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Newsletter2011 BMW Auckland Regatta.1st Newsletter MARK YOUR DIARIES FOR THE 2011 BMW AUCKLAND REGATTA 18 – 20 March, 2011 We’re back! Planning for the 2011 BMW Auckland Regatta has begun. It’s time to mark the date and book the crew! The BMW Auckland Regatta, New Zealand’s premier keelboat regatta is jointly run by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. Entries are invited from all keelboat clubs throughout New Zealand. This prestigeous regatta is now in its fourth year. Divisions will be finalised closer to the event, but 2011 promises more divisions, new courses and loads of fun. Organisers expect a greater spread of classes and divisions than last year, which included a wide range of keelboats, multihulls, sport boats and trailer yachts. For 2011, a cruising division will be established with courses for those who want to be part of the action at a relaxed pace. Some changes to the social programme are coming, so watch this space. We would like to feature our generous sponsors in the following newsletters. Thanks to our loyal sailors, we hope you are planning your 2011 BMW Auckland Regatta entries. Event information can be found on the regatta website: www.bmwaucklandregatta.co.nz For more information, please contact: Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Bucklands Beach Yacht Club (09) 360 6800 (09) 534 3046 Regatta wrap up
2010 BMW AUCKLAND REGATTA
26 – 28 FEBRUARY, 2010
Thanks to all boats who competed in the BMW Auckland Regatta 2010. There were three days of intense, challenging and close racing.
The following teams went on from the regatta to sail in the BMW Sailing Cup held 13-14 March:
Division A: Power Play
Division B: Higher Ground
Division C: Azure
Division D: Cool Change
Division E: Tiaoga Iti
Y88 Division: Danger Zone
Royal Port Nic Yacht Club – invitation team from Wellington
Slipstream (Y88), by invitation from Organising Authority
Sister Moonshine (Y88) by invitation from Organising Authority
Congratulations toPhil Robertson who won the New Zealand BMW Sailing Cup. Phil and his crew of Garth Ellingham, Sam Bell, Logan Fraser and Brad Farrand progress to the BMW World Sailing Cup to be sailed in Auckland later this month.
BMW SAILING CUP WORLD FINAL (MARCH 22 – 25)
The winners of the New Zealand BMW Sailing Cup will go on to represent New Zealand at the BMW Sailing Cup World Final, to be contested in Auckland for the first time ever as the climax of the 2010 Auckland Festival of Sailing. The prestigious regatta for amateur sailors, is organized by BMW to the standards of the highest professional regattas.
New Zealand are the current holders of the BMW Sailing World Cup after Roger Pagani and his Triple 8 crew won the 2009 event at Lake Garda, Italy. International crews are now confirmed from Germany, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain and Hong Kong.
The Auckland Regatta Trust continues to work towards providing a regatta consisting of great sailing and events off the water. We welcome any feedback from sailors to ensure the event continues to grow and meet your expectations. For feedback please complete enquiry form on www.bmwaucklandregatta.co.nz.
Support our Sponsors
Along with BMW, our Principal Partner, BMW Auckland Regatta thanks the following sponsors for their generosity and support with the event:
Key sponsors: KPMG, Auckland City Council, Manukau City Council
Official Clothing Supplier: Musto
Divisional sponsors: OKI, Yanmar – Whiting Power Systems, North Sails, Mount Gay Rum, BSP Design
Support sponsors: Yachting New Zealand, Southern Cross Healthcare, Wind Warrior Yachts
For more information, please contact:
Emily Flynn
Eventuate NZ Ltd
Tel. 021 111 0072
Keep watching the event website for information:
www.bmwaucklandregatta.co.nz
Links can also be found at: www.rnzys.org.nz or www.bbyc.org.nz
NEWSLETTER 62010 BMW AUCKLAND REGATTA 26 – 28 FEBRUARY, 2010
General Handicap to be included for Regatta Results
Kiwi crew in BMW World Sailing Final to enjoy royal treatment
No Penalty for Late Entries
Great Racing and Social Programme
The BMW Auckland Regatta is jointly run by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. Entries are invited from all keelboat clubs throughout New Zealand.
GENERAL HANDICAP
General handicap will be included for all yachts in each division apart from yachts in class divisions. This is in addition to the PHRF and IRC (endorsed & unendorsed) ratings if applicable.
The handicap for selection to sail in the New Zealand BMW Sailing Cup is prioritised to PHRF over General handicap.
Prizes will be awarded for IRC, PHRF & General handicaps.
ROYAL TREATMENT FOR KIWI REPS
The winners of the New Zealand BMW Sailing Cup will go on to represent New Zealand at the BMW Sailing Cup World Final, to be contested in Auckland for the first time ever as the climax of the 2010 Auckland Festival of Sailing.
