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Prizegiving Media Release and selected images
Notice of Race
Amendment One amending the finish line for the Princes Wharf to Tiri Race (OM) to read Mahurangi
2010 Anniversary Regatta Race Book includes Sailing Instructions and Entry Forms
Best Vantage Points
Voyager NZ Maritime Museum activities and cruise options Anniversary Weekend 2010
Admission by donation ($5.00 suggested)
Join a Fullers Cruise and see the Regatta action from the water
The Princes Wharf area will be a major feature of the Regatta on 1st February, bringing the event into the downtown harbour area. The start and finish line for Waitemata Harbour racing, along with the finish line for fleets racing back to Auckland from Mahurangi, Rakino and Kawau will be set between the HMNZS Taupo and the wharf enabling spectators an exciting close up view of race starts and finishes.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
1 February 2010
A fabulous day on the water is promised as Auckland's Waitemata Harbour comes alive in one of the world's biggest one-day Regatta's.
The scene will be set on:
Sunday 31 January
Viaduct Harbour
A rare opportunity to see our wonderful fleet of heritage vessels up close as they berth in the Viaduct Harbour from late afternoon until Monday morning.
A European flavour will prevail with the vessels being lit up Mediterranean style
Monday 1 February
9.00am: Tugboat Parade
Tugboats young and old will gather at the entrance to the Viaduct Harbour and parade up to their start line off North Head.
10.00am: Tugboat Race off North Head
Watch this amazing display of maneuverability and speed as these wonderful craft roar up the channel, round Narrow Neck Buoy and return to finish off Devonport Wharf - best vantage points are North Head, East Coast Bays beaches, Devonport and Devonport Wharf.
11.30am Firefighting display off the Viaduct followed by a Parade through the Viaduct.
11.00am: First Start off Princes Wharf
Races start off Princes Wharf, Downtown Auckland at 5 minute intervals from 11.00am.
11.35 & 11.45am: Classic division starts
11.55am: Tall Ships and Waka start
12.00noon: Harbour Blast starts off Orakei Wharf
See some of the fastest boats on the water 'blast' off in a vision of colour and speed as they head off around the harbour
Best spectator vantage points are Bastion Point, North Head, East Coast Bays, Tamaki Drive, Orakei and Princes Wharves.
Other events to watch out for:
10.00am: Radio Controlled Yachts
Be sure to see this amazing display of yachting skill 'America's Cup' style, controlled from the land
Electrons - Marine Association Pontoon, Westhaven Marina
International One Metre's - Viaduct Harbour
Nautic 12's - Smales Quarry.
From 10.00am: Centreboard Classes
9.45am: Narrowneck Beach
11.00am: Kohimarama Yacht Club, Northcote Birkenhead Yacht Club, Takapuna Boating Club
12.30pm: Tamaki Yacht Club
12.30pm: First boats expected at Princes Wharf from:
The Islands of the Hauraki Gulf:
Mahurangi, Kawau and Rakino Islands.
Featuring Keelboats, Multihulls and Trailer Yachts
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