Rowdy 3 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 The 2012 Mitre 10 MEGA NZ Paper Tiger National Championships began today with a quiet beginning to registration and measuring, allowing everyone to recover from the festivities of the New Year's Eve Party hosted by the New Plymouth Yacht Club. This afternoon however saw all competitors attempt to get back into race mode with the Tiger Automation Limited Invitation Race programmed to start at 1430hrs. The race would have been a good final hit out for the 50 strong fleet before competitive racing kicks off tomorrow (Monday 2 Jan). Unfortunately no racing managed to happen today due to a lack of breeze and everyone will have to wait until tomorrow to show their speed. The Organising Committee and the New Zealand Paper Tiger Owners Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the event. Major Sponsor: Mitre 10 MEGA Additional Sponsors: Tiger Automation Ltd, Jackson Flooring, Kaefer Services Ltd, Rimu Electrical Ltd, Industrial Chemistry Services, IED Lifting Centre Ltd, Contact Energy Ltd, Dinamic Canvas Ltd, Olex NZ Ltd, Busing Russell Accountants, Gusto Resturant & Cafe, Mermaid Gallery. The Paper Tiger is a catamaran designed by Ron Given of New Zealand in 1968. It is widely sailed in New Zealand and Australia. Paper Tiger Overall Dimensions Length: 14 ft (4.3m) Width: 7ft (2.2m) Minimum Weight: 110 lbs (50kg) Sail Area: 100 sq ft (9.2 m2) For further information please contact Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham on 027 636 6465 or rnleatham@gmail.com Or Ann Hatch at New Plymouth Yacht