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The 2013 NZ Paper Tiger National Championships hosted by the Maraetai Sailing Club in Auckland began competitive racing today with 2 races completed in conditions that Auckland are renouned for around the world, a warm and sunny 10 to 15 knot easterly.
Race One saw Mark Orams of Torbay take the first race of the event with a hard fought come from behind win ahead of Dave Shaw (Nelson) and Hayden Percy (Napier).
Race Two saw Shaw take honours comfortably ahead of Ryan "Rowdy" Leatham (New Plymouth/Evans Bay).
After the completion of today's racing Shaw has the lead from Leatham and Scott Pedersen (Napier) while Lynley Manning (Evans Bay) is currently the first Female.
The Organising Committee and the New Zealand Paper Tiger Owners Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the event: Lighthouse Real Estate, Pic's Peanut Butter, Aquapro, Boating New Zealand, Mobile Auto Marine Electrical, Suzuki Marine, Engine Room Creative Ltd.
The Paper Tiger is a catamaran designed by Ron Given of New Zealand in 1968.
It is widely sailed in New Zealand and Australia.
Paper Tiger Overall Dimensions
Length: 14 ft (4.3m)
Width: 7ft (2.2m)
Minimum Weight: 110 lbs (50kg)
Sail Area: 100 sq ft (9.2 m2)
For further information please contact Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham on 027 636 6465 orrnleatham@gmail.com
Or Steve Tennent at the Maraetai Sailing Club on (09) 536 6649 or stevetennent@xtra.co.nz
