn Sailor and defending Finn World Champion
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Andrew Murdoch, NZL Sailing Team Finn sailor and 2012 Olympic Laser representative
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Josh Junior, NZL Sailing Team Finn sailor and 2015 Rio Test Event representative
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Corinne McKenzie, International Finn Association Executive Director
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Evelyn Johnson, 2015 Finn Gold Cup Event Director
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John Cutler, NZL Sailing Team Finn Coach and 1988 Olympic bronze medallist in the Finn
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Jez Fanstone, Yachting New Zealand High Performance Director
One on one interviews will be possible for legitimate media. Takapuna Boating Club, the adjacent reserve and the beach will be alive with action as the fleet hit the water for the opening day of the Finn Pre-Worlds Regatta.
Media should register your intention to come with Yachting New Zealand Communications Manager, Jodie Bakewell-White before 5pm Monday 16th November.
Email jodie@yachtingnz.org.nz or phone 021 709 065
