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Auckland cruising sailors- get all the latest on Hauraki Gulf

by John Martin on 6 Oct 2013
Hauraki Gulf - photo by Peter Tasker, www.petertasker.com SW
Calling all Auckland cruising sailors who would like to know the latest about cruising in the Hauraki Gulf. Join Anne Rimmer for an evening of stories, fantastic pictures and the latest news about this favourite playground.

As a long-term guide on Tiritiri Matangi, Anne has her finger on the pulse of NZ conservation. Get an update on the various restoration projects on islands around the Gulf and find out how we can help protect these special places.

See some wonderful photos of the special birds now breeding on many of our islands. Find out where you can hear kiwi from your boat, and learn more about the whales, dolphins and seabirds you may encounter.

On the same night there'll be a round up of the happenings in the Doyle Sails Pacific Circuit Rally from Jenna Martin.

WHEN:- Friday 11th October – all welcome

WHERE:-'The Parnell' Formally the Barrycourt – Gladstone Rd Parnell

Bar opens 6:00pm (1800) Dinner 7:00pm

Please email your booking to john@islandcruising.co.nz , or if you're in
Auckland 09 889 8444, wait a few seconds and it will get forwarded through
to wherever we are, Monday evening onward.
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