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Tauranga Yacht Club members are making their keelboats, catamarans and skippering skills available for families to get a fun taste of sailing on Father’s Day on September 1.
Everyone will be invited to get actively involved in the sailing or just enjoy the ride, and there is the option for the very young and those less agile, to take the comfortable, motorised option aboard the cruise boat “Luv Boat II”.
Commodore Gary Smith says the event, between 12.30-4pm, comes right in the middle of the America’s Cup buildup, with the challenger finals finishing the day before, and the youth racing starting the next day.
“Starring in the youth team are local sailors Jason Saunders, Sam Meech, and Peter Burling – great role models for the next generation of kids. What better time to try this cool sport for yourself?”
While it is a fundraiser for the yacht club’s coaching programme, mainly it’s just a friendly welcome to all who would like to check out what the sport is all about. And it’s by no means expensive at $15 for adults, $5 for under-17s, and free for under-5s.
“Father’s Day means different things to different people, but whether its dad looking for a chance to relax, mum wanting to arrange some father/child bonding time, or the kids wanting to give dad something more than a cup of tea in bed, this fits the bill,” says Gary.
Also happening on the day will be a club open day with displays and information on the junior learn to sail courses which are about to start, the fast and exciting multihulls, the hugely successful Women on Water, and the other club divisions.
There’ll be a lolly scramble, complimentary food, and the restaurant and bar will be available afterwards.
Because the places on yachts are limited, bookings are essential – contact the club on 578 5512 or register on www.yacht.org.nz