The team representing New Zealand will win five nights’ accommodation at The Westin Hotel including all meals, attendance at each of the exclusive evening functions as well as the right to defend New Zealand’s title against the international challengers.
Past winners who have competed at the BMW Sailing Cup World Final have returned with glowing reports of a prestigious event, organised to the standards of the highest professional regattas.
NO PENALTY FOR LATE ENTRIES
Skippers who have not entered that the organizers will accept late entries up to 1500hours, 24th Feb without penalty. This changes NOR 4.6.
RACING PROGRAMME
Thursday Feb 25: 1700 – 1900 Registration
1900 – Skippers briefing
1920 – Welcome ceremony
Friday Feb. 26: 0925 – One short Harbour Race starting Northern Leading finishing Eastern Beach
Up to two Windward – Leeward Races – Eastern Beach
One short Harbour Race starting Eastern Beach, finishing Northern Leading
Saturday Feb. 27: 0925 - Up to five Windward – Leeward Races Eastern Beach
Sunday Feb. 28: 0925 – One Long Harbour Race starting and finishing Northern Leading
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
It’s not all blood, sweat and tears. A programme of social events is as follows:
Thursday Feb. 25: 1920 - Welcome ceremony (BBYC) following briefing and registration
Friday Feb. 26: 1800 - Happy Hour (BBYC)
Saturday Feb. 27: 1900 - Crew Party (RNZYS)
Sunday Feb. 28: 1800 - Regatta Prizegiving (RNZYS)
A double-decker fun bus will run a shuttle service between the two yacht clubs for the respective social events. See www.bmwaucklandregatta for timetable.
BMW SAILING CUP (MARCH 13 – 14)
Divisional winners in the BMW Auckland Regatta will be eligible to advance to the BMW Sailing Cup. This will see competitors sailing off in identical Farr MRX yachts for the honour of representing New Zealand in the BMW Sailing Cup World Final. Please note: the BMW Sailing Cup and the BMW Sailing World Final are open to amateur sailors only.
BMW SAILING CUP WORLD FINAL (MARCH 22 – 25)
New Zealand are the current holders of the BMW Sailing World Cup after Roger Pagani and his Triple 8 crew won the 2008 event at Lake Garda, Italy. New Zealand will play host to the 2010 BMW Sailing Cup World Final, which will be held in Auckland on March 22 – 25. Crews from Germany, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain and Hong Kong are expected to compete
Support our Sponsors
Along with BMW, our Principal Partner, BMW Auckland Regatta thanks the following sponsors for their generosity and support with the event:
Key sponsors: KPMG, Auckland City Council, Manukau City Council
Official Clothing Supplier: Musto
Divisional sponsors: OKI, Yanmar – Whiting Power Systems, North Sails, Mount Gay Rum, BSP Design
Support sponsors: Yachting New Zealand, Southern Cross Healthcare, Wind Warrior Yachts
For more information, please contact:
Emily Flynn
Eventuate NZ Ltd
Tel. 021 111 0072
Keep watching the event website for information:
www.bmwaucklandregatta.co.nz
Links can also be found at: www.rnzys.org.nz or www.bbyc.org.nz
Newsletter 5 2010 BMW AUCKLAND REGATTA
26 – 28 FEBRUARY, 2010
Have you entered?
Thanks to those skippers who have already entered the BMW Auckland Regatta. Winners from each division will be eligible to go forward to sail in the BMW New Zealand Sailing Cup being held 13 -14 March. Please ensure you list your crew on the entry form. Crew must be amateur status. Late entries, accompanied by an additional late entry fee of NZ $50 may be accepted by the organising authorities. Standby by for a general handicap announcement! Don’t forget that transport to and from BBYC and RNZYS will be provided for the event functions! For event details: www.bmwaucklandregatta.co.nz Entries can be registered with: BBYC – phone 534 3046 RNZYS – 360 6800 Newsletter 42010 BMW AUCKLAND REGATTA
26 – 28 FEBRUARY, 2010
IRC Certificates at discount prices for BMW Auckland Regatta.
The Classics will add historic flair to the action on the water.
IRC Certificates at Half Price
The RORC has agreed to a special deal for New Zealand only to provide new IRC certificates or revalidation certificates at half price in time for the BMW Auckland Regatta. This special offer does not apply to amendments or trial certificates. For New Zealand boats only, the RORC has brought the certificate issue date for reduced fees forward to Monday 22nd Feb.
Classic Yachts
For the first time, the 2010 BMW Auckland Regatta will include a division for Classic Yachts. Classic Yacht racing has become very popular in Auckland and it is a fabulous sight to see heritage Logan, Bailey and other yachts, some of them more than 100 years old, racing hard.
The Classics will race over harbour courses on the Friday and Sunday. On the Saturday, the Classic Yacht Calendar already has the scheduled Duder Cup race. It has been agreed that the Classic Yachts competing in the BMW Auckland Regatta will be able to count their Duder Cup results as part of their BMW results as well.
