The race of the Millennium

Cup defender Tawera will return to campaign again for her title when racing begins on 23 January, with a host of other yachts ready to join her and add this unique regatta to their itineraries.
“The Cup has a lovely balance of beautiful scenery and interesting courses. It’s very similar to Sardinia in its topography but the event is more like one of the earlier superyacht regattas, in that it’s cozy and familiar and fun. It’s hard not to come away with good memories; the close community of people who put this event on are very passionate about it and that shows,” says Captain Richard Chadburn of 2017 entry, S/Y Farfalla.

Sponsors have been quick to return to the regatta with the majority of 2017 sponsors already on board for 2018, including platinum sponsor Orams Marine. A notable new addition to the sponsor line up is Boat International Media which comes onboard as one of the event’s media partners alongside Ocean Media.

Central Auckland shipyard, Orams Marine enjoyed a busy season including preparing competitors for 2017’s regatta and is anticipating more of the same in the year to come.

“We’re seeing larger yachts undertaking more technically-demanding work; a trend which is increasing as the regatta and other attraction initiatives take effect,” says Orams Marine’s Craig Park.

Long time supporter of the regatta, Smuggler Marine, has also returned to the regatta as a gold sponsor, alongside Doyle Sails New Zealand and Bay of Islands Marina. They are joined by silver sponsors Onfire Design, Breed Media, and COAST New Zealand.

Featuring great racing, adventurous yachts, unbeatable cruising scenery and an inside look into New Zealand’s marine industry, the highly-anticipated NZ Millennium Cup is one to add to 2018’s racing calendar.

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