Classics of the Mahurangi

9:25 AM Tue 2 Feb 2010 GMT

'Ngatira, Mahurangi Regatta, New Zealand, 2010' Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Auckland, New Zealand boasts one of the best fleets of classic yachts in the world. The Mahurangi Regatta is one of their principal racing events. sail-World was there on Saturday to witness the occasion of these classic yachts dating back into the 1800's and beautifully restored, being raced hard.

Entry to the regatta is restricted to yachts 30 years or older, and over eighty yachts entered.

First home was Thelma (1897) , bought back from the Med, by a local trust, restored to racing condition and skippered by Tony Blake. The oldest yacht racing was the black hulled Waitangi launched in 1894.

For the full register of the Classic Yacht Association click here

To find out more about the Mahurangi Regatta click here

Mahurangi Regatta, New Zealand, 2010 - Richard Gladwell

Mahurangi Regatta, New Zealand, 2010 - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Mahurangi Regatta, New Zealand, 2010 - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Mahurangi Regatta, New Zealand, 2010 - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Mahurangi Regatta, New Zealand, 2010 - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Mahurangi Regatta, New Zealand, 2010 - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Mahurangi Regatta, New Zealand, 2010 - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Mahurangi Regatta, New Zealand, 2010 - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Mahurangi Regatta, New Zealand, 2010 - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Mahurangi Regatta, New Zealand, 2010 - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Mahurangi Regatta, New Zealand, 2010 - Richard Gladwell

by Richard Gladwell

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