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Mahurangi will get a taste of America’s Cup history when the ‘Auld Mug’ visits three locations on Wednesday, September 18.
The cup, which is the world’s oldest international sporting trophy, will start its journey through the area at Warkworth Primary School, then will be on public display at Warkworth Toyota from 3pm to 5pm and Sandspit Yacht Club from 6pm to 8pm.
Sandspit is one of only 10 clubs chosen to host the trophy on it 4500km journey.
Yacht club spokesperson Glenys Milne says there will be plenty of opportunity for people to have their photo taken with the trophy, sign the Emirates Team New Zealand Supporters’ Sail and send a message of support to the team.
After the road trip, known as the Toyota Kiwi Cup Tour, the trophy will fly to Barcelona for the 37th America’s Cup, taking place from October 12 to 21.
The tour has been made possible with the support of Toyota New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
Toyota assistant vice president Susanne Hardy says being able to have the America’s Cup tour the country is an incredible way of sharing the spirit of the cup.
“It’s a great opportunity for Kiwis to see the cup in person and be inspired by all that it brings,” she says.
Milne added a thank you to everyone who bought tickets in the recent Kiwi Cup Raffle, enabling four Mahurangi College sailors from the club to compete in the Kiwi Cup Regatta on the Waitemata taking place from September 30 to October 4.
