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The Waikato Thames Yachting Association are holding a three-day teams racing camp at Lake Ngaroto during Waitangi weekend.
The camp will be a great way for young sailors to get their 2017 off to a flying start or others new to the college age group keen to upskill their tactical knowledge and learn to sail a 420. The focus on will be boat handling, tactics, rules theory and racing.
(Photo: Susanna Buckton)
Sailors from the central North Island and Auckland areas are welcome, whether it's a fyull team, individuals and partial team groups are welcome. Food is provided and accommodation couldn’t be easier – just bring a tent and camp in front of the yacht club.
YNZ’s regional support officer Hamish Hey, well known in teams racing circles, has organised some top-flight coaching and ongoing support to get a regular teams event back on the calendar in the Waikato Region. The camp also coincides with the Vovlo Sailing and Boating Week and is part of a push by the Waikato Thames YA to grow youth sailing in the Waikato Thames region.
(Photo: Susanna Buckton)
Teams are requested to bring boats with them if possible, but there will be limited boats available for charter from the WTYA and NZTSA. It will cost $270 per person, which includes all food for the weekend.
For more information, contact Hamish Hey, YNZ Regional Support Officer (Northern) on 021 433 531 or email hamish@yachtingnz.org.nz.
