RS Feva: 45 crews to contest Nationals at Maraetai sailing club on Saturday

by Sail-World.com/nz 12 Apr 2024 00:13 UTC

RS Fevas racing in the SailGP Inspire program - Lyttelton - March 23, 2024 © Justin Mitchell

Some top crews will contest this weekend's RS Feva Nationals being sailed at Maraetai Sailing Club.

The most exciting matchup and the move to two-handed sailing of the just-concluded Optimist Nationals winner Matteo Barker, crewed by Blake Batten, and runner-up Nathan Soper, crewed by Lauchy Wills.

45 crews have entered the three-day event, which starts on Saturday, April 13, 2024, and finishes on Monday, April 15th.

RS Fevas racing in the SailGP Inspire program - Lyttelton - March 23, 2024 - photo © Justin Mitchell

The event is also the Final Event on the RS Feva Traveller Series.

Full details on the nationals can be viewed here www.sporty.co.nz/maraetaisailingclub

The Club physical address is 188 Maraetai Dr, Maraetai Beach.

RS Fevas racing in the SailGP Inspire program - Lyttelton - March 23, 2024 - photo © Justin Mitchell

Any assistance that can be provided for coverage of this event will be appreciated. Please forward to or to mobile 021 301030.

Hosted by Maraetai Sailing Club, Auckland.

Sponsored by NZ Sailcraft nzsailcraft.co.nz

Refer to the host club for entry and regatta details www.sporty.co.nz/maraetaisailingclub

RS Fevas racing in the SailGP Inspire program - Lyttelton - March 23, 2024 - photo © Justin Mitchell

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RS Feva: 45 crews to contest Nationals at Maraetai sailing club on Saturday

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