Tidelines: Trackers celebrating the first 30 years

Designer Alan Wright and builder Philip Wilson will be guests of honour at the Tracker 7.7 Association's 30th anniversary dinner. The gala bash will be at the Richmond Yacht Club on Saturday, October 8 and a big turnout of Tracker enthusiasts is guaranteed. The association says many of the first band of owners have signed on already. Inquiries: Heather Worsley, ph (09) 303 3386.

New superyacht from Royal Denship

The superyacht division of the British company Peters PLC has announced the first new model 85 Flybridge from Royal Denship of Denmark has gone into the mould. Delivery is set for next year. The 25.8m motor yacht was designed by UK naval architect Bill Dixon.

Erceg signs direct to Azimut-Benetti

Westhaven company Yachtfinders-Global has signed a direct marketing deal with the big Italian Azimut-Benetti Group. The range includes motor cruisers from 13m to 21m and motor yachts from 21m to 35m. The Benetti arm builds composite and steel custom yachts up to 50m.

Water-watch

Races 13 and 14 tomorrow conclude the winter racing programme for the Royal Akarana Yacht Club. Other activity:

Today: Women's winter series ends (Ponsonby Cruising Club).

Tomorrow: Gill winter series winds up (PCC).

Organisations planning events on or in the Waitemata or Manukau harbours should register in advance with the Auckland Regional Council on (09) 366 2000. The 24-hour response number for the ARC maritime unit is (09) 362 0397.