beau770 1 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Looks like the 6th of May. High tide suits that day. Bronze division start on the 4th. To be confirmed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beau770 1 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Yes Bronze being cruising type boats but it will be a race for them. Have had a bit of interest about that division already. And you are correct, The local businesses and Tourism Tonga are getting behind this big time. I believe 2017 is a good call too as we are the only club to be approved by YNZ to run an offshore race that year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beau770 1 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 MONDO TRAVEL have come on board as a major sponsor. Part of which will be a drawn prize of a trip for two to Vava'u including air fares, accommodation and transfers, open to all entrants. Just under two years to go already so time to start thinking about your options. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Would a foreign flagged boat need cat one to enter the cruising division? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dovetail 0 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I plan to do this , with some cruising muilthulls Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bushman 12 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Would a foreign flagged boat need cat one to enter the cruising division? Could you please tell me the drugs that you are on as they could possibaly enhance my mental stability so I could be on the same plane that you are on , "careless intent " cat one racing under the "Royal Yatch club of Russia" ???? come on tell us /me, trust me I used to be a realestate agent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Ha Ha. no not Careless Intent but who knows I may have something more suitable by then, will need something with fatter hulls to carry lots of baked beans and boil in the bag butter chicken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beau770 1 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Would a foreign flagged boat need cat one to enter the cruising division? Mmmmmmm, Will have to get back to you on that one but I can assure you we will do our best to accommodate you for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,586 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 That would make a big difference for me too.(BP is registered in Vanuatu) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magique 3 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Also looking at getting involved in our Lagoon 450 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romany 162 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 What is the latest news on this? I imagine it takes a while to get set up for Cat 1 - but presume a bit over 15 months enough time? Have looked at KCC site and no mention of the event at all. Can somebody tell me - aside from all the other things you have to do for cat 1, do you have to do a qualifying voyage - or is that more to satisfy the race organisers than safety inspectors? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magique 3 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 We are still here, still keen, have a crew, and will be Cat 1 OK. I was planning on contacting Mark Beauchamp half way through this year to see how the planning was going and any additional requirements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazzathemammoth 37 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I would be keen to crew as well if anyone has space. Ill help whatever way I can and am handy with most things, especially a multimeter. Also can scuba dive/spearfish which comes in handy sometimes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beau770 1 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Vava'u Race will be cat 1. Details on how to obtain a Cat 1 certificate on YNZ web site. The organising committee will have a dedicated page on the Kerikeri Cruising Club web site later this month. Until then,questions to Mark Beauchamp at info@kerkericruisingclub.org.nz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magique 3 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Register Interest: http://www.kerikericruisingclub.org.nz/vav-au-race.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beau770 1 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 The VAVA'U RACE web site includes the preliminary notice of race and registration of interest document. Go to the Kerikeri Cruising Club web site and click on 'Vava'u Race for more information. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beau770 1 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Less than a year to go now !!. Check the Kerikeri Cruising Club Web site. Registrations of interest starting to come in already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 question on pronunciation for linguistic nerds and locals have always thought it was "vava oo"................... with gap and a short u (as in boo) but know a cruiser who continually says "vavow"..............1 word ignoring the apostrophe stop net seems to imply "vava you".............gap and long u https://www.howtopronounce.com/vava-u/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magique 3 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Last time I was there, in 1984, I seem to recall that the locals pronounced: "vava oo"................... with gap and a short u (as in boo) Of all islands close to NZ I thought this was the most beautiful, I can't wait to get back again in May 2017. PS. In 1984 a volcano was erupting off the coast 60nm away. We also saw an island pop up and then disappear a month later, so keep a good watch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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