Float your boat on
Auckland’s Birthday Monday 30 January 2017
Patron and Committee 2017
Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta Patron
Committee:
Her Excellency The Right Hon Dame Patsy Reddy,
Chris Collins
Governor General of New Zealand
Ian Cook
Vice Patrons:
Ann Hamilton
John Lister OBE John Street NZOM Mayor Phil Goff President: Commodore James Gilmour RNZN Chairman: David Stone Vice Chairman: John Lister OBE Treasurer: David Hilliar Executive Officer:
Eric Henry Rod Marler Eric Mahoney Baden Pascoe Chris Stone Bruce Tantrum Yachting NZ: Kim Admore Hamish Hey Royal NZ Navy: Lt Cdr Roger Saynor MBE, RNZN Club & Class Representatives: Cherry MacIvor – Stewart 34 Association
Joyce Talbot
Charles Scoones – Stewart 34 Association
Media & Communications:
Craig Brown - Classic Yacht Assn of Australia
Matt Hall-Smith
Programme of Events:
Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, Monday 30 January 2017 Waitemata Harbour 0930-1600hrs:
Dragon Boat racing in Viaduct Harbour (360 dragon boaters)
1000-1045hrs:
Tugboat Race: Princes Wharf - Orakei - Westhaven - Queen’s Wharf
1045-1200hrs:
Tugboat display off Queen’s and Capt Cook Wharves followed by a tour of the Viaduct at 1200hrs.
1115hrs:
HMNZS TE MANA departs with VIP’s and sponsors on board to view the Regatta
1135-1210hrs:
Races start off Princes Wharf at 5 minute intervals with A Classic start at 12 noon, Waka Ama at 1210hrs and Waka Hourua at 1215hrs
1215-1700hrs:
Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf race fleets expected at Princes Wharf
Hauraki Gulf: 0900hrs:
Keelboat races start from Mahurangi
1000hrs:
Keelboat races start from Rakino and Kawau Islands
Centreboard Racing: 0800hrs:
Murrays Bay Sailing Club Optimist, Optimist Green, Starling, Feva and P Class Auckland Championships Saturday 28 – Monday 30 January
0945hrs:
Sea Scouts at Narrow Neck Beach
1100hrs:
French Bay Yacht Club Sunburts and Jolly Boats
1100hrs:
Kohimarama Yacht Club
29ers; Waszps 1200hrs:
Takapuna Boating Club Farr 3.7, Zephyr, RS:X, Techno 293, A Class Catamarans, 420, Kite Boards, Hobie 16, Idle Along, Navy Crown
1230hrs:
Tamaki Yacht Club Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, Mistral and Phase II
1300hrs:
Bayswater Liberty and 303’s
Radio Controlled Yachts 1000hrs:
Electron Fleet at Westhaven Marina IOM, Marblehead and RG65 fleets at St Mary’s Bay
Sponsors and Prizes Prize giving:
Tuesday 21 February 2017
Venue:
Royal NZ Yacht Squadron
Time: 6.30pm for a 7pm start Cash Bar and complimentary finger food A showcase of trophies, worth nearly $100,000, are awarded at the prizegiving of the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta and are on permanent display at the NZ Maritime Museum in the Viaduct. When you win a cup, your name is engraved on it and you become a part of nautical history, forever. Hundreds of dollars are given away in prize money, and a fantastic line up of spot prizes from our generous regatta sponsors. Skippers please note: cash prizes will only be awarded if presents with the exception of those living 50km from the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron and unable to attend on the night. Spot prizes will be redrawn if the skipper is not present. Be in to win... A Hawaiian holiday courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines, with four fabulous days at the beautiful VIVE Hotel, Waikiki Beach and airport transfers courtesy of Hawaii Tourism A ten day voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand for a lucky 16 - 18 year old sailor Plus... Explore NZ: two America’s Cup race passes & family pass Snow Planet: family pass including helmet hire The Riverhead: six dinner vouchers Bungy Jump & Bridge Climb: pass for each Treasure Island Adventure Miniature Golf: two family passes Rainbow’s End: two super family passes Boating New Zealand Magazine: two 6 month subscriptions And more..
