Legends Regatta
2021 FIRST MORTGAGE TRUST LEGENDS REGATTA
22-25 October - Great Mercury Island.
Great Race Results
The great race was sailed in trying conditions. With a steady Easterly having been blowing for 3 or 4 days there was a large swell and the 20 knots or so added a significant chop.
Of the 19 boats that entered, 14 started and 7 finished. Congratulations to Doug and crew on Wizzard who kept the hammer down even with persistent seasickness on board.
Well done to La Vida (Davidson 35) for being the only B division boat to complete the course, commendably, under 10 hours.
Special mention and commiserations to Kuihi which dropped the rig near Whangamata and self rescued.
A great race.
| Tauranga to Great Mercury Island | ||||||
| Finish | Elasped Time | tcf | Adjusted time | |||
| Wizzard | Tennant Cat 12.5 | 13:43:00 | 6:28:00 | 0.93 | 6:00:50 | 1 |
| La Vida | Davidson 35 | 16:30:00 | 9:15:00 | 0.665 | 6:09:05 | 2 |
| Truxton | Tiller 36 | 14:43:00 | 7:28:00 | 0.855 | 6:23:02 | 3 |
| Manxman | Ross 35 | 14:58:02 | 7:43:02 | 0.855 | 6:35:54 | 4 |
| General Jackson | Farr 38 | 15:37:40 | 8:22:40 | 0.83 | 6:57:13 | 5 |
| Double Diamond | Given Cat | 15:00:00 | 7:45:00 | 0.9 | 6:58:30 | 6 |
| The Rascal | A40 | 15:38:00 | 8:23:00 | 0.855 | 7:10:04 | 7 |
| Kuihi | Newick Val 31 | DNF | 0.905 | 14 | ||
| Pork Chop | Elliot 10.5 | DNF | 0.825 | 14 | ||
| Dovetail | Given Cat | DNF | 0.76 | 14 | ||
| Tumbleweed | Pelin Vision 29 | DNF | 0.69 | 14 | ||
| Candela | Whiting 29 | DNF | 0.69 | 14 | ||
| Rimfire | Davidson 35 | DNF | 0.665 | 14 | ||
| Gillian | Wright 10 | DNF | 0.655 | 14 | ||
| Rascal Tom | Young 88 | DNS | 0.73 | 19 | ||
| Diversion | Davidson 35 | DNS | 0.665 | 19 | ||
| Hapai | Freebird 50 Cat | DNS | 0.8 | 19 | ||
| RiverRebel | Lambert SR 36 | DNS | 0.79 | 19 | ||
| Seas the Day | Beneteau First 40 | DNS | 0.71 | 19 | ||
We also have, prizes from McCormick Rigging, Bridge Marina Travel lift, Burton sails, Burnsco, Globalcomms, Peet Jewellers, Ideal Electrical, Mills Reef, Super Liquor Greerton, Sew Hot monograms, and more to come.
Notice of Race has been posted and can be downloaded here or from the downloads page.
The Spirit of the Legends Regatta
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