Race Officers
John and Linda Parrish will be the Race Officers for the 2018 Port Nicholson Regatta.
Racing and Social Programme Overview
Racing and Social Programme Overview
| Date | Racing NB: time indicates first warning signal |
Onshore and Social |
| Thursday 22nd February | 1600-1800hrs – Registration 1830hrs – Briefing 1900hrs – Opening Dinner with Guest Speaker (Rod Davis) – Limited Tickets Available |
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| Friday 23rd February | 1000hrs – Opening Invitation Race with sponsors and invited guests on board 1355hrs – Afternoon sprint racing |
1200-1700hrs – Clyde Quay activities 1800hrs – Day one race results 1900hrs – Dinner (tickets for purchase) |
| Saturday 24th February | 0925hrs – First race starts at RPNYC | 1000-1700hrs – Clyde Quay Activities 1800hrs – Day two race results 1900hrs – Dinner (tickets for purchase) 2000hrs – Regatta Party |
| Sunday 25th February | 0955hrs – First race | 1700hrs – Prize Giving |
Note: Times are indicative only and subject to change
Regatta Opening Dinner and Guest Speaker
The Port Nicholson Regatta includes an inaugural Regatta Dinner, with special guest speaker Rod Davis. The Regatta Dinner is on Thursday 23 February, following the Briefing. The formal dinner includes a 3 course meal (entree, main and dessert) will feature Rod Davis who will join us to share his unique insights and experience about the 2017 America’s Cup win in Bermuda and the long path to redemption. Tickets can be purchased here.
All Entries to the Regatta will continue to receive a free ticket to the Regatta Dinner, but only while tickets are available. First come, first served. You can read more about Rod and his talk on the guest speaker page.
Divisions
The following divisions have been proposed, subject to entries:
- Divisons 1 – 3
- Young 88
- E5.9
- Trailer Yachts
- Harbour (Non Spinnaker)
Prizes & Trophies
Prizes will be given for first, second, and third in each division on General Handicap, PHRF and/or Class Championship (if applicable). Trophies that are up for contest are:
- The Ross Telford Memorial Trophy awarded to the Port Nicholson Regatta Champion
- The Roger Land Trophy awarded to the Young 88 Class Champion
Additional Prizes are being finalised and will be announced soon.
Clyde Quay Entertainment
In addition to the fantastic racing programme being planned this year, RPNYC and the Wellington Ocean Sports centre (next to Freyberg Pool) will make equipment such as Stand Up Paddle boards, and potentially small sailing dinghies (e.g. optimists), and radio controlled model yachts available for use.
This is sure to provide some post-race amusement for skippers and crew!
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The Club Wardroom will be open and coffee will be available from early each morning. Breakfast options are being explored and will be publicised when confirmed.
Pre-packed lunches will be available for order each day. Details will be confirmed later.
Dinner will be available for purchase on Friday and Saturday evening.
Accommodation
Accor Hotels have generously extended preferential pricing options to all visitors 
participating in the Port Nicholson Regatta. This offer extends to a range of hotels and more more details are available here.
Marina Berths
Visiting yachts requiring marina berths are encouraged to make enquiries and bookings as early as possible. Local marinas are:
Chaffers Marina
Evans Bay Marina
Seaview Marina