HSBC Coastal Classic - 44 days to go!
by Event Media on 5 Sep 2006
Konica Minolta winner of line honours in the 2005 HSBC Coastal Classic. Richard Gladwell
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44 DAYS TO GO!
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GIRLS, TAKE NOTE
This is your chance to shine in the HSBC Coastal Classic. The women’s division features a uniquely special trophy for the first all-female crew to Russell on handicap. The Te Hoe o Wairaka trophy was carved by Maori carver Te Hau Tutua, and is named after Wairaka, daughter of the chief of the Matatua canoe who succeeded in beaching the canoe after it had accidentally been set adrift with only one woman onboard.
A LOOK AT COASTALS PAST
In 1991 five inches was chopped from Kiwi’s bow to enable the boat to race in Division 2, while a 727 called The Source had a few inches added, enabling the boat to meet minimum size requirements and join the official race fleet.
SPONSOR PROFILE: MASPORT
Masport are, once again, delighted to support the HSBC Coastal Classic.
The enthusiasm of the participants always makes this event one of the most enjoyable in the sports calendar. Hopefully the winners of this year’s outdoor entertainment equipment will be as pleased as last years! Masport have been manufacturing product for both the business and the domestic sector for 96 years, and from the early sponsorship of the ‘Miss Masport’ speedboat in 1922, to the production of Barlow yacht winches from the mid 70’s through to the mid 80’s, Masport has had a lot in common with the nautically minded. Best wishes for all the participants this year!
MEDIA BOATS
We have already received requests from media wanting to race aboard boats in this year’s race. If you can help by providing a spot, please email ccinfo@coastalclassic.co.nz.
IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY
To start planning. Cat 3 is compulsory for all HSBC Coastal Classic entrants, and so is PHRF for keelboats. Unless you have made major modifications to your boat, PHRF renews annually, and Cat 3 comes around every three years. Penalty fees for late applications have also been increased this year. You could leave renewal until the last minute… or take care of it over winter. www.yachtingnz.org.nz
THE GREAT RACE NORTH
THE DATE
Friday 20 October 2006
THE COURSE
119nm from Devonport Wharf to Russell Wharf
THE AUTHORITY
The NZ Multihull Yacht Club
THE SPONSOR
HSBC, the world's local bank
THE FLEET
Up to 300 of our greatest race yachts
MULTIHULL RECORD
7h20.51 set by Split Enz in 1996
MONOHULL RECORD
8h29.50 set by Konica Minolta in 2005
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY The HSBC Coastal Classic is one of the most direct ways to reach thousands of competitive sailors. If you are interested, please contact Pants Events using the details below.
ENTRIES AND CONTACTS Entry forms are available on the HSBC Coastal Classic website, and all yachts will be listed there as soon as entries are received.
You have received this email because you are a previous HSBC Coastal Classic entrant. If you wish to be removed from, or added to our mailing list, please simply REPLY to this email and let us know. Thanks!
For more info, please contact the organisers Pants Events by email ccinfo@coastalclassic.co.nz, phone 09 360 3190 or visit the HSBC Coastal Classic website.
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