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Auckland’s Anniversary Day celebrates the founding of the province and all yachts are invited to take part in this year's annual regatta on Monday Feb 1st, whether it be in a harbour race or a passage race.
After a small delay while the wind settled in the morning we enjoyed a full days racing with a fresh NW all day gusting up to the high 20’s and a steep chop providing a solid test for everyone. Racing was again right out the front of the club, with the bottom mark only 100m off the wharf providing fantastic viewing for the spectators on shore. With 4 races completed for the Open fleets and 3 for the Masters the program is back on track with one day remaining.
Day 2 of the Woodbridge Homes Laser Nationals at Muritai Yacht Club in Wellington turned on a fantastic days sailing with a full complement of races, including a catch up race from day 1. After losing yesterday’s racing due to high winds, and the Met Service predicting 40 knots this afternoon, sailors arrived at the club hoping for the best but fearing another lost day. But thankfully the wind cooperated and we enjoyed a wonderful days racing.
Expressions of interest are sought from “Wellington Region” Clubs who have interest to host the 2017 420 Nationals.
A team of NZL 420s took to sailing in Australia over December and January - making the most of the wide range of conditions that Melbourne and Sydney can deliver as well as the large and competitive fleets that Australia has in their youth classes.
With the start of 2016 Volvo Sailing and Boating Week just over three weeks away yachting and boating clubs around New Zealand are gearing up to welcome in the public, and to showcase and celebrate our sport.
The Naval Point Club Lyttelton is looking for an organised and proactive programmes manager who thrives in a busy and friendly environment.
- Expressions of interest are sought from Yachting New Zealand affiliated yacht clubs interested in organising and running the 2017 P-Class National Championships - Tanner and Tauranga Cups.
- Robbie McCutcheon, from the Wakatere Boating Club, has added victory in the 2016 Tauranga Cup to go with his Tanner Cup win and take the sought after double-title.
