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Sailing joins 27 other sports codes as one of 28 announced as an ‘Official Sport’ of World Masters Games 2017.
David Abercrombie, Chief Executive of Yachting New Zealand said he was absolutely delighted that sailing has been selected as a sport for World Masters Games 2017.
“The Games will provide sailing with an exceptional opportunity to showcase our sport to people throughout New Zealand and overseas,” said Abercrombie “It will also be fantastic for sailing to be part of such a major multi sport event alongside so many other sporting codes.”
Sports were selected following a comprehensive bid process which Abercrombie said will stand sailing in good stead to ensure they are well and truly organized and ready to deliver the highest standard event for their athletes. “During the next two years and 10 months we will work closely with World Masters Games 2017 to make sure sailors have a great experience on and off the water.
While the final sports programme is still to be finalised, sailing will offer racing in the Laser and Weta classes.
Wetas Racing at Torbay Sailing Club © Myk Ryan
Laser Racing in Nelson © Bill's Pics
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For further information contact:
Jodie Bakewell-White, Communications Manager, Yachting New Zealand
Tel: 021 709 065 E: jodie@yachtingnz.org.nz
or
Jill Dryden, Communications Manager – Ambassadors, World Masters Games 2017
Tel: +64 21 549 576
