Experience an America’s Cup Match Race with two Olympic Gold Medalists

by Sail-World on 20 Nov 2014 Come and join Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie (2012 London Olympic Gold Medalists and 2013 International female Sailors of the year) for two hours of match racing on the Waitemata Harbour followed by drinks and canapés at Emirates Team NZ base with Jo and Polly along with some key Team NZ members.

This special event will take place on November 26th from 4 - 8pm to support the Kiwi SKUD Kiwi SKUD Sailing team aiming to represent NZ at the 2016 Paralympics.

Experience the pinnacle of yacht racing. The America's Cup is all about superior design technology, teamwork and a winning strategy. Do you have what it takes?

Experience this unique event for yourself, or give yourself or a friend and end of year treat. If your company is looking for a great end of year corporate event - this is an opportunity that will create a lasting impression and support two Paralympic sailors

Buckle up for an authentic race experience onboard the only two authentic America’s Cup yachts available to the public in NZ. Go head to head on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour for bragging rights back at the Emirates Team NZ base. Feel the competitive energy as you tack and gybe toward the finish line…

All funds raised support the Kiwi SKUD Sailing team aiming to represent NZ at the 2016 Paralympics.

Tim Dempsey and Gemma Fletcher are an aspiring sailing duo on the path to competing at the Paralympics in Rio 2016.

??Dempsey is a former Paralympic sailor who knows the dedication required to sail at the elite level demanded by the Games. He has Muscular Dystrophy a progressive muscle wasting condition and he knows this is his last chance to represent his country at the Paralympics.

??Fletcher, an upcoming young sailor, is already a sit ski gold-medalist, and is determined to have equal success in sailing. Gemma was in a severe car accident at the age of 4. As a result she received a spinal injury and has been a wheel chair user since. ??Both have young children and have not let their lives be ruled by adversity and live life to the fullest.

Discover the excitement of sailing these impressive vessels. They were once part of the action of the America's Cup, the worlds' oldest active sports trophy and most prestigious sailing regatta.

Tickets are only $300 each and strictly limited to 50, get your ticket now just click here now

For more information contact:

Tim Dempsey
Kiwi SKUD Sailing - Paralympic Campaign

P: 09 834 0557 M: 027 84 4716
E: timdempsey@xtra.co.nz