The Auckland Anniversary Committee wish to thank our valued sponsors
The Auckland Anniversary Regatta committee acknowledges and sincerely thanks the following for their sponsorship and ongoing support: Proudly sponsored by:
Ports of Auckland Limited
Auckland Council
Panuku Development Auckland
Spirit of Adventure Trust
Hawaiian Airlines Ltd
Southern Trust
More FM
Trillian Trust
NZ Community Trust
Vive Hotel & Tourism Hawaii
And supported by: •
Royal New Zealand Navy
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Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
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International One Metre, Marblehead
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Coastguard Northern Region
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& RG65 Associations
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Fullers Auckland
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Kawau Boating Club
French Bay Yacht Club
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Police Maritime Unit
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Kohimarama Yacht Club
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NZ Maritime Museum
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Maraetai Sailing Club
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Auckland Dragon Boat Association
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Murrays Bay Sailing Club
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Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
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Sea Scouts, Auckland
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Classic Yacht Association of NZ
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Takapuna Boating Club
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Devonport Yacht Club
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Tamaki Yacht Club
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Dragon Boat Association
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Waka Ama NZ
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Electron Owners Association
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Wakatere Boating Club
Spot Prize Sponsors: Explore NZ
Rainbow’s End
Snow Planet
The Riverhead
Bungy Jump and Bridge Climb
Treasure Island Golf
And all the host clubs and volunteers who generously provide their time organising racing on the day, the Bucklands Beach, Devonport and Kawau Boating Clubs who provide the start boats from the Gulf Islands and the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron for the provision of TE KOUMA. Special thanks also to the Harbour Master and his team on the water, the Coastguard and NZ Maritime Police whose assistance on the water is invaluable.
Sailing Instructions Sailing Instructions- Monday 30 January 2017 Organising Authority: Auckland Anniversary Regatta Inc., Suite 7554 PO Box 106910 Auckland 1143 Tel 0800-REGATTA Email:
[email protected] In conjunction with the Royal New Zealand Navy, Bucklands Beach Yacht Club, Devonport Yacht Club, French Bay Yacht Club, Kawau Boating Club, Kohimarama Yacht Club, Murrays Bay Sailing Club, NKOA New Zealand Rules for Waka Ama Racing, Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, Tamaki Yacht Club, Takapuna Boating Club and Sea Scouts NZ. Centreboard Yachts, Radio Controlled Yachts, and Dragon Boats: Sailing Instructions will be available at respective Briefings. Tugboat race entrants: Race and Safety Instructions will be forwarded on receipt of entry. High Tide: Waitemata Harbour - 1007hrs (3.3m)
1.0 Rules 1.1 The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta will be governed by the “rules” as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020. Attention is drawn to Regulation No.2 and clause 2.2 Yachting New Zealand (YNZ) Safety Regulations: The Maritime Transport Act 1994 states that the master of the vessel is at all times responsible for the safety of the vessel, the safety of those on board, discipline on board and for complying with all maritime rules, regulations and bylaws. 1.2
The YNZ Safety Regulations Part I shall apply to unballasted centreboard boats, open boats and sailboards.
1.3
The YNZ Safety Regulations Part II Category 5 shall apply to keelboats and multihulls with the exception of the Passage Races where Category 4 shall apply.
1.4
The YNZ Safety Regulations Part V Category C shall apply to trailer yachts.
1.5
The YNZ Safety Regulations Part VI Category B shall apply to sports boats.
1.6
Appendix E shall apply to Radio Controlled boats entered in 17.8
1.7
The Racing Rules of Auckland Dragon Boating shall apply to Dragon Boats.
1.8
Waka entrants shall provide a Safety Boat for Waitemata Harbour events.
1.9
The NKOA New Zealand Rules for Waka Ama racing shall apply to Waka Ama and Waka Hourua.
