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Sir Peter Blake Torbay Regatta has a new sponsor with the addition of Barfoot and Thompson coming on board for the 2016 edition of the regatta as a silver sponsor.
Regatta dates have been confirmed as 3-4 December 2016 and Barfoot and Thompson will sponsor the green fleet course.
The regatta is New Zealand’s largest and most anticipated annual centre board regatta, and it is always held over the first full weekend of December. Sailed in the superb sailing waters off Torbay Auckland it hosts the most commonly sailed centreboard dinghy classes.
Each event has approximately 450 sailors, and as many as 60 support craft. This regatta is not just another regatta it truly unique on the sailing calendar. No other regatta comes close to the size, professionalism, and the experience offered here. It is a must do for any keen sailor.
Although the regatta is predominantly youth there are many classes such as lasers, paper tiger, jollyboat and foiling moths which attract adult sailors. The regatta has quickly become NZ's largest centreboard regatta and one of the most respected sailing events in Australasia.
The Sir Peter Blake Regatta is a unique celebration of Sir Peter's life, his values and his passion for sailing. The regatta has exclusive rights to the name and blessing for the event from the Sir Peter Blake Trust.
http://www.blakeregatta.co.nz/
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