Part of a hope-based network
restoring and enjoying the Mahurangi

Editor Cimino Cole

Event date Saturday 30 January 2010 
High tide 07:47 (1.30 m) then 20:03 (1.21 m)

Sailing events Mahurangi Cruising Club
Shoreside events Friends of the Mahurangi

Standing Room Only: The crowd assembled for the 2009 Mahurangi Regatta prize-giving, which was followed by the traditional regatta dance in the marquee beyond. Photographer Jason Brown

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Mahurangi Regatta
Generally* held at Sullivans Bay
*In the event of a strong easterly forecast, at Scotts Landing

• Early The Jane Gifford departs Warkworth
• 9 am Entries (for sailing events and log race)
• 9–11 am Launching of small boats participating in regatta
• 11 am Shoreside events commence—dinghy, kayak, open kayak, swimming, running, three-legged, sack, spud and spoon, water run, egg throwing, blindfold boat, lost-the-dinghy-oars, rowed inflatable, sand sculpture,—and any other event suggested that seems a good idea at the time! (enter by presenting at starting line)
• 12.00 pm The Jane Gifford assumes her station as start boat
• 12.30 pm–2.30 pm Sailing events (and launch log race) commence
• 4 pm Tug-of-war (grand finale of shoreside events)

Mahurangi Regatta Prize-Giving and Dance
Held at Scotts Landing

• 10 am onward Mahurangi and marine art exhibition
• 5.30 pm-ish The Jane Gifford anchors off beach (visitors welcome)
• 5.30 pm Gourmet burgers (served all evening—proceeds towards event costs)
• 6 pm Cash bar opens (licenced area—no BYO—proceeds towards event costs)
• 6.30 pm Art auction (proceeds towards event costs, balance to the Jane Gifford)
• 6.45 pm Prize-giving
• 7.30 pm Dance commences: Prohibition Big Band
• 10 pm Bar closes; Last dance

Sunday morning at Scott Homestead

• 7–11 am Coffee and croissants
• 7–11 am Mahurangi and marine art exhibition

About the Mahurangi Regatta
Format for the 2012 Mahurangi Regatta
Action on the Mahurangi Regatta Results
For Canine Crew Members Regatta Rules Okay
Revival of a Tradition

Regatta updates:
 Master of the Mahurangi Seeking Resurgence
 Action on the Mahurangi Regatta Results
 Certificates Make Regatta Action More Memorable
 Channelling Regatta Energy into Action on the Mahurangi
 As Well As 2011 Regatta Cyclone Wilma Whacked Yearbook
 Perennial Regatta Call for Crew
 She’s a Hard Road Finding the Perfect Regatta Sponsor
 Prize-Giving and Dance Bring-Your-Own
 Connectivity Exemplar Saved by Wilma

Regatta supporters:
 Auckland Council
 Buckton Consultants
 CharterLink
 Mason Bins

Part of a hope-based network restoring and enjoying the Mahurangi
 Editor Cimino Cole