Sailing week

The entry list for the 2019 CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week continues to grow but organisers reminded time was running out before the late entry fee applies from January 1, 2019, onwards. The number of boats entered in the regatta, set to run from January 22 to 25 currently stands at 63. Good numbers in most divisions indicate there will be competitive racing across all fleets. The 2019 edition of NZ’s biggest multi-day keelboat regatta will see the return of several boats that have previously sailed in the event, but not for a number of years including Formula One, which has just been relaunched after an extensive 16-month refit by owner Carl Smith; while the Royal New Zealand Navy will also return after taking a leave of absence last year to celebrate their 75th anniversary. The Navy fleet will comprise two Chico 40 sail training vessels, Mako II and Paea II, which will compete in the Island Racing C division. Over 100 entries are expected. Entries will be accepted up to registration on Tuesday, January 22; while entries received by December 31 will avoid the $75 late entry fee, and will also go in a draw to win a Gill soft shell jacket. The online entry form can be found at the event website.