The winner of the Classic Yacht Division will be eligible to compete in the BMW Sailing Cup (March 13 – 14), which will decide the New Zealand representatives for the BMW Sailing Cup World Final to be sailed in Auckland on March 22 – 25.
“We are certainly encouraging as many of the classics as possible to turn out for the BMW Auckland Regatta,” said Classic Yacht Association president Steve Cranch. “I am hoping we will get a good fleet.”
Support our Sponsors
Along with BMW, our Principal Partner, BMW Auckland Regatta thanks the following sponsors for their generosity and support with the event:
Key sponsors: KPMG, Auckland City Council, Manukau City Council
Official Clothing Supplier: Musto
Divisional sponsors: OKI, Yanmar – Whiting Power Systems, North Sails, Mount Gay Rum, BSP Design
Support sponsors: Yachting New Zealand, Southern Cross Healthcare, Wind Warrior Yachts
For more information, please contact:
Emily Flynn
Eventuate NZ Ltd
Tel. 021 111 0072
Keep watching the event website for information:
Links can also be found at: www.rnzys.org.nz or www.bbyc.org.nz
Newsletter 32010 BMW AUCKLAND REGATTA 26 – 28 FEBRUARY, 2010
It is only a month away. Book your time off work and be ready for New Zealand’s premier keelboat regatta jointly run by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Bucklands Beach Yacht Club.
Top stars are gathering to compete,
America’s Cup ace, Chris Dickson, has confirmed he will be joining Jim Farmer’s Georgia crew in the IRC Division of the BMW Auckland Regatta. Dickson is enjoying being back in competitive racing and recently helmed the Australian yacht, Limit, to an across the board win in IRC, General Handicap and PHRF in the Bay of Islands Sailing Week. He will be back with Georgia and racing hard against some of the glamour big boats in the BMW Auckland Regatta.
BMW Events Team Coming from Munich,
BMW Auckland Regatta is shaping up well for some thrilling racing to determine who will compete for the BMW Sailing Cup. This year’s event also has special significance given that the winning crew will ultimately represent New Zealand at the BMW Sailing Cup World Final which is being held in New Zealand for the first time, and is the climax of the 2010 Auckland Festival of Sailing.
Seven international crews are set to contest the BMW Sailing Cup World Final (March 22 – 25), though they are rumoured to be wary of any Kiwi crew racing in their ‘familiar environment’. Planning for the event is well advanced, with BMW’s Munich-based events team due to arrive in New Zealand this month.
With BMW ORACLE Racing’s America’s Cup challenge in Valencia, Spain coinciding with the world-class BMW amateur sailing events taking place in Auckland, the BMW Yachtsport team are in overdrive delivering world-class sailing events at either ends of the globe.
MUSTO Produces Unique Event Merchandise Collection
Australian-based marine apparel brand Musto has put sporting rivalries aside to show its continued commitment to the New Zealand sailing fraternity. The Sydney-based brand has announced plans to produce a unique licensed merchandise collection for the BMW Auckland Regatta after being named the event’s official clothing partner.
The announcement marks the third year in a row Musto has sponsored the Waitemata Harbour-based regatta. As with previous years, Musto has been awarded the exclusive rights to dress BMW Auckland Regatta skippers as well as staff and volunteers. The merchandise range, to be sold both onsite and via the websites of hosts the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club, will feature long-sleeved t-shirts, polos and caps and is expected to go on sale within the next three weeks.
Available in sizes small to XXL for men and 8 to 16 for women, the collection’s colour palette includes black, white and grey. Prices range from $NZ25 to $NZ250 with each garment in the range featuring the distinctive BMW Auckland Regatta branding. Musto will also host a fashion parade showing off new season collections at the mid-way stage of the event.
Musto managing director Duncan Curnow said Musto had always had a strong following in New Zealand and the BMW Auckland Regatta marked a great opportunity for the brand to help support the future of New Zealand sailing.
Support our Sponsors
Along with BMW, our Principal Partner, BMW Auckland Regatta thanks the following sponsors for their generosity and support with the event:
Key sponsors: KPMG, Auckland City Council, Manukau City Council
Official Clothing Supplier: Musto
Divisional sponsors: OKI, Yanmar – Whiting Power Systems, North Sails, Mount Gay Rum, BSP Design
Support sponsors: Yachting New Zealand, Southern Cross Healthcare, Wind Warrior Yachts
For more information, please contact:
Emily Flynn – Event Manager
Eventuate NZ Ltd
Tel. 021 111 0072
Keep watching the event website for information:
Newsletter 22010 BMW AUCKLAND REGATTA 26 – 28 FEBRUARY 2010
It’s time to strip off the summer cruising gear and prepare
boats and crew for New Zealand’s premier keelboat regatta
A great Kiwi summer of top-flight sailing kicks off in Auckland with the 2010 BMW Auckland Regatta, jointly run by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. The event sets the stage for the Festival of Sails the following weekend. The Notice of Race for the 2010 BMW Auckland Regatta has been published and is now available online at:
www.bmwaucklandregatta.co.nz.
