Tidelines: Safe summer

The WaterSafe Auckland Safe Summer campaign moves into a new phase this month after successful beach and pool promotions during the school holidays. The message being emphasised by Watersafe Auckland, ACC and Mai FM teams is to always supervise children near water. Action today is between 1pm and 3pm at Waiwera Pools and from 11am to 1pm tomorrow at Muriwai Beach.

Cup spin-off

Yamaha marine dealers in 171 countries learned all they ever wanted to know about the America's Cup and New Zealand in the latest edition of Chantey, the outboard motor company's newsletter. The cover and four inside pages were devoted to the cup.

Powerboat series

Tidelines last weekend noted the pending Manukau-Auckland Speedboat Clubs class series championships at Mangere Bridge. But the item omitted the dates of the event. The championships will be held next weekend, February 15 and 16, with a 10am start.

Big increase

Attendance at this year's Melbourne Summer Boat Show was up by more than 40 per cent to 35,000 people. Organisers and exhibitors believe the venue change to NewQuay, with its upmarket cafes and marinas, had a lot to do with the increase.

WaterWatch

The final stages of the 2003 International Classic Yacht Regatta will be held this weekend. The fleet races from Kawau Island to Auckland today. Tomorrow there is a Parade of Sail starting from Westhaven at 9.30am. The yachts will then sail to Orakei wharf, across to North Head and back past the Devonport wharf. The regatta prizegiving is at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, starting at 6pm. Other activity:

Saturday: Sports day at Motuihe (WYC); Printing Express series (PCC); Summer cruising (RYC); Cruising race (BBYC); Maraetai round-Waiheke race (MSC); Three-handed Gulf rally,(DYC); Sail Auckland begins (KYC and BBYC).

Sunday: Tri-series, Point Chevalier (Pt CSC); Picnic Day (BBYC); Small boat summer series, FF15s, M-Class, Solings (RAYC); Three-handed Gulf rally,(DYC).

* Clubs and organisations planning events on or in the Waitemata or Manukau harbours should register with the Auckland Regional Council Enviroline on 09 366 2070.