| Start Date: | Friday 19 October 2012 | ||
| End Date: | Sunday 21 October 2012 | ||
| Visit Website>>> | HSBC Premier Coastal Classic 19 October 2012 | ||
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New Zealand's Premier Fleet Yacht Race The race begins at Devonport Wharf in Auckland on the Friday of Labour weekend. Getting a clear start is crucial to sailing in a good position out of the Hauraki Gulf and the startline provides intense boating action. For those watching the race from ashore, prime vantage spots are Devonport Wharf and Bastion Point, then North Head as they round and progress on the first leg of the journey. The race can take as little as seven or eight hours for the fastest boats, or as long as two days for the slowest boats in light conditions. The race is 119 nautical miles and finishes at Russell Wharf in the Bay of Islands. |
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Russell, Bay of Islands The community of Russell takes great pleasure welcoming all the participants of the Coastal Classic and there is lots to do and see in Russell, so make the most of your weekend while also supporting the Coastal Classic competitors. You could visit the annual Craft Fair in the Town Hall, take a cruise or fishing charter out in the bay, visit the museum or one of the many local arts & crafts studios. Take a scenic tour, go para-sailing or just soak up the sun on one of the many beautiful beaches in the area. |
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Schedule of events The HSBC Premier Coastal Classic is a weekend event, held on Labour weekend annually. It starts with a Skipper's Brief at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron on the Thursday evening. Yacht's begin racing on the Friday morning from Devonport, Auckland. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel will be open through the night for supporters, and to welcome the first boats to the bar. The party on the Saturday evening and prizegiving on the Sunday morning will both be held at The Pub on York Street. |
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Accommodation and Transport Accommodation is available in all the great motels and hotels in the area. See Bay of Islands Accommodation options. To get to / from Russell, Bay of Islands, see Bay of Islands Transport options. For other things to do and see while in Russell, seeBay of Islands Activities. HSBC Premier Coastal Classic Party & Prizegiving - The Pub, York Street, Russell Race Headquarters - Duke of Marlborough Hotel, 35 The Strand, Russell |
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