Issue date
REGATTA RAMBLINGS Issue #4 - September 2013
www.bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz
January 22 -23 - 24, 2014
- Will Calver of Ocean Photography is back with us. Will shoots daily videos for the web site and Youtube - contact Ocean Photography directly regarding personal shots on the water during the regatta. will@oceanphotography.co.nz
- Good news also from Peter Montgomery – New Zealand Sports Broadcaster will be in charge of the Prize Giving again in his cheery professional manner.
- We have our first Aussie entry – Rob and Virginia McClelland’s Jeanneau 57, Picasso – Welcome guys to Bay of Island’s Sailing Week 2014.
- B Division: Last regatta following requests from racers, we set up a B Division for production yachts around the 40 foot mark, and others that fit. Got a good mix of yachts – Cookson 12, Elliotts, Dufour, J boats, Beneteau Firsts, a Salona and Wagstaff – and close racing. It was such a success – so we are offering the same B Division in the 2014 regatta.
- And the 2014 shirts and caps are now available from DD Gold in Kerikeri. Modelled here by Ray Haslar and Toni Shields. Contact DD Gold at www.ddgold.co.nz – email logo@ddgold.co.nz – PH: 09 4071527
The Bay Regatta Polo Shirt (dry gear), men’s and women’s is $34.66
Plus $6.90 per order for freight
Plus $7.00 for boat name embroidered on each shirt right chest
And more about our Sponsors………..
ICOM NZ – is the exclusive importer and distributor of top quality, Japanese-manufactured Icom radio communications products, renowned for their quality, innovation, reliability and design. Icom NZ is proud of their reputation for providing the world’s finest radio equipment, together with outstanding personalised service. www.icom.co.nz
THE NAV STATION - is one of New Zealand's oldest Marine Electronics outlets. Started in Westhaven by Bill Rutherford in 1983, it has supplied a wide range of electronics to boat owners from the simplest hand-held GPS to complete systems for Superyachts. The Nav Station retails quality brand electronics such as Icom, Garmin, Furuno, Raymarine and many more. www.navstation.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 their client - an easy ‘one stop shop’ for any type of insurance. PIC as a specialist is involved in all areas of Marine Insurance – a community focused business providing the protection required for Bay of Islands Sailing Week. www.pic.co.nz
HEINEKEN – founded in 1864 Heineken is the world’s leading premium beer, well loved in more than 170 countries. Heineken is brewed using only the finest ingredients and the; the original recipe invented 3 generations ago by the Heineken family. Heineken prides itself in hosting world class experiences & being involved in sailing events. www.heineken.co.nz
GREAT ESCAPE YACHT CHARTERS – Hire/rent from a fleet of 12 well-maintained 20 to 31 foot yachts – all you provide is food, personal gear and sun hat. The charters are MSA certified and designed by Kiwis Laurie Davidson, Bruce Farr, and Owen Woolley. A family business with friendly service in a sailor’s paradise: learn to sail courses-bareboat charters-skippered cruises and more. info@greatescape.co.nz
COTTON BLOSSOM - Doug and Vonnie France provide tailor-made sailing holidays in the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard their 55 foot yacht - three double cabins each with its own en-suite. A delightful prize. Doug has 50,000 sea miles to his credit, an accomplished sailor. Explore delightful hide-aways while enjoying Vonnie's delicious home cooked meals www.cottonblossom-charters.co.nz
Lesley for the Bay of Islands Sailing Week Committee
Ray Haslar, Andrew Riddell, David Hope-Lewis, Lesley Haslar, Allen Jones, John Grant, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell and our Event Coordinator, Melanie McDiarmid. Suggestions and comments are always appreciated. info@bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz
