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Coast sailors get behind international regatta
Local sailing clubs have joined together to take part in a global event held in memory of British Olympian Andrew Simpson (nicknamed ‘Bart’). Andrew was killed in May 2013, of the other local clubs and the while training for the America’s Cup Wentworth College sailing team will and Bart’s Bash, which takes place mean a potential field of around 60, on September 21, is the inaugural including keelboats, Flying 15s, Jolly international regatta designed to boats, Zephyrs, Optimists and various recognise his legacy and raise money types of dinghy. for charity – along the way it is in line The date has been chosen because it to set a new Guinness World Record. represents the crossover between the The idea is to have sailors racing in northern and southern hemisphere as many countries as possible within sailing seasons. the same 24-hour period and Gulf Harbour Yacht Club commodore The event has the potential to be John Weston says his club was the first the world’s biggest regatta, which the organisers say would be a fitting in NZ to sign up to take part. memorial for a great sailor, as well as The Club has also brought the raising funds for the Andrew Simpson Weiti and Manly Boating Clubs on board and Coastguard Hibiscus Sailing Foundation. will provide safety boats; because of The Bart’s Bash race at Gulf Harbour an unfavourable tide, Fairway Bay will take place at 2pm on September developer Top Harbour is allowing the 21, with staggered starts for the various Weiti Club’s boats to be kept overnight classes of boat. The club will be open in Hobbs Wharf marina. for camaraderie and refreshments and Currently more than 2000 individual races can be viewed from the club, or entries have been received for Bart’s the Hammerhead. The Gulf Harbour Bash from hundreds of clubs in Radio Yacht Club will also be racing at around 35 countries – including four the same time on Regency Lake. NZ clubs. Info: www.bartsbash.co.uk or email A wide range of classes of boat will take Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, admin@ part. John says that the involvement ghyc.co.nz. Are you following us on facebook? www.facebook.com/hibiscusmatters
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