Auckland to Musket Cove Ocean Race 2011

by Barry Davies

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is pleased to announce the dates for the 2011 Auckland to Fiji Ocean Race. The race will again head to the idyllic Musket Cove Resort, located on Malololailai Island. Who can forget the beautiful warm sunshine, the tropical blue waters and balmy nights spent at the Island Bar!Musket Cove Yacht Club has a purpose built marina, shop and plenty of resort style accommodation for all entrants and supporters. A lifetime membership to the MCYC can be applied for by any person sailing to Fiji from an overseas port, applications are made on behalf of the crew, by the skipper.

Anyone interested in the race can register with the RNZYS sailing office, further details and Notice of Race will be available shortly. An expression of interest form can be found on www.rnzys.org.nz.

Cruising Division start- Wednesday 1st June 2011
Racing division start- Saturday 4th June 2011

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron