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The J-Class series of boats are from many years gone by - but to add to the spectical of the Barcelona America's Cup, we have been gifted an additional Regatta - the J-Class. Small but perfectly formed - 3 Big, Impressive old Ladies will compete, old school.

DAY 3 RACING - THURSDAY 10

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Weather Today In Barcelona

It is a nice day today in Barcelona, the Sun is out and during the afternoon we will hit 20°. Now the less great bits: the wind will get to about 5...

DAY 2 RACING

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Three Way Tie After Day 2

There were two races today, we ran the Day 1 race which was abandoned yesterday, and also the race planned for today. Under sunny skies a...

DAY 1 RACING

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Day One: Its Barcelona! No Wind, Day Abandonded

At a maximum, there were short periods of five to six knots of breeze for the duration of the allocated times today. Svea, Rainbow and Velsheda were o...

LEAD UP TO J-CLASS RACING

J-Class

Introduction To The Boats Of The Regatta

Velsheda Velsheda is an original J Class yacht launched in 1933 in Gosport, built by Camper & Nicholson and designed by Charles E Nichols...
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FISHING

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

REGATTAS

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

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