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More than 100 classic boats are expected to take part in the annual Mahurangi Regatta later this month.
The event will be held at Sullivans Bay on January 27, starting at 9am with old-fashioned games on the beach including three-legged races and a tug of war. Racing on the water starts just before 1pm.
Mahurangi Cruising Club secretary Kelly Grovehills says two new racing categories are the drivers behind the expected increase in entries this year.
“We have added a category for Reactors and H-28s because their associations wanted a bigger profile in the event, so that will attract more of those than usual,” Kelly says.
“The Milford Cruising Club has also changed its calendar so that members can attend the Mahurangi Regatta this year, which is a big plus for us.”
Prizegiving will be held at Scotts Landing from 6.30pm, followed by a dance and performance from the West City Jazz Orchestra.
Teak Construction is again the primary event sponsor.
Boats can be entered into the regatta at mahurangicruisingclub.org or at the Mahurangi Cruising Club tent in Sullivans Bay on January 27, until 12 noon.
