We would like to acknowledge the encouragement and support received from a number of individuals and organisations:

• The Christchurch City Council for its sponsorship grant for the 2013 Akaroa Regatta
• Hollie Hollander, at Akaroa District Promotions
• The staff at the Christchurch City Council Service Centre in Akaroa
• The Ashburton Sailing Club
• The Christchurch Yacht Club
• The number of individuals in Christchurch, Akaroa, and Mid Canterbury who have provided support and prizes for regatta days.

For all that help and support to date we are most grateful.  We are a small informal group and to use the old adage – ‘we need all the help we can get’.