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Yachting - now full for 2011!


“Great organisation and setup. Great weather too! Great day, keep it as an event for next year!" Bryce, Intergen

Trophy and medals for placed teams, PLUS $100 bar tab @ Royal Port Nicholas Yacht Club

The Basics
Date & Time: Monday 10 October
3.30pm Registration
4pm Briefing in the Wardroom
5.30pm Race start
7.30pm approximate finish
Venue: Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club
103 Oriental Bay Parade.
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Racing will take place in Wellington Harbour; the race will be starting from
the RPNYC start line opposite Clyde Quay boat harbour.
Teams:

Mixed teams of 6 people per boat, no experience necessary as a skipper and skeleton crew will be provided by Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club.
Maximum of 16 teams - Be in quick.
Please note:. Teams are confirmed places on a first paid, first in basis. One team per organisation up until 20 Sep. After this date we will then look at spaces remaining and again allocate on a first paid,  first in basis. (We will fully refund you if you miss out)
If you need more information about the yachting itself, please contact Matt at the RPNYC - events@rpnyc.org.nz

Equipment:

- No previous sailing experience is required, but participants must be confident swimmers
- Life jackets will be provided,
- All participants must provide own water proof jacket, suitable shoes / gum boots. Ski pants or other water proof leggings are recommended.

Rules & Handicaps: Boats will be handicapped to make it fair across the whole fleet.
Postponement: Race may be postponed to the following Monday (18 October) depending on weather conditions. Postponement will be advised prior to the race if necessary.
Prizes and Prize giving:

Prize giving will be conducted in the Wardroom following the race,a s soon as all boats are in. There will be nibbles provided at prize giving as part of team entry fee but teams will need to buy own drinks!!!.
Prizes will be given for Line Honours, 1st and 2nd based on handicap plus spot prizes. Ist place will receive a $100 bar tab at the Port Nicholson Yacht Club.

Click here for entry info

NB: Team composition rules must be complied with e.g. only organisation/company members and their immediate families and partners are allowed to enter.


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