RPNYC Moore Wilson’s Winter Series returns in 2016

by Sail-World.com NZL on 23 May 2016 The Team at Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club have announced that one of the club’s longest supporters is back supporting one of the club’s most popular events!

Regatta Director Paul Davies is delighted to have long-time sponsor Moore Wilson’s back on board. “The 2016 Moore Wilson’s Winter Series is the jewel in Wellington’s winter season and will kick off on the weekend of the 18-19th June. We know what the competitors love about the Winter Series and this year is going to be another sensation event.”

“As principal sponsor of the event – the team at Moore Wilson’s provides amazing support to the event, the club and sport all over the Wellington region. Alongside them we have regular sponsor Chris Coad providing stunning prizes and photographic services. We are also delighted to welcome back Bud Nalder Sails as sponsor of the Classic Yacht Series” says Paul.

Paul adds “we also have amazing race day sponsors – Hurriance Rigging, Chaffers Marina, Wellington Hospitality Group, Black & Gold Events and Seaview Sails & Rigging – all of whom will be providing prizes on their dedicated race day”.

The Moore Wilson’s Winter Series is unique in that it delivers three separate series catering for every type of yachting imaginable.

Sunday Fully Crewed Series
A five race series sailed every second Sunday from 19 June giving Wellington yachties a mix of laid windward/leeward course, plus a couple of harbour courses thrown in for good measure!

Two Handed PHRF Series
A 5 race series to be run on Saturdays making it the perfect weekend of sailing for those who love the challenge of 2-handed sailing as well as the fully crewed series on Sunday.


Classic Yacht Series
No-one likes a show off – and lets be fair – our city is blessed to have an amazing fleet of classic yachts that puts our newer boats to shame!

Every Saturday, running alongside the two handed series, the classic yachts will have their own battle – beauty and speed – WOW! All of this coupled with a brand new trophy that will be presented at the final prize giving.

This year we are putting aside the age criteria – no-one asks a lady her age – so if a boat is “of a certain age” – they are welcome to enter!

Enter NOW!
The Notice of Race for all events and the online entry can be found on the RPNYC website click here to view

This is THE place to go for all the Winter Series race documents, results and notices during the event.

For further information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities:

Please contact:

Paul Davies
Event Director
2016 Moore Wilson’s Winter Series

Email: ministryofsailing@gmail.com
Mobile: 021 252 7882
Home: 04 382 9410