We greatly appreciate the support of these businesses – thank you all, your involvement in our community makes it all the better.David Roberts, CommodorE

Gallagher Insurance

Formerly Crombie Lockwood. New name. Same expert advice. Sorting Kiwis' insurance for 45 years. We're New Zealand's insurance brokers: locally grown, nationally resourced and internationally endorsed. Home. Contents. Car. Travel. Health.  Let's protect what's important to you. Our brokers are here to provide you with expert advice, and help you choose the right cover for your circumstances. And when it comes to claims time, we advocate on your behalf for a fair and prompt result.

Hutchwilco

New Zealand’s Leading Marine Wholesale Distributor including lifejackets, Watersports and Marine Chandlery. Hutchwilco lifejackets are seen throughout the world as the benchmark for comfort, design and quality. Hutchwilco has worked for many years to position itself as the world’s leading brand and manufacturer of ‘quality lifejackets’. In fact they're New Zealand owned and operated for over 125 years.

Mount Gay Rum

Mount Gay has refined the delicate art of blending rich and flavourful rums for over three centuries. In fact, they've celebrated their 320th anniversary, bringing together heritage and tradition with becoming an industry leader in sustainability. Located in the northern tip of Barbados, the birthplace of rum, Mount Gay is the World’s oldest running rum distillery, dating back to 1703. Their connection with sailing and sponsorship of regattas doesn't go back quite that far but we're proud to have Mount Gay as a sponsor for Port Nic Regatta once again.

Latitude 41 Photography

Mel is a Wellington based photographic enthusiast, who has been supporting RPNYC and the Port Nicholson regatta for many years. Often seen on the back of Te Ruru, pulling up marks, Mel manages to take some great shots of our fleet which are for sale on her website.

L’affare

Roasted in Wellington for cafes and coffee lovers around New Zealand, they've got expertly sourced beans, equipment, machine servicing, know-how and a team of top-notch people to support it all. Established in Wellington in 1990, L’affare is a pioneer of New Zealand’s celebrated café and coffee culture. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, L'affare searched the globe to bring the best and freshest coffee to New Zealanders.

Parrotdog Brewery

Conceived in 2011 out of a love for good beer by three guys called Matt, Parrotdog Brewery has grown to 65 employees, brewing over 12 different craft beers and a bar and cellar door in Lyall Bay. From their iconic Bitterbitch to limited IPA releases, Parrotdog offers something for any craft beer aficionado so we're looking forward to having something special from Parrotdog on tap during the regatta!