A regatta for women
12 – 15 September 2024
Waikawa Women’s Regatta 2024. (Update March 2024)
Waikawa Boating Club is proud to announce that the next Evolution Sails Women’s Regatta is scheduled for Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th Sept 2024.
The final programme for the weekend is nearly set, with some refinements to be sorted out, but below is a Provisional programme indicating the plan to date, however, there will still be 2 days of racing. The event will again be restricted to 250 entrants, mainly due to venue capacity.
Destination Marlborough have provided support for the event and are keen to enhance your stay here in lovely Marlborough. Watch out for links to events in the area on our web site www.waikawaboatingclub.co.nz. Keeping you up to date with activities on offer during your stay.
Visiting crew will be able to enjoy socialising in the club rooms or enjoy the facilities in Picton and Marlborough.
Future updates for the regatta will be posted online at the above web site and emailed to participants.
We are really looking forward to the 2024 event, and with the support of sponsors we hope to improve on an already successful and popular event.
Waikawa Boating Club would like to acknowledge the ongoing support of Evolution Sails (Our main Sponsor).
Yachting NZ Sponsorship of the event.
A Ti Tauihu Grant, via MDC and Destination Marlborough.
2023 saw 37 Boats participating in 3 divisions, including a ‘non spinnaker’ division, which will again be part of the 2024 event.
We will advise once the NOR and full programme is confirmed and entries are open, which should be in the next few weeks.
Brief Format Outline:
Thursday: Taste of Marlborough (afternoon of socialising with local food and
Drink at a bay In Queen Charlotte Sounds). Meals will be available
at Waikawa Boating Club after the event.
Friday: Breakfast at WBC, followed by a Regatta Briefing.
Day 1 racing, 2 races.
Evening socialising at WBC (bar open and food available)
Saturday: Breakfast at WBC (Briefing if required)
Day 2 racing (2 races), followed by prize giving, and evening function.
(Function arrangements TBC)
Sunday: Free Time: see web site for possible tours of Marlborough or things to do in Picton.
Evolution Sails Women’s Regatta Results 2023