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AKAROA CLASSIC BOATS REGATTA
3rd and 4th November 2018 This year’s Akaroa Classic and Traditional Boats Regatta will be centred at the Akaroa Recreation Ground and on the water of the adjacent inner harbour, French Bay, over the weekend of November 3rd and 4th. We look forward to enjoying the delights of Akaroa again and the camaraderie of all those who enjoy messing about in boats, be they original or replica. The major aim of this regatta (our 11th!) is to give like-minded people the opportunity to bring out their boats, whatever age or stage they are at, use them, and share their experiences with others. Participants in past regattas have learned new skills, established new friendships and renewed old ones. Akaroa is a colourful and attractive community with much historical interest. Cruise ships regularly call, and one is expected during our regatta bringing many visitors to the town or to travel over to Christchurch. Once again, the support of the Akaroa community is much appreciated in ensuring we have a regatta that is enjoyable for everyone. ACCOMMODATION Akaroa offers a wide variety of accommodation options, but early reservations should be made. We are very grateful to Chisnallwood Intermediate School for making available Camp Taylor in Takamatua. Conveniently close to the Akaroa Recreation Ground, the camp provides some accommodation and overnight boat storage facilities. For further information and to make a reservation contact Hugh Hobden. PROGRAMME The times and details of the final programme below may vary according to type of entries received and the weather conditions each day. The programme details may be updated if required. Saturday 3 November 9.00am Regatta Office opens in Pavilion at Recreation Ground. Late registrations accepted 10.00am Public display on Recreation Ground and judging commences. Followed by Judges Tour of all boats and information and comments by owners. A People’s Choice - public cast votes for their favourite craft. 11.00am Skippers & Crew briefing meeting at Pavilion 12.00 Launching 12.30pm Start of Parade/Race – off Daly’s wharf 12.30pm Parade of Boats on the water followed by a Sailing Parade and Race around a course close by the township and main wharf area. Motor, Rowing and Sculling events to follow – depending on entries received. 6.30pm Social Evening with BBQ meal, Guest speaker and Prizegiving at Camp Taylor in Takamatua. BBQ Dinner in Pavilion. Refreshments BYO - glassware provided. Sunday 4 November 11.30pm Informal harbour cruise.to venue to be advised, or leisure activities NOTE: High Tides at Akaroa – Saturday 12.51pm and Sunday 1.47pm COSTS & REGISTRATION The Akaroa Regatta is a strictly non-commercial activity and to that end we endeavour to keep the costs as low as possible. Any surplus is used to provide funding for subsequent events that we promote each summer. Registration Boat $30.00 (includes one meal per boat for Social and BBQ meal). Additional Social and BBQ guests - $10.00 per head Payment – to our account 03-0830-0521702 00, or by cheque or cash payment at the Regatta. ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM 
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Registration Form
for the 2018 Akaroa Classic and Traditional Boat Regatta Registrations are now being called for our annual Akaroa Classic and Traditional Boat Regatta. Please click HERE to fill in our online registration form. 
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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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