Island Time 1,294 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 The Marsden Cove Marina Route 66 is Richmond Yacht Club’s ‘short’ coastal race – 66nm from Auckland to Marsden Cove, Whangarei. Organised in association with Onerahi YC, the race includes open keeler, multihull and the ‘Route 1′ singlehanded divisions. With a 9AM start you’ll finish Friday evening with time to join in the party at Marsden Cove Marina. It is a great introduction to coastal racing for new boats as the safety requirements are Cat 4+ and the fleet stays within the barrier islands. Berthage is provided at Marsden Cove. The marina can accommodate multihulls with ease! Party, Breakfast, and Prizegiving?The dock party after the race is always memorable, be sure to come up to join in the fun. Boats are encouraged to have a great time on arrival at Marsden Cove. OYC cooks up a fantastic breakfast starting at 7AM and the prizegiving follows soon after and all should be done by 9:30AM. Party at Kawau Saturday Night?After the success of the 2016 event, we are again planning a party for returning boats at Kawau Boating Club for Saturday night. Plan to sail to Bon Accord Harbour Saturday after the race and come up to the KBC for a good time that evening. Food, prizes, and a special menu for hungry sailors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 375 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Awesome race. This year ill be missing it as too close to the birth of my second child. Terrible timing we have, first child born on coastal weekend, second child route 66. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Timing? Or planning / self control (says the bloke who's S2 b/day is 29/10)! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Absolution 7 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm considering doing the singlehanded division if it looks like the weather is going to allow for a reasonable solo effort. Haven't had much practice flying a kite solo so that could be interesting! Anyone else going solo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frickie 9 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Yup going solo. Wind better behave this year! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,294 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Forgot the link to entry! Here it is http://richmondyc.org.nz/racing/info/route66-coastal-race/ Thinking of doing this solo myself... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 97 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm also looking at doing it solo. Did last year too but didn't finish due to lack of breeze, hopefully this year there will be some wind! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 330 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Damn I will be halfway around the north island. I enjoyed the solo division last year. Pretty painfully light race but a great challenge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,294 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Checked with the Admiral last night, we have another commitment Next year then... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philstar 62 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Awesome race. This year ill be missing it as too close to the birth of my second child. Terrible timing we have, first child born on coastal weekend, second child route 66. Ken that is terrible timing. You'll be haunted by this for th rest of your life!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 375 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Tell me about it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frickie 9 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Just over two weeks to go, sounds like a few have other commitments - but we should still have plenty of people sailing this one. Don't forget to enter! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elevation 3 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Elevation will be racing fully crewed. Is there any of the single handed racers wanting a car taken back to Auckland that the delivery crew are bringing up. If so please ring me. 021620193 Cheers Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 697 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 excuse my ignorance,but is this annual event?if so might be interested next year.Solo division. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frickie 9 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Yes the solo division for the R66 is an established event (route one) so you will be welcome next year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim C 23 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Pulse is entered fully crewed. Well three aboard anyway! Always a great race. I've never done it faster than my Coastal time, and that's twice the distance! So let's hope for some favourable conditions this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richmond 2 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 We're getting a lot of 'crew and car ride requests' - so we started a new forum for these: http://crew.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic/14192-2017-route-66-crew-and-car-rides/ Registration is ramping up - race is March 3rd, early registration closes THIS FRIDAY - with late registrations accepted up to next Weds. Fully crewed, multihull, and SOLO divisions, every finisher gets a bottle of RUM and there's a party on both nights (oh, and a cat 4+ coastal race with your mates...)! Details for the race will be kept up to date at: http://richmondyc.org.nz/racing/info/route66-coastal-race/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richmond 2 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Tony - try posting to the crew and rides forum... http://crew.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic/14192-2017-route-66-crew-and-car-rides/ Elevation will be racing fully crewed. Is there any of the single handed racers wanting a car taken back to Auckland that the delivery crew are bringing up. If so please ring me. 021620193 Cheers Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richmond 2 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 9 Days to go... early registration ends Friday... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kaihe Atamai 2 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Over 30 entered already! And in case you haven't seen the latest perks for those that make it to Marsden Cove, here's some motivation: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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