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AKAROA CLASSIC BOATS REGATTA
3rd and 4th November 2018 AKAROA AGAIN ~ A Report The 2018 Classic Boat Regatta almost didn't happen, entries were few and far between at the end of October and adding to the uncertainty were new requirements by the City Council to have liability insurance, another cost for us. What made the regatta go ahead were the 25 entries received including participants Julian Crane (Motueka), Peter Murton (Nelson) and Russell Cloake (Lumsden). The weekend kicked off with an evening meal at the Grand Hotel on Friday. This was very well attended and gave everyone a chance to mix and mingle. We were promised a windy NW day for Saturday's main event which proved to be the case initially. After a show and tell session where the provenance of each boat was given – always interesting, the briefing followed with an excellent outline of procedure by RO Roger France who is a very experienced administrator, well done Roger. Ian Kington gave an outline of safety requirements i.e. signing in and out on the entry sheet and rescue procedures. We are very grateful to Simon Rutherford providing his RIB as pick up and lead boat. A weight off our minds as Simon is also very experienced, running his KORE sailing and outdoor education business. And the sailing parade made a grand sight along the waterfront and around French Bay, keeping well clear of strong winds in the outer harbour. It was gusty to begin with and many boats opted to reef at the start however the wind died away with many left with slating sails and no way on. Ian Jackson with his own designed sailing/pulling boat got away well and was not seen again, so far ahead! However, those behind enjoyed a gentle sail around French Bay, some little slippery boats doing very well indeed. The BBQ at Camp Taylor, Takamatua was appreciated by all, thanks to BBQ King, Warwick Stevens, Barbara Purves, Joan Beer and Judith Stevens. Followed by award presentations and a very entertaining, talk by Nigel Cook on his epic journey to Montana to build a boat in a week and float down the mighty Missouri River. (Next year the Mississippi perhaps?) A very laconic speaker with a dry wit with a great opening intro – “I set off to America with an idea and three screwdrivers!” And the awards for this year’s event were: Whalers Trophy – Best boat on show Heidi – Welsford Navigator, Peter Murton, Nelson Own design and build Matuku – 14’ sailing/pulling boat, Ian Jackson, Christchurch Classic replica boat new build Swallow -Welsford Scamp, Julian Crane, Motueka Best restored – motor Poppet – clinker dinghy, Dan Ralph, Woodend Furthest Travelled Scamp – restored motor boat 40yrs+, Russel Cloake, Lumsden Also, our grateful thanks to:
We all look forward to next year's event. 
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Coming Events 2019
19 January: Classic Boats Day at Christchurch Yacht Club, Moncks Bay
17 February: Classic Boats Race, at Pleasant Point Yacht Club, South Brighton
17 March: Classic Boats Rally, Lake Hood, Ashburton
When details of the those are events are confirmed they will be circulated by email contact and on this website.
As always, we are very grateful to the clubs that give us the opportunity to meet at various venues across Canterbury. We are also hopeful that other boating clubs may also be able to arrange an event for us and we’ll keep you posted if such invitations are confirmed.
In the meantime, please note the advertised dates on your calendar and most importantly please advise us of any changes of email addresses or other contacts. Please also share our website and email contacts with any other boaties they may care to join us at any event.
All the best with your preparations for the summer ahead and hope to see you on or near the water soon.
19 January: Classic Boats Day at Christchurch Yacht Club, Moncks Bay
17 February: Classic Boats Race, at Pleasant Point Yacht Club, South Brighton
17 March: Classic Boats Rally, Lake Hood, Ashburton
When details of the those are events are confirmed they will be circulated by email contact and on this website.
As always, we are very grateful to the clubs that give us the opportunity to meet at various venues across Canterbury. We are also hopeful that other boating clubs may also be able to arrange an event for us and we’ll keep you posted if such invitations are confirmed.
In the meantime, please note the advertised dates on your calendar and most importantly please advise us of any changes of email addresses or other contacts. Please also share our website and email contacts with any other boaties they may care to join us at any event.
All the best with your preparations for the summer ahead and hope to see you on or near the water soon.
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News and Pictures
We were delighted to see two contributions from Matt Vance in the latest (January) edition of the Boating New Zealand magazine available from most newsagents and supermarket shelves. https://boatingnz.co.nz/boat-reviews/welsford-navigator/ Matt visited our recent Akaroa regatta and as a result produced two beautifully illustrated articles of particular interest to our group.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Our heartiest congratulations to Paul Pritchett on his honour as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) announced in the recent New Year’s Honours. Paul has been a key member of our group over the years and his outstanding contributions to yachting in New Zealand over many years has been justly recognised. Paul was instrumental in the guiding the introduction of the Optimist dinghy class throughout the country and numerous other initiatives to foster and encourage young sailors at all levels. In addition his lifetime of service to the Charteris Bay YC, Canterbury yachting and the Flying Fifteen Class was gratefully acknowledged. Paul has also been an active leader and participant in numerous activities in his local community of Diamond Harbour, Church Bay, Charteris Bay and the wider Lyttelton area. |
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BOAT IN A DAY
With the support of Mitre 10 Ferrymead the Canterbury Classic Boat Group build a Boat In A Day at the Akaroa Classic Boat Regatta on the 11 -12 November. See our BLOG for Hugh Hobden’s review of the 2016 Akaroa outing...
Some familiar faces at this year’s Akaroa Classic and Traditional Boat Show...
More pictures HERE 
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