Winter Series 2024

It was another incredible afternoon for the opneing 2 handed series race on Saturday.  17 boats made it to the start and the finish.  It was a close thing for truxton who found the going over land harder that first thought.  we welcome a new boat to the event, Jacamar got a lot ovalue from their entry fee by having a leisurely cruiise in the harbour.

The after event drinks at River Rebel was well attended and this will be feature where all participants can enjoy a bit of a chat afterwards.  The traditional Mt maunganui Yacht Club line honours rum was on display too, with Manx Man taking the lead.

result have been posted on the reults page..

Once again, special thanks to our sponsors which enable us to have a great range of prizes for this season:

Burnsco Marine

Mills Reef

Bridge Marina Travel Lift

First Mortage Trust

Fair winds

Adam Yates

Commodore

Whangamata race 

Whangamata race is over and despite there not being much wind, was a great event.

Because the aim was to not only have a great race (which there was) but also to make sure that all entrants got to be inside the Whangamata bar before closing time (low tide for those thinking the other bar) the committee added a motoring clause similar to the Legends regatta motoring clause.  This was a great addition because there was not a lot of wind to start and without this everyone would probablt have had to withdraw to make it in time.

As it turned out, it wouldnt have affected the result as Sunchero, the most patient of us all (and a trimaran with almost zero draft) took out the top prize after 8 hours elapsed time.  Well done, Sunchero and crew.

Sunchero all powered up

As always, the prizegiving and hospitality from the Whangamata Yacht Club was superb.  Hand made burger patties and lots of volunteers on the barbie with a few traditional Mount Yacht Club line honours rum bottles opened made for a great night.

We were reminded (several times) that this was the 41st running of the Whangamata Tauranga race and one person present had been to the very first one.  Thanks very much Whangamata for 4 decades of great camaraderie.

Happy Birthday to young Mr Pettersen too.

There are a number of photos to be found in the Gallery (click here) of all boats that entered.  These are copyright free, so help yourselves to download of your favourite.

Results are now posted.

Adam Yates

Commodore