Legends Regatta 2019 25-28 October.
Sadly, the 2019 My Legends Regatta is over for another year.
The event was very successful (again) with 25 boats entering and 24 making it to the finish line at Mercury Island. Regrettably, Voodoo Lounge blew her Mainsail in the boisterous trip up.
Overall results are:
oParticipation prize, courtesy Pro Marine Electrical and B&G – The Rascal
Ladies Prizes courtesy Peet Jewellers – Ali Preece and Elly Warren
Boat owners prizes were awarded courtesy of Burton Sails, Bridge Marina Travel Lift and Altex Paints.
Regatta Winners – 1st – Pork Chop
– 2nd – The rascal
– 3rd – Sunshine
Congratulations and thanks to all participants for making the event so memorable.
Major Participation Prize for 2019 is
Entry forms are now online here Entry 2019
2019 Entries as at 21/10
| Boat | Sail No. | Design | Length | Color | Owner | |
| 1 | Tango | 1226 | Beneteau 461 | 14m | White | Steve Livingstone |
| 2 | Brubeck | 3769 | Lotus | 9.2 | White | Bill Van Der Vlerk |
| 3 | Elixir | N/a | Roger Simpson | 11.4 | White | Matt Otway |
| 4 | General Jackson | 4919 | Farr | 11.6 | White | Andy Kennedy |
| 5 | Zelee | 9503 | Beneteau 43 | 13 | White | Doug Lyon |
| 6 | Wizzard | 7566 | TC 12.5 | 12.5 | White | Doug Harrison |
| 7 | RiverRebel | 5533 | SR36 | 11 | White | Heag Pettersen |
| 8 | Voodoo Lounge | 8415 | Edlin | 10.5 | White | Graeme Burton |
| 9 | Sumer Magic | T3754 | BA Witchcraft | 7.7 | White | Mike Way |
| 10 | Not Negotiable | 6609 | Y 99 | 10.34 | White | Gary Urwin |
| 11 | Sunshine | 3647 | Lotus | 9.2 | Yellow | Ross Hemera |
| 12 | Rascal Tom | 5038 | Young88 | 8.8 | White | Robyn Caundle |
| 13 | DejaVu | N/a | Baltic42 | 12.8 | White | Ray Carter |
| 14 | Formula One | 8461 | Formula One | 16 | Grey | Carl Smith |
| 15 | Verve | 9679 | Beneteau | 12.4 | White | Greg Brownless |
| 16 | Pork Chop | 619 | Elliot 10.5 | 10.5 | Grey | PC Syndicate |
| 17 | Synergy | 6116 | Farr 1020 | 10.2 | White | Fritz Lindekilde |
| 18 | Anna Maria | 9764 | Moody 376 | 37’6 | White | Colin Alexander |
| 19 | Rimfire | 5801 | Davidson | 10.6 | White | Barry Farr |
| 20 | Vara | 2440 | Pacific 38 | 11.5 | White | Bruce Goodwin |
| 21 | The Rascal | 9620 | Archembault 40 | 12 | White | Ross Currie |
| 22 | Crossfire | 4044 | Lidgard | 10.6 | White | Ross Sheerin |
| 23 | Dovetail | |||||
| 24 | Candela | 4452 | Whiting 29 | 29′ | White | Ian Williams |
| 25 | Faarari | 6262 | Farr 1020 | `10.34 | White | Steve Forward |
| 26 | Seas The Day | 9089 | Beneteau | 12m | White | Roger Clarke |
Notice of Race here. Sailing Instructions and Attachments (Version 2).
Note that the Sailing Instructions have been amended.
Race 3 will start at 11.00 am on Sunday with prize giving to follow which will allow any boats intending to leave early sufficient time to attend the prize giving. Additionally, a Coralie Bay start and finish has been added.
Mount Maunganui Yacht Club is proud to hold the annual Legends Regatta. The regatta is held at Labour weekend (October) at Great Mercury Island at the top of the Coromandel Peninsula.
The Legends Regatta Mission statement reads as follows:
To Create New Zealand’s BEST Annual REGATTA
To Promote;
Fair Play
Skill
Friendship
Fun
The regatta is structured to encourage all yachtsman to participate, without needing to have a true racing pedigree. The format comprises 4 events:
- the race to the venue.
- a round the island race
- a there and back race
- The return to home base
Boats may enter from any place in the upper North Island, with start lines operating from Tauranga, Whangamata, Auckland and Whangarei.
Boats are divided into two classes: Racing and cruising. Prizes are awarded to sailing performance (including a trophy) for each event.
The major prize is awarded by random draw from all boats which participate in 3 events. Past prizes have included a trip to Valencia to watch the America’s cup, B&G chartplotter, and travel vouchers.
The regatta has been held for 15 years and looks set to last for many more years.
More details can be found in the sailing instructions issued each year.
Photo Gallery here
Huruhi Harbour (Mercury Cove)
