Top match racing crew win BMW Auckland Regatta
by Emily Flynn on 17 Mar 2010
Slipstream sailed by Waka Racing have taken the NZ position in the BMW World Sailing Cup SW
Thanks to all boats who competed in the BMW Auckland Regatta 2010. There were three days of intense, challenging and close racing.
The following teams went on from the regatta to sail in the BMW Sailing Cup held 13-14 March:
Division A: Power Play
Division B: Higher Ground
Division C: Azure
Division D: Cool Change
Division E: Tiaoga Iti
Y88 Division: Danger Zone
Royal Port Nic Yacht Club – invitation team from Wellington
Slipstream (Y88), by invitation from Organising Authority
Sister Moonshine (Y88) by invitation from Organising Authority
Congratulations to Phil Robertson who won the New Zealand BMW Sailing Cup. Phil and his crew of Garth Ellingham, Sam Bell, Logan Fraser and Brad Farrand progress to the BMW World Sailing Cup to be sailed in Auckland later this month.
BMW SAILING CUP WORLD FINAL (MARCH 22 – 25)
The winners of the New Zealand BMW Sailing Cup will go on to represent New Zealand at the BMW Sailing Cup World Final, to be contested in Auckland for the first time ever as the climax of the 2010 Auckland Festival of Sailing. The prestigious regatta for amateur sailors, is organized by BMW to the standards of the highest professional regattas.
New Zealand are the current holders of the BMW Sailing World Cup after Roger Pagani and his Triple 8 crew won the 2009 event at Lake Garda, Italy. International crews are now confirmed from Germany, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain and Hong Kong.
The Auckland Regatta Trust continues to work towards providing a regatta consisting of great sailing and events off the water. We welcome any feedback from sailors to ensure the event continues to grow and meet your expectations. For feedback please complete enquiry form on www.bmwaucklandregatta.co.nz.
Support our Sponsors
Along with BMW, our Principal Partner, BMW Auckland Regatta thanks the following sponsors for their generosity and support with the event:
Key sponsors: KPMG, Auckland City Council, Manukau City Council
Official Clothing Supplier: Musto
Divisional sponsors: OKI, Yanmar – Whiting Power Systems, North Sails, Mount Gay Rum, BSP Design
Support sponsors: Yachting New Zealand, Southern Cross Healthcare, Wind Warrior Yachts
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