2012 Pacific Keel Boat Challenge

Update - Unfortunately time did not allow us to do this event justice in 2012. The regatta has now planned for 2013 - announcement to come. Register your interest in the 2013 event by E-mailing MRX Yachting.

In it's place this year the Farr MRX Challenge will be run as a division in the BMW Auckland Regatta with overseas entries being encouraged to participate in 4 of the 10 yachts available. Click here for more information.

The 2013 Pacific Keel Boat Challenge is expected to be based on the plans below for 2012. We welcome suggestions and feedback.

Teams from Yacht Clubs from the USA, Asia, Australia, the Pacific Islands and New Zealand are invited to compete in the 2012 Pacific Keel Boat Challenge.

The Regatta will be organised by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Bucklands Beach Yacht Club as part of the BMW Auckland Regatta.

The event will be held in 10 identical Farr 10.2 metre MRX Yachts each with 6 crew over 1 practice and 4 race days.

Up to 21 windward leeward and harbour course races will be held on Auckland's sparkling Waitemata harbour.

 Ross Masters, Commodore, Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

"This regatta will provide a unique opportunity for clubs and keel boat sailors from the Pacific to compete on equal terms on the water and enjoy great company ashore. May the best team win! Also, come early for the Volvo Ocean Race action. Catch the In Port Race Saturday 17 March and the start Leg 5 Sunday 18th March".

Regatta Program
Wednesday 21 March	10.00 to 14.00 Practice
	1800 Briefing
	Welcoming Ceremony & Dinner
Thursday 22nd March	11.00 First Race
Friday 23rd March	10.00 First Race
Saturday 24th March	10.00 First Race
	Beach Party Motuihe Island
Sunday 25th March	10.00 First Race
	Prize Giving Dinner

 Put your team and Club in the picture! Click here for Notice of Race and contact details.

Expressions of Interest will be accepted in order of receipt and must be in no later than 9th December 2011.

Enquires / interest already received from New York Yacht Club, St Francis Yacht Club, Royal Fresh Water Yacht Club, Perth, The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Sandring Yacht Club, Victoria and Le Cercle Nautique Caledonien.