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Port of Auckland Anniversary Regatta - Win a trip to Hawaii

by Sail-World.com NZL on 20 Jan 2016
Auckland's magnificent Class yacht fleet will once again be sailing in the Auckland Anniversary Regatta Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Ports of Auckland Anniversary Regatta is offering big prizes, including trips to Hawaii for competitors.

Check out the yacht and dinghy racing entry details by clicking Click here to go directly to the entry page for all events including tugboat racing and have the opportunity to win two pairs of return air tickets to Hawaii courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines.


 






Yachties, Tugboats,  Dinghy Classes, Kites and Boards - GET YOUR ENTRIES IN !!!

This week we're focusing on the dinghy classesboards and kites. We have several venues for racing on Anniversary Regatta Day all of which offer good vantage points for spectators. Grab your boat, board, or kite and go racing on the water! 



The clubs and classes racing are:
  • Maraetai Sailing Club
    Auckland Youth Champs, 3 days, view website
    Optimist, Optimist Green, Starling, Feva and P Class
     
  • Takapuna Boating Club
    Sunday/Monday for Auckland Championship Classes
    Farr 3.7, Zephyr, RS:X, Techno 293, A Class Catamarans, 420, Kiteboards and Hobie 16
     
  • Tamaki Yacht Club
    Anniversary Day only
    Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, Mistral & Phase II
     
  • Pt. Chevalier Sailing Club
    Optional practice day Sunday, racing Monday
    Sunbursts, Jollyboats
     
  • Northcote Birkenhead Yacht Club
    Anniversary Day only
    Idle Along, Navy Crown, Optimist Green
     

All of the above classes
please enter at your host sailing club

 


Epic Naval sailing battle taking shape in the RNZN's 75th Anniversary year


The Royal New Zealand Navy, a long standing supporter of the Anniversary Day Regatta, has some competition this year! Visiting yacht crews from Australian and British navies will be competing with them on Anniversary Day and also during January at the Bay of Islands Race Week on three of the RNZN Chico 40's. But while competition on the water may be fierce, it's certain that off the water, the traditional camaraderie of these close allies will prevail.

RNZN Adventure Training Centre Manager Phil Bishop is upbeat about his sailors taking part in the annual yachting event. "There are strong traditional links between the Royal Navy, the Royal Australian Navy the Royal New Zealand Navy so we're looking forward to marking our 75th Anniversary with a bit of friendly rivalry and competition", said Bishop. "It's also a great opportunity for us to the practice the seamanship and boating skills, which every sailor in the RNZN knows the importance of."
 

Dragon boats at the Viaduct


Ports of Auckland Anniversary Regatta once again welcomes the mighty dragon boat teams to compete at the Viaduct. This hugely popular event will be running alongside several other Viaduct happenings including the Laneway Festival. The Dragon Boats will be competing 9:30am-4:00pm in the Viaduct Harbour and spectators are welcome.

 

East Imperial, a drink to remember

East Imperial is a new sponsor of the Auckland Anniversary Regatta this year and we welcome them on board. Their drink collection is led by their superior tonic water. This signature beverage aims to put the heritage, integrity and authenticity of original tonic water back into your tumbler.

Inspired by a 1903 recipe, East Imperial Tonic Water is small batched and blended using all natural Asian sourced ingredients, New Zealand artesian spring water and a cold filled process. This traditional method of production ensures that the freshness and the subtleties of the botanicals are protected, taking tonic water back to its origins.

www.eastimperial.com

 

 

Rainbow's End passes up for grabs at prizegiving!

Adult and Child Superpasses to Rainbows End! For all the fun you can handle at New Zealand's favourite theme park. Superpasses get you access to all rides. 

www.rainbowsend.co.nz

 

We look forward to seeing you on the water!
 

Joyce and the Regatta Team


 

PRIZE DRAW TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Hundreds of dollars are given away in prize money with a fantastic line up of spot prizes from our generous regatta sponsors.

CASH PRIZES: We are delighted to confirm that cash prizes will be awarded but skippers must be present to claim cash prizes unless residing 50km from the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron and unable to attend the Prizegiving in which case prize funds will be transferred online to the winning skippers bank account.

If you are an 'out of town' skipper (50km from RNZYS) please let us know before the Prizegiving if you are unable to attend - 0800-REGATTA or admin@regatta.org.nz

SPOT PRIZES: These will be drawn on the night and all skippers are eligible to have their names in the hat ON CONDITION you rsvp that you will be attending the Prizegiving and be present  -  ‘all' skippers means every one of you who paid an entry fee and competed, regardless of place on the day.  Spot prizes will be redrawn if the winning skipper is not present.

 


Get your entry in!

All skippers are in the draw for the Grand Prize of two pairs of tickets to Hawaii*, courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines

Starling, Feva, P-Class and Optimist

Dinghies are in the same prize draw* as the big boats! Sign up today at Maraetai Sailing Club's website for the 3 day Auckland Youth Championships.

All other dinghy, kiteboard and radio control control yachts to enter at your host club on the Sunday or holiday Monday
see Events for more

*Prizes are drawn subject to terms and conditions
 

 
 
 
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Crew on a Tugboat !

Tune into MORE FM from Monday 18th January to answer a live on air question about the Anniversary Regatta to be in the draw to win one of two pairs of tickets for a guest crew spot on a Ports of Auckland tug in the Tug Boat Race. One pair of tickets to be drawn at the end of the week, then one the following week. A great opportunity to get on the water!
 

Get on the water with Explore!

Book a memorable Anniversary Day experience with these exciting packages from Explore

America’s Cup Sailing Experiences
11.00am and 2.00pm
Feel the thrill of sailing an authentic America’s Cup yacht. Take the helm to help steer on course or work hard on the grinders to hoist the mainsail during this hands on sailing adventure on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour.

Auckland Harbour Sailing
1.00pm and 3.15pm
Discover Auckland’s picture perfect harbour on our relaxed sailing experience. Take in the fresh sea air and the stunning scenery while you travel down the harbour under the power of wind.

Harbour Dinner Cruise6.00pm
Immerse yourself in Auckland’s harbour setting with dinner on the water. Soak up the city atmosphere from the peace of the harbour waters. Glide past the city as it lights up and watch the sun set over the inner harbour.

 

How to enter AAR 2016


Yachts and Tugboats can enter online

All other classes (dinghies, kites, cutters, radio controlled yachts, windsurfers) please enter at your host club, details on the website.

For the full event timetable please take a look at the 2016 Racebook
 

Facebook

Participating in the regatta in February? Register your planned attendance at the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Regatta on our Facebook Page and share to your friends on Facebook.

There's something for everyone, so please contact Joyce if you need any help with entering or taking part.
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