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The 2013 NZ Paper Tiger National Championships hosted by the Maraetai Sailing Club in Auckland continued competitive racing today with 2 more races completed in conditions that were once again magnificent for paper tiger racing.
Race Three saw Dave Shaw of Nelson take the first race of the day with a hard fought win ahead of Mark Orams (Torbay) and Hayden Percy (Napier).
Race Four saw Shaw againtake honours following full on battle around the entire track with Mark Orams. The lead changing places multiple times during the race.
After the completion of today's racing Shaw has the lead from Ryan "Rowdy" Leatham (New Plymouth/Evans Bay) and Scott Pedersen (Napier). Hayden Percy (Napier) and Mike Hood (Worser Bay) round out the top five.
Competition in the B Grade is tight with Hood coming out on top following today's racing.
Greg Shadbolt (Muritai) is currently leading the C Grade, while Lynley Manning (Evans Bay) is currently the first Female.
The Organising Committee and the New Zealand Paper Tiger Owners Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the event: Lighthouse Real Estate, Pic's Peanut Butter, Aquapro, Boating New Zealand, Mobile Auto Marine Electrical, Suzuki Marine, Engine Room Creative Ltd.
The Paper Tiger is a catamaran designed by Ron Given of New Zealand in 1968.
It is widely sailed in New Zealand and Australia.
Paper Tiger Overall Dimensions
Length: 14 ft (4.3m)
Width: 7ft (2.2m)
Minimum Weight: 110 lbs (50kg)
Sail Area: 100 sq ft (9.2 m2)
For further information please contact Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham on 027 636 6465 orrnleatham@gmail.com
Or Steve Tennent at the Maraetai Sailing Club on (09) 536 6649 or stevetennent@xtra.co.nz
