Tidelines: Prospects looking good for F18 summer launch

The team bringing the F18 catamaran to New Zealand are stoked with the progress made since the project was launched last month. Matt Woodley says the race programme for the summer season is being drafted and six sailing teams are already on track for Royal Akarana

Yacht Club's opening day on Sunday, October 10. An update meeting for interested F18 sailors will be held at Akarana at 7pm on Thursday. Details on www.f18.org.nz

Waikato dealer joins Yamaha network

Hamilton company Rollos Marine has been appointed a Yamaha dealer. Founded by Rollo Dutton in 1958, the company is still family owned. Son Greg, co-director with brother Gary, says the Yamaha will enhance the company's boating brands, including Haines Hunter, Buccaneer and Senator. As well as being one of the Waikato's oldest marine businesses, Rollos is one of the largest. It has the country's biggest boat showroom under one roof.

Opportunity to start in marine industry

Looking for a start in the marine industry? An opening which has come up at the headquarters of the Marine Industry Association and the Boating Industry Training Organisation in Auckland could open the door for the right person.

Looking after front-of-house as receptionist at the busy Ponsonby office will provide a hands-on introduction to many aspects of the industry and to the key people involved. Phone Linda Williams on 09 360 0019.

Water-Watch

The winter racing programme continues to provide most of the action this weekend. Activity includes:

Saturday: Winter series continues (RNZYS).

Sunday: Winter series wrap-up, fully-crewed and shorthanded (three people) divisions, spinnaker and no extras (Richmond YC); Winter series (BBYC); Winter series (Gulf Harbour YC).

* Clubs and organisations planning events should register with the ARC on (09) 366 2000. Editorial inquiries to Robin Bailey (09) 524 4572; email rbailey@ihug.co.nz