2009 QUEENS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND 420 REGATTA

30 & 31 May – 1 June 2009

Wakatere Boating Club

The 420 Association have organised a fun regatta weekend to take place a
Wakatere over the three days of Queens Birthday weekend, ( 30/31 May, 1
June). The idea principally is to provide a venue and forum for some
competitive racing as well as provide a chance for new sailors interested in
joining the class or just trying boats, a chance to get on the water, while
both boats and experienced sailors are on hand.

Saturday racing will start at 1300, with as many races as possible being run
during the afternoon. New sailors are encouraged to come down to the club
and go out on support boats to see the action on the water in a fleet racing
situation. Sunday will be devoted to  new sailors where they step into in
boats with an experienced 420 sailor to get a feel for both positions within
the boat. Short course races may also be run. Monday will be further fleet
racing continued from Saturdays series, for all those with boats including
new comers if practical.

All Worlds Team sailors are expected to be there and we'd encourage as many
other 420 crews to use this weekend to have heaps of fun on the water, while
gaining further experience for the coming season. There will be a token
entry fee of $25.00 per team for those taking part in the Saturday and
Monday fleet racing,  this will be put towards fees for using the club and
equipment at Wakatere, and for the newcomers and sailors in their first
season this year, we may provide a coach to help you around the track. There
will be no cost for newcomers trying boats and positions out. For those of
you wishing to discuss buying or selling boats and equipment, this may be an
opportunity to work with prospective opportunities.

There will be no formal NOR however we would appreciate all those interested
in responding to confirm your entry for the weekend directly to me at,
p.j.turner@xtra.co.nz or call on 021 325 010 before 28th May. For those of
you travelling from out of town please let me know if we can help you with
accommodation.

For those involved with the Association there will be a committee meeting at
the Wakatere club rooms starting 9.30, a meeting agenda will be sent out  by
Sunday 24th.