Bay of Islands Sailing Week

January 18-21, 2011

Add www.bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz to your favourites. NOR will be available on the appropriate web page by the end of August – enter on-line – or continue to use the mailing option. Andrew Turner has the website running like a well oiled clock.

•  Again a Refund (Prize) for entry number??? – wouldn’t it be nice?….
•  Ray and Andrew are working on a few changes in race procedures to improve management on the water, with new equipment to keep us up to     speed  
•  A new Beer Sponsor has taken the helm – Steinlager Pure, a quality product to test the taste buds at the end of each day’s racing
•  With the now twelve divisions available – (we started in 2003 with 4 divisions) along with the Flying Fifteen’s, Elliott 5.9’s and IRC  Nationals – and now the 18 and 12 foot Skiffs, the Bay will be a mass of sails. This is a Yachting Regatta that just keeps on growing
•  Wharf Sheds are painted. The Train Line still runs through the middle of the North Sails Tent …but trains are re-routed during the Bay Regatta – we’re ready
•  Thursday will be the “CRC Beach Party on the Wharf” - Free tasty appetisers for one hour, live music. A great menu will be available from Waikokopu after appetizers are all gone. And more music for Prize Giving Friday night…. It’s play-time again
•  Racing equivalent of the “Tour De France Jacket” – Sponsored by Westpac for the Young 88’s Division.  This is how it will work: The Westpac brand will fly high on a new North’s racing spinnaker; the spinnaker will be presented to the leading boat end of Day #1 to be flown on Day #2. The overnight leader after Day #2 will fly the kite on Day #3.  The overall Young 88 winner will be presented with the spinnaker at Prize-Giving.  This could be a new trend – it will be so good to see who runs with the “Westpac Spinnaker” each day during the regatta. Great idea Westpac 
•  Prize for *BEST DRESSED BOAT* – DD GOLD (clothing and sport apparel) in Kerikeri has all the logos and styles, with very competitive prices. Contact David:  www.ddgold.co.nz   - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it      09 4071 527 - Mobile: 0274 835118 - Fax: 09 4071 528

The Bay of Islands Sailing Week Race Committee: Ray Haslar, Andrew Riddell, David Hope-Lewis, Lesley Haslar, Alan Jones, Annette Jones, Mike Briggs and our Event Coordinator, Melanie McDiarmid. Comments suggestions and constructive critiques are always appreciated. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

And more about our loyal sponsors for Bay of Islands Sailing Week.

YACHTING NZ – promotes the development and success of sailing as a lifelong sport. They    have a network of Regional Support Officers working with clubs nationwide supporting national programs, including Learn to Sail and Sail safe. Yachting NZ alongside the Bay of Islands Sailing Week is sincerely appreciated. www.yachtingnz.org.nz

NZ YACHTING TRUST – now commonly known at the NZL Yachting Trust – is an independent trust established in 1988 by well known yachtsman, the late Don St Clair Brown and Sir Tom Clark. The object is to assist in funding expenses for New Zealanders competing in Olympic and other top level international yachting competitions. www.nzlyachtingtrust.org.nz

WESTPAC – provides a full range of banking and financial services on a personal, business and agribusiness basis, along with being the banker for the NZ Government. Westpac is part of the banking history of New Zealand, beginning life as the Bank of New South Wales, with the name change to Westpac in 1982.  www.westpac.co.nz

PIC MARINE INSURANCE – an independent group not aligned to any one insurer; they search the market to arrange the best terms and conditions for the client. An easy ‘one stop shop’ to call on for advise on every type of insurance. PIC is community focused and an important part of the security of Bay of Islands Sailing Week. www.pic.co.nz

VERO – New Zealand’s largest commercial insurer, providing a wide range of marine risk, underwriting and claims settlement services for people and companies domiciled in New Zealand. www.veromarine.co.nz

RAYMARINE – A world leader in marine electronics, continually developing and manufacturing the most comprehensive range of electronic equipment for recreational boating and light commercial marine markets. Raymarine offers outstanding warranty and technical support in supplying product ideally suited to the needs of today’s boating community.  www.raymarine.co.nz•  COTTON BLOSSOM – Doug and Vonnie France provide tailor-made sailing holidays in the beautiful Bay of Islands on board their 55 foot yacht - three double cabins each with its own en-suite. A delightful prize. Doug has 40,000 sea miles to his credit, an accomplished sailor. Vonnie will look after your creature comforts to make the sailing vacation an adventure. www.cottonblossom-charters.co.nz

GREAT ESCAPE YACHT CHARTERS – Yacht Hire from a fleet of well-maintained yachts, 20 to 31 feet - all you provide is food, personal gear and a sun hat. The charter yachts are MSA certified and designed by Kiwis: Laurie Davidson, Bruce Farr and Owen Woolley. A family business guarantees friendly and personal service in a sailors Paradise. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

COTTON BLOSSOM – Doug and Vonnie France provide tailor-made sailing holidays in the beautiful Bay of Islands on board their 55 foot yacht - three double cabins each with its own en-suite. A delightful prize. Doug has 40,000 sea miles to his credit, an accomplished sailor. Vonnie will look after your creature comforts to make the sailing vacation an adventure. www.cottonblossom-charters.co.nz

Lesley Haslar

for Bay Of Islands Sailing Week

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