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Organisers of the 135th annual Anniversary Weekend Pahi Regatta have been holding their breath in anticipation of the Government’s review of Covid-19 restrictions in Northland.
Commodore Ben Sheppard says he is hopeful either restrictions will ease or the committee will be able to work within the rules with a bit of creative thinking.
“It has been such a long running event and we are so used to holding it, we are comfortable with making the decision at the 11th hour,” he says.
Sheppard hopes the programme will be similar to last year,which included the regatta, bath tub race, wharf dive bomb competitions and live music.
As usual, there will be a launch division and a runabout division for Saturday’s regatta.
There is a starting handicap system with a proprietary formula based on length, beam, draft and horsepower.
“In theory, every boat should cross the finish line at the same time, but in practice there can only be one winner.”
On Sunday, there will be the regular bathtub race featuring homemade craft made from tubs that have been modified for stability and to mount an outboard motor.
Sheppard says last year drew entrants from Helensville to Dargaville, and around 500 spectators. It is New Zealand’s longest running regatta.
Info, see Pahi Boat Club on Facebook.
