BAY of ISLANDS SAILING WEEK:

              Bay of Islands Sailing Week January 19 - 22nd, 2010

Keep these dates free !

The website is currently undergoing a major overhaul. In the meantime, please use the contact details below for further information.    

Email: haslar@xtra.co.nz

PO Box 45, Opua, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

09 407 3092

About Us
In 2002, Tony and Nina Kiff, an English couple who had cruised to New Zealand with their four children, wondered why there was no premier sailing event in the Bay of Islands given its splendid location and friendly people. After talking to various persons they formed the nucleus of a group committed to bringing such an event to the Bay. They approached Opua Cruising Club, Bay of Islands Yacht Club, Russell Boating Club and Kerikeri Cruising Club in May 2002, forming an inaugural committee for Bay of Islands Sailing Week Inc. With a $500 loan from each of the Bay boat clubs and a $5000 grant from the Far North District Council, planning for the first regatta was underway. Tony Kiff as Chairman, Nina Kiff, Treasurer; Lorraine Kite, Secretary; Paul Karl, OCC rep; David Hope-Lewis, BOIYC rep, Lawrence Scott, RBC rep and Ray Haslar, KCC rep. set the stage for what has become the biggest three day sailing regatta in New Zealand A success from the start, the committee and loyal volunteers have never looked back. Lawrence left the Bay after a couple of years and his place on the committee was taken up by Andrew Riddell. Lesley Haslar has stepped into the role of media and publicity officer. A small close-knit group committed to bringing the best of racing to the New Zealand sailing community. The Bay of Islands Sailing Week is run by volunteers.  During the actual race week there can be up to sixty people giving up their time and energy, resulting in an efficiently run regatta, like a well oiled clock.  Volunteers come and go; Tony, Nina and Lorraine have moved on after seven years of dedication and hard work. We thank Tony for his dream of a Regatta in the Bay, Nina for her efficient organization, her happy smile, and Lorraine for her energy and dedication in setting up the website.  The Bay of Islands Sailing Week is here to stay with new and exciting innovations for 2010.