1.10 Tall Ships and Waka to comply with Maritime NZ Rules and Regulations. 1.11 Should there be any conflict between the Notice of Race and these Sailing Instructions, the Sailing Instructions shall prevail. This amends RRS Rule 63.7 2.0 Changes to Sailing Instructions Any changes to the rules will be set out in the Sailing Instructions applicable to the venue hosting an event. 3.0 Race Pennants All keelboat, multihulls over 6m & trailer yacht competitors shall fly a backstay divisional race pennant as listed. 4.0 Eligibility and Entry 4.1 The regatta is open to boats that comply with Clause 1.0 Rules 4.2
The entry fees are as follows:
4.2.1 Keelboats & Multihulls over 6m, Trailer yachts, Tug & Tow boats
4.2.2 Dragon Boats, Waka Ama canoes
$30.00 incl GST $15.00 incl GST
4.2.3 Centreboard classes & other boats under 6m
$15.00 incl GST
4.2.4 Radio Controlled yachts
$15.00 incl GST
4.3
Entries under 4.2.1 will close at 1600 hours on Wednesday 25 January 2017. Entries can be either completed online www. regatta.org.nz; emailed to
[email protected]; or posted to AAR, Suite 7554, PO Box 106910, Auckland 1143 and post marked no later than Wednesday 18 January 2017. Late Entries under 4.2.1 accompanied by an additional late entry fee of $10.00 may be accepted at the Regatta Committee’s discretion until 1700hrs on Thursday 26 January 2017.
4.4
Entries under 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4 can be made directly with the host club or completed at the applicable venue on the day of the Regatta. Entries will close 60 minutes prior to the warning signal for the first race.
4.5
Measurement certificates should be available if requested.
4.6
Passage Races are open to keelboats and trailer yachts that either tow a dinghy or have a dinghy on the deck or across the transom. Inflatable dinghies must be inflated.
4.7
Keelboats may use extras except for those competing in Passage Races in Divisions M1 & R2.
Sailing Instructions 5.0 Race Areas The races will be held in the Hauraki Gulf, the Waitemata and Viaduct Harbours and Westhaven Marina. 6.0 Fairway Marks – please read Fairway Marks carefully In all races, unless otherwise specified for any particular race or races, the following shall be deemed to be obstructions to sea room and boats shall pass on the channel side only: (a) West of Rangitoto Lighted Beacon. (c) North of Browns Island Beacon. (e) North of Orakei Sewer Beacon. (g) North of Red Buoys on eastern side of Motuihe Channel (i) East of Lighted Buoy in Whangaparoa Passage. (k) North of laid Ports of Auckland Buoy.
(b) South of Iliomana Rock Beacon. (d) North of Doris Rock Beacon. (f) South of Emu Rock Beacon - off Motutapu. (h) South of Inner Sandspit Beacon-Torpedo Bay (j) South of Devonport Cable Beacons.
