110 Boating New Zealand
Around a hundred of the country’s
best-known classic racing yachts and
launches come together this month
to take part in the Classic Yacht
Association of New Zealand’s annual
four-day regatta (15-18 February).
Classics
in action
N
ow in its 18th year, the Trillian Trust Classic Yacht
Regatta provides an opportunity for skippers and
to enjoy great camaraderie and competitive racing
on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour.
The regatta is open to all classic yachts, classic
replicas and ‘spirit of tradition’ vessels. The fleet is segmented
into nine divisions ranging from 19th century A Class yachts
to modern Stewart 34s, H28s, M-Class yachts, Townsons and
Pied Pipers. The event is expected to draw some 60 overseas
competitors from as far afield as the UK and Canada.
Yachts will arrive on Wednesday 14 February in the Viaduct
and at Westhaven. The race briefing for skippers and crew
follows at the RNZYS on Thursday 15 February. A series of
races over the next three days take place on the inner Auckland
Harbour and Waitemata. Excellent views of the racing are
available for land-based supporters at North Head, Tamaki
Drive and on Bastion Point.
Race headquarters are again at the Royal New Zealand Yacht
BOATBRIEF
WORDS BY LAWRENCE SCHÄFFLER PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPLIED
Squadron, with classic yachts rafted up both at its berths and
at Karanga Plaza in the Viaduct. Onshore activities at RNZYS
include BBQs, a bar and entertainment at night, culminating in
the prizegiving on the afternoon of Sunday February 18.
If you don’t have a boat but are keen to sail, contact Joyce
Talbot on [email protected]. Plenty of crew positions
are available. BNZ
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REGATTA INFORMATION Full details of the regatta can be found at:
http://www.classicyacht.org.nz/regatta18