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A-Class Worlds- More containers arrive at Takapuna

by Richard Gladwell on 24 Jan 2014
A-Cats - Container Unpacking - Takapuna A-Class Catamaran Worlds Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz

Another load of containers have arrived at Takapuna Boating Club, venue for the 2014 A-Class Catamaran Worlds.

When Sail-World dropppd by today, some containers were open and boats were being assembled, as the European competitors got used to the warm and the sunshine.

The NZ Nationals start on February 4, with the World Championship getting underway on February 9, 2014.

Over 70 competitors have Click here for the event website

Takapuna Reserve set up for a triathlon this Saturday. This is the rigging and launching area for the A-Class Catamaran Worlds at Takapuna. © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Takapuna Reserve set up for a triathlon this Saturday. This is the rigging and launching area for the A-Class Catamaran Worlds at Takapuna. © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Container Unpacking - Takapuna A-Class Catamaran Worlds © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Container Unpacking - Takapuna A-Class Catamaran Worlds © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Container Unpacking - Takapuna A-Class Catamaran Worlds © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Container Unpacking - Takapuna A-Class Catamaran Worlds © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


A-Cats Container Unpacking - Takapuna A-Class Catamaran Worlds © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
A-Cats Container Unpacking - Takapuna A-Class Catamaran Worlds © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz

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