N.B. Prohibited areas: Boats while racing shall not sail within designated mooring areas. 7.0 Centreboard Courses The courses will be as described by the host club sailing instructions for all centreboard races 8.0 Penalty System RRS Rule 44 shall apply for all boats. Appendix P may also apply. 9.0 Time Limit The time limit for all races shall be 1700 hrs. 10.0 Protests Protests must be lodged with the AAR Committee, on 021 818 448 or 021 652 101, no later than two hours after the last boat in the race finishes (Rule 61.3) on Monday 30 January 2017. Any protests will take place at the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron at 1800hrs on Tuesday 31 January 2017, unless otherwise notified. 11.0 Scoring 11.1 The Low Points Scoring System of Appendix A will apply. 11.2 Handicaps will be calculated using handicaps set by the AARC with the assistance of Class handicappers, the New Zealand Trailer Yacht Association and YNZ PHRF systems. 11.3 No score will be excluded. This changes A2. 12.0 Safety Regulations Any yacht withdrawing from a race for any reason MUST notify Race Control on either: VHF channel 27 or mobiles: 021 818 448, 021 652 101 13.0 Emergency & Distress Calls Requests for assistance are to comply with international calling formats and direction, as follows: Distress & Emergency Calls: VHF channel 16 (Coastguard Northern Region) Prompt Vessel or Medical assistance: VHF channel 64 for inner Harbour VHF channel 60 for the outer Gulf Mobile: *500
14.0 Race Control Race Control call sign “Anniversary Control” may be contacted on VHF channel 27 or on mobiles: 021 818 448, 021 652 101. Please use the name of the area -e.g. “Auckland”, “Mahurangi”, “Kawau” or “Rakino” Anniversary Control 15.0 Results Any results appearing on the Auckland Anniversary Regatta website shall be provisional only (subject to the hearing of any protests) until confirmed as Final. Results will be available for inspection at participating yacht clubs as soon as possible, and on the AAR website: www.regatta.org.nz 16.0 Prizes 16.1 Trophies and prizes will be presented at the Official Prizegiving, 1900hrs on Tuesday 21 February 2017 at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Westhaven. Additional prizes may be awarded at the discretion of AARC. Skippers must be present to collect spot prizes. Skippers must be present to claim cash prizes unless residing 50km from the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, unable to attend the Prize giving in which case, the prize funds will be transferred online to the winning skipper’s bank account. 16.2 Waitemata Harbour Races Class Prizes: Additional prizes will be awarded to classes with a minimum of 5 or more entries, and to the respective Class Association.
17.0
Schedule of Events
17.1
Dragon Boat Racing – Viaduct Harbour
Briefing: 0900hrs
17.2
Race Start: 0930hrs
Waitemata Harbour Race - Tugboats
Warning Signal: 0950hrs
Race Start: 1000hrs
Start Line: Finish Line:
A line between the North East corner of Princes Wharf and the committee boat anchored on station approximately 1000m to the North A line between the North East corner of Queen’s Wharf and the committee boat on station approximately 750m to the North.
Course:
Start W to E; red navigation marker 20 (Port); green navigation marker 19; (Port); laid separation buoy (Port): Yellow Westhaven buoy (Port) to finish W to E.
17.3
Waitemata Harbour Races – Keelboats & Waka
Division
Warning Signal
Division 3 (Up to 9.5m)
1135hrs
Division 2 (9.5m – 12.19m)
1140hrs
Division 1 (12.19m and over)
1145hrs
Modern Classic
1150hrs
A Classic
1155hrs
B Classic (including M Class)
1200hrs
Waka Ama
1205hrs
Waka Hourua & Tall Ships
1210hrs
Start Time
Divisional Flag
1140hrs
Yellow
1145hrs
Black
1150hrs
Blue
1155hrs
Green
1200hrs
White
1205hrs
Yellow
1210hrs
Black
1215hrs
Blue
Courses for Waitemata Harbour Races – Keelboats & Waka Courses will be advised on VHF 27 prior to each race start and numeric flags & course numbers will be displayed on the committee boat. Start Line:
A line between the orange flag on a vessel displaying an AARC flag, moored to the West of Princes Wharf and North of the entrance to the Viaduct Harbour, and the laid Ports of Auckland Buoy to the North, which shall be the outer distance mark.
Finish Line:
As for Start Line.
Division 3 Course 1: Course 2:
Start W to E, yellow Orakei buoy (P), yellow Saltworks buoy (P), yellow North Head buoy (S), laid Ports of Auckland buoy (P), yellow Westhaven buoy (S), laid Ports of Auckland buoy (S), Yellow Torpedo Buoy (S), to finish E to W. Distance: 15.3 nm. Start W to E, yellow Orakei buoy (P), laid Ports of Auckland buoy (P), yellow Westhaven buoy (S), laid Ports of Auckland buoy (S), yellow Torpedo buoy (S), to finish E to W. Distance: 10.2 nm.
