MAHURANGI CRUISING CLUB INC
ENCOURAGING THE OWNERSHIP, USE AND RESTORATION OF CLASSIC WOODEN BOATS
PO Box 555 Warkworth 0941
MAHURANGI REGATTA 2014
Anniversary Weekend
Friday 24 to Monday 27 January 2014
The main regatta will be held on Saturday 25 January at Sullivans Bay. An entry form is attached for the regatta. We will take beach entries again at Sullivans Bay, or Scotts Landing in strong easterly conditions, 9am to 11.30 on Saturday but it would greatly assist if we could take as many entries as possible by post or email.
Please complete the form and send it to us: PO Box 555, Warkworth 0941
Sailing instructions and course details will be available from the tent at Sullivans Bay, 9 am to 12 noon. It will be necessary for entrants to collect these details from the tent as there may be last-minute changes. If anchoring or landing at Sullivans Bay is untenable in extreme easterly conditions, entries will be taken and the regatta will be run from Scotts Landing.
All those holding trophies please return them to Steve – phone 027 2807497 or (09) 423 8704 – email: .
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
FRIDAY 24 JanuaryPassage races from Auckland to Mahurangi (various yacht clubs)
SATURDAY 25 January0900-1130 hrsEntries taken for Mahurangi Regatta
in the tent at Sullivans Bay – sailing
instructions and course and yearbook will be
available
0930-1500 hrsBeach picnic at Sullivans Bay run by Mahurangi Action
1300-1400 hrsStart times for all the sailing events
1830 hrsPrize giving on stump at Scotts Landing followed
by dance and Prohibition Big Band.
SUNDAY 26 JanuaryClassic Yacht Association Passage Race to Auckland (CYA)
Mahurangi Cruising Club may Picnic at Motutara Island for those not sailing to Auckland.
MONDAY 27 JanuaryPassage race to Auckland – passage race back to Mahurangi – Auckland Anniversary Regatta – for further information email:
PRIZE GIVING/DANCE
At Scotts Landing on Saturday night a marquee will be erected with the wonderful 18-piece “Prohibition Big Band” playing. Barbecues will be provided – no food or drink will be on sale. The Club contributes to the cost of the marquee, band and other expenses. The combined entry fee, Club subscription and discounted Yearbook of $45.00 includes a contribution per boat to these costs.
DIVISIONS FOR CLASSIC YACHTS AT MAHURANGI REGATTA
1Mahurangi Cup Division – Wooden yachts designed before 1955 (Red Flag)
2Traditional Spirit Division – Yachts of any age and construction not eligible for the Mahurangi Cup but designed on traditional lines (Long keel or traditional centreboard yachts (Blue Flag)
3Modern Classic Division – Yachts of any construction not eligible for the previous 2 Divisions but designed more than 30 years ago (this includes Stewarts 34s and all other Fin keel boats designed between 1955-1985) (Green Flag)
4Te Haupa Trophy – Traditional small wooden yachts under 20ft of any age and design (Yellow Flag)
5Z Class/Frostbite/Mistral – Separate division races will be held for these classes and any other traditional class of 3 or more yachts.
GENERAL INFORMATION
We’ve had some comments over recent years concerning several anomalies to place names and the like. On NZ Maritime charts some place names do not appear. Sullivans Bay where most of the activities are held is marked as Ōtarawao Bay. Nor is Scotts Landing where the prize giving and marquee and band are held after the regatta. It is situated upriver just north of Casnell Island, recognisable by an old homestead (Scott Homestead) on the beachfront.
Pontoon Wharf – Scotts Landing. The wharf is accessible only at high.
Fresh Water – Water is available from a new wharf at the south entrance to the Pukapuka Inlet. High-water access only.
Parking at Scotts Landing. This is very limited and we recommend you make use of the free shuttle bus on the Saturday evening. Parking will be signposted and the service is gold coin donation. Cars may be towed if they are parked on the dirt road. Access must be kept clear for the shuttle bus and St John ambulance.
Toilets. Porta Loo’s are positioned behind the marquee.
Rubbish. Please be considerate and take your rubbish with you. There are no rubbish bins available.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Become a member and be informed of our yearly activities.
CLUB BURGEE
We have a new burgee for the club. Price: $50
Still the cheapest in the Southern Hemisphere—$15 for the coming year. Please forward your cheque with or without your entry fee by 20 January 2014 to PO Box 555, Warkworth 0941.
MAHURANGI YEARBOOK – ONLY $15
The new Yearbook looks fantastic – Lyn Bergquist does a great job as producer and keeps up a fine tradition. The Jane Gifford, our flagship, will be at the 2014 regatta as start/finish boat.
We look forward to a great weekend.
MCC Committee
Phone 09 423 8704