Yachting New Zealand is proud to officially announce the inaugural Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta will be staged in February 2017.
The brand new regatta is set to become the launch-pad for the next generation of New Zealand's Olympic sailors with a dedicated focus on Olympic and recognised youth classes.
To be held annually the inaugural Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta in 2017 will be held in Auckland on Waitangi Weekend between 4 and 6 February. The 2018 edition will be held in Wellington, with a plan to rotate the event base annually between Auckland and the capital city.
This nation's elite Olympic campaigners, known as the NZL Sailing Team, will compete on home waters and their involvement is expected to attract top level international competitors from around the world, as well as aspiring Olympians from around New Zealand and overseas.
"I am really excited about the inception of the Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta," says David Abercrombie, Yachting New Zealand Chief Executive. "I believe that this is a great opportunity for our young sailors to sail with their heroes and learn from the very best in the world."