Divisions 1, 2 Course 1:
Start W to E, yellow Orakei buoy (P), yellow Saltworks buoy (P), yellow Orakei buoy (P), yellow Saltworks buoy (P), yellow North Head buoy (S), laid Ports of Auckland buoy (P), yellow Westhaven buoy (S), laid Ports of Auckland buoy (S), yellow Torpedo buoy (S), to finish E to W. Distance: 22.7nm
Course 2:
Start W to E, yellow Orakei buoy (P), yellow Northern Leading buoy (P), yellow Saltworks buoy (P), yellow North Head buoy (S), laid Ports of Auckland buoy (P), yellow Westhaven buoy (S), laid Ports of Auckland buoy (S), yellow Torpedo buoy (S), to finish E to W. Distance: 15.6 nm.
Modern, A & B Classics Start to yellow Northern Leading buoy (P), yellow Rough Rock buoy (P), yellow North Head buoy (S), yellow Course 1: Torpedo buoy (S), laid Ports of Auckland buoy (P), yellow Chelsea buoy (P), yellow Stanley Point buoy (S), to finish E to W. Distance: 13.0 nm. Course 2:
Start to yellow Northern Leading buoy (P), yellow Rough Rock buoy (P), yellow North head buoy (S), yellow Torpedo buoy (S), to finish E to W. Distance: 8.6 nm
Waka Ama (Outrigger Canoe) Course 1: Start W to E; yellow Bean Rock buoy (P); to finish E to W. Distance: 6.0nm Course 2:
Start W to E; yellow Orakei buoy (P); to finish E to W. Distance: 4.5nm
Waka Hourua (Sailing Canoe) Start W to E; Motukorea Beacon (S); to finish E to W. Distance: 14.2nm Course 1: Course 2:
Start W to E; yellow Bean Rock buoy (S); to finish E to W. Distance: 6.0nm
17.4
Centreboard Races: Waitemata Harbour
Sailing Instructions will be provided on the day Narrow Neck Beach - Sea Scout Cutters Registration: 0845hrs Briefing: 0900hrs
Event Start: 0945hrs
Registration & Briefing will be at Narrow Neck (by the boat ramp at the southern end of the beach). Subject to the weather on the day this may be a multi discipline event involving both rowing and sailing. The intended course will likely take us via Bean Rock and North Head with lunch at Devonport, returning to Narrow Neck around 1600hrs. Should the weather be unsuitable on the harbour on the day, the meeting place will be Narrow Neck at 0845hrs and details of an alternative venue will be agreed by all, likely Lake Pupuke. Please ring Andrew (027 6939 756) a week prior to confirm entry as venue & details are subject to change. Bayswater Liberty: 303 Briefing: 1230hrs
Race Start: 1300hrs
French Bay Yacht Club Sunbursts; Jolly Boats Briefing: 1030hrs
Warning Signal Race 1- 1055hrs
Kohimarama Yacht Club 29ers: Waszps Briefing: 1130hrs
Race Start: 1215hrs
Murrays Bay Sailing Club - Three day Auckland Championship event Incorporating AAR Saturday 28, Sunday 29 January, Monday 30 January Optimist, Optimist Green, Starling, Feva and P Class Briefing 0900hrs Tamaki Yacht Club Laser; Laser Radial; Laser 4.7; Mistral; Phase II Briefing: 1130hrs
Warning Signal Race 1- 1230hrs
Takapuna Boating Club Farr 3.7; Zephyrs; RS:X; Techno 293; Kite Boards; A Class Catamarans; 420 Class; Hobie 16; Idle Along, Navy Crown Briefing 1100hrs
Warning Signal Race 1 - 1200hrs
Passage Races Passage races are open to all keel and trailer yachts in cruising trim returning from a genuine weekend cruise in the respective areas towing or carrying a dinghy on deck or across the transom. With the exception of Reactors who must tow a dinghy. Inflatable dinghies are to be carried in the inflated state. Keelers may use extras unless otherwise stated. No extras allowed for trailer yachts. Instructions applicable to Events 17.5, 17.6, 17.7 and 17.8 . AFTER THE WARNING SIGNAL FOR THE EVENT, YACHTS RANKING AS STARTERS SHALL SAIL CLOSE TO THE COMMITTEE BOAT, HAIL THEIR SAIL NUMBER AND RECEIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 17.5
Mahurangi to Princes Wharf Passage Race Warning Signal
Start
Classes
Warning Flag/ Pennant
Division M1
0855hrs
0900hrs
Keelers no extras
Blue
Division M2
0900hrs
0905hrs
Keelers open
Yellow
Start Line:
A line from the flagstaff displaying an AARC Flag on the committee boat to a laid mark.
