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Calling all Yacht Clubs for the Young Challenger's Cup

by Miranda Powrie on 14 Aug 2014
Kids on the Weta at French Bay Miranda Powrie
Come along to Lake Pupuke on the 30th of August for a Young Challenger's Cup training day with Miranda Powrie.

WHEN: On Saturday the 30th of August.

WHERE: Lake Pupuke, Takapuna.

TIME: 10am till 4pm

COST: Free

Miranda will give a talk on the differences of Weta sailing vs other boats at 10am and after that she'll be available for questions on shore. There will be 2 boats available for teams to take out sailing.

Don't miss this awesome opportunity for a practice on the Weta and hit the ground running at the Young Challenger's Cup!

If you want to come along please book a time to go sailing with Miranda - miranda@wetamarine.com

The Young Challenger's Cup is a youth focused sailing event where emerging sailors will have a chance to experience the speed and precision of high performance fleet racing in small multihulls. Yacht clubs from around NZ are invited to put forward a team of 4 sailors between the ages of 12 and 17 to battle with up to 15 other teams for the Young Challenger's Cup trophy. Find out more on the French Bay Yacht Club website - http://frenchbay.org.nz/google-group/youth-challengers-cup-2014/
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