Youth Match Racing Champs

Match-racing comes to the Wellington waterfront this weekend, with eight teams of under-21 sailors from New Zealand, Australia and Italy competing in the CentrePort International Youth Match Racing Champs. The home teams will face tough competition after winning the Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship at Newport (New South Wales) last November, and achieving podium results in several other contests.

Organised by the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, the regatta consists of a series of short races, with two boats in each race. The four-boat fleet ensures non-stop action, and the “match-racing” format is designed to test competitor’s strategic, tactical, and sailing skills, while providing quick action for spectators. The inner harbour course adds a special challenge, with blustery conditions requiring quick thinking and rapid reactions. Racing begins on Thursday, February 17, and continues until Sunday afternoon.

Entries: clubs and skippers
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia – Jay Griffen
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron - Jordan Reece
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - Stephanie Doyle
Lega Navale Italiana Trani (Italy) - Valerio Galati
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron - Codie Banks
Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club Blue - Josh Porebski
Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club Green - Tim Coltman
Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club Red - Anita Trudgen

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The CentrePort International Youth Match Racing Champs will be sailed on Elliot 6 racing yachts, seen here sailing on the inner harbour . (Photo: Chris Coad)

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