2013 Pacific Keel Boat Challenge
	Date	21 Mar - 24 Mar
	Organisation	MRX Yachting
	Description	The Farr MRX Pacific Keel Boat Challenge is an invitation fleet racing event for leading Yacht Clubs , Classes or Crews from around the world. Expressions of Interest have been received from the USA, Ireland, Japan, Hong Kong, Asia, Australia, the Pacific Islands and New Zealand. The Regatta will be organized by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Bucklands Beach Yacht Club as part of the Auckland Regatta. The event will be sailed in 10 identical Farr 10.2 metre MRX Yachts each with 6 crew. There will be 1 practice day and 3 race days. Up to 13 windward leeward and harbour course races will be held on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. This strict one design racing provides the very best crew vs crew competition! The MRX Yachts are ready to sail and cannot be altered so all competing crews need to bring is their sailing gear! This will be a great opportunity to enjoy great racing on the course and camaraderie ashore.
	Location	Waitemata Harbour Auckland , New Zealand
	Event Type	Regatta
	Invited Class	Farr MRX
	Event Website	http://www.mrxyachting.co.nz/pacific-challenge.htm
	Event Cycle	Annually
	Level of Event	International event
	Contact Name	Tom Macky
	Contact Phone	+64 21 679 125
	Contact Email	Click here to send email
	Event Publicity Officer	Tom Macky
	Event Publicity Phone	+64 21 679 125