Two Races To Fiji
p. 65 · Read in the full issue
There will be a lot of sail in the ocean between Auckland and Fiji in April, 1977, with upwards of 100 yachts taking part in two races one from Auckland to Suva and the other from Auckland to Lautoka.
The Auckland-Lautoka race has been in troduced to relieve pressure on the Royal Suva Yacht Club. The Lautoka Yacht Club, the Northern Club (Lautoka) and the Nadi Boat Club will host the Auckland-Lautoka race, which will include divisions for mini raters and lOR yachts. About 50 entries are expected for the new race. The Auckland-Suva race is for IOR-rated yachts. Although entries for this race do not close till January 31, 1977, more than 140 applications are already in for the 60 positions.