Entry forms are also available at the same site. Advance entries close at 1600 hours on February 15. Late entries may be accepted up to 1500 hours on February 24.
Proposed Divisions are:
At least six entries are required to make up a separate division. Entries are invited from all keelboat clubs throughout New Zealand.
The Racing programme comprises:
Friday Feb. 26: Up to four Windward – Leeward Races
Short Harbour Race
Saturday Feb. 27: Up to five Windward – Leeward Races
Sunday Feb. 28: Long Harbour Race
In response to feedback from competitors, organisers will start and finish the Friday and Sunday racing schedule in the area of Northern Leading Light. This will reduce the morning and evening travel time for yachts coming out of the Auckland and Tamaki River marinas. The Saturday windward-leeward programme will take place off Eastern Beach.
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
It’s not all blood, sweat and tears. A programme of social events is as follows:
Thursday Feb. 25: Welcome ceremony/briefing and registration(BBYC)
Friday Feb. 26: Happy Hour (BBYC)
Saturday Feb. 27: Crew Party (RNZYS)
Sunday Feb. 28: Regatta Prizegiving (RNZYS)
A double-decker fun bus will run a shuttle service between the two yacht clubs for the respective social events.
OFFICIAL CLOTHING SUPPLIER
MUSTO are the regatta clothing suppliers. A special range is being created for the regatta and details of how and where to place orders will be publicised shortly. Details will also be available on the event website.
BMW NEW ZEALAND SAILING CUP (MARCH 13 – 14)
Divisional winners in the BMW Auckland Regatta will be eligible to advance to the BMW Sailing Cup. This will see competitors sailing off in identical Farr MRX yachts for the honour of representing New Zealand in the BMW Sailing Cup World Final. Please note: the BMW Sailing Cup and the BMW Sailing World Final are open to amateur sailors only.
BMW SAILING CUP WORLD FINAL (MARCH 22 – 25)
New Zealand are the current holders of the BMW Sailing World Cup after Roger Pagani and his Triple 8 crew won the 2009 event at Lake Garda, Italy. New Zealand will play host to the 2010 BMW Sailing Cup World Final, which will be held in Auckland on March 22 – 25. Crews from Germany, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain and Hong Kong are expected to compete.
For more information, please contact:
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
P:360 6800
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
P:534 3046
Keep watching the event website for information:
Links can also be found at: www.rnzys.org.nz or www.bbyc.org.nz
Newsletter 1MARK YOUR DIARIES FOR THE 2010 BMW AUCKLAND REGATTA 26 – 28 FEBRUARY, 2010
The regatta has become recognised as one of the premier sailing events on the New Zealand keelboat racing calendar.
The BMW Auckland Regatta is jointly run by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. Entries are invited from all keelboat clubs throughout New Zealand.
Following feedback from competitors, the organisers have agreed to start and finish each day’s racing in the area of Northern Leading Light. This will reduce the morning and evening travel time for yachts coming out of the Auckland and the Tamaki River marinas.
Divisions will be finalised closer to the event, once entries have been received. Organisers expect a greater spread of classes and divisions than last year, which included a wide range of keelboats, multihulls, sport boats and trailer yachts. For 2010, a new division has already been established for the classic yachts, which will race on their own courses.
Divisional winners from the BMW Auckland Regatta will be eligible to advance to the BMW Sailing Cup. This will see competitors sailing off in identical Farr MRX yachts for the honour of representing New Zealand in the BMW Sailing Cup World Final to be held in Auckland in March.
The BMW Sailing Cup, which is open to amateur sailors only, will be held on March 13 – 14, 2010.
Last year’s BMW Sailing Cup World Final, held in Italy, and was won by the New Zealand crew, skippered by Roger Pagani. As defending champions, New Zealand will play host to the 2010 BMW Sailing Cup World Final, which will be held in Auckland on March 22 – 25. Crews from Germany, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain and Hong Kong are expected to compete.
For more information, please contact:
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
(09) 360 6800 (09) 534 3046
Or keep watching the event website for information:
Links can also be found at: www.rnzys.org.nz or www.bbyc.org.nz
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Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) 101 Curran St, Westhaven
PO Box 46182, Herne Bay, Auckland
Ph 0-9-360 6800 Fax 0-9-360 6816
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club (BBYC) Ara Tai Half Moon Bay
PO Box 54005, Bucklands Beach, Auckland
Ph 0-9-534 3046 Fax 0-9-5343242
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