Finish Line:
A line between the orange flag on a vessel displaying an AARC flag, moored to the West of Princes Wharf and North of the entrance to the Viaduct Harbour, and the Ports of Auckland Buoy to the North.
Start W to E; red navigation marker 20 (Port); green navigation marker 19; Course: (Port); laid separation buoy (Port): Yellow Westhaven buoy (Port) to finish W to E. 17.6
Kawau Island to Princes Wharf Passage Race A breakfast briefing will be held in the Kawau Island Boating Club. Breakfast available from 0730hrs and Briefing at 0830hrs.
Division K1
Warning Signal
Start
Classes
Warning Flag/ Pennant
0955hrs
1000hrs
Keelers open
White
Start Line:
A line from the flagstaff at Kawau Island Boating Club (Bon Accord Harbour) to the Committee boat displaying an AAR Flag.
Finish Line:
A line between the orange flag on a vessel displaying an AARC flag, moored to the West of Princes Wharf and North of the entrance to the Viaduct Harbour, and the Ports of Auckland Buoy to the North.
Course:
Start E to W, Whangaparaoa Navy Buoy (S) to finish E to W.
17.7
Rakino to Princes Wharf Passage Race Warning Signal
Start
Classes
Warning Flag/ Pennant
Division R1
0955hrs
1000hrs
H28
Yellow
Division R2
1000hrs
1005hrs
Keelers no extras
Green
Division R3
1005hrs
1010hrs
Reactor 25
Black
Start Line:
A line from the flagstaff displaying an AAR Flag on a Committee boat moored in the area between Rakino Is, & Waikalabubu Bay, and a Red Outer Distance Mark.
Finish Line:
A line between the orange flag on a vessel displaying an AARC flag, moored to the West of Princes Wharf and North of the entrance to the Viaduct Harbour, and the Ports of Auckland Buoy to the North.
Course 1:
Start from N to S passing Motutapu Is (S), Motuihe Passage, yellow Motukorea Buoy (S), yellow Salt Works Buoy (P), yellow Torpedo Buoy (S), to finish E to W.
Course 2:
Start from N to S passing Motuihe Island (S), Illiomama yellow buoy (P), Bean Rock (P), to finish E to W.
17.8
Radio Controlled Yachts
Westhaven Marina – Electron Class The venue is the Marine Industries Association Pontoon, Westhaven Marina, Auckland Registration - 0800-0930hrs
Briefing - 0930hrs
Warning signal race 1 - 0958hrs
International One Metre, Marblehead and RG65 Classes The venue is St Mary’s Bay Registration - 0900hrs
Briefing - 0930hrs
Race 1 - 1000hrs
18.0 Disclaimer Competitors sail at their own risk. By starting in the regatta each competitor agrees that Auckland Anniversary Regatta Inc., its officers, members, servants and agents accept no responsibility in respect of any loss to person or property, which may be sustained as a result of or by reason of participation or intended participation in the Auckland Anniversary Regatta, or howsoever one is in connection therewith. Each competitor accepts that by starting in the regatta he/she agrees to indemnify and all of organisation in respect of any claim or demand of whatever nature, which may be made upon them in connection with or as a result of the participation or intended participation by that competitor in the regatta. RRS rules 3, 4 shall particularly be borne in mind at all times. Chris Collins Principal Race Officer Auckland Anniversary Regatta Inc. 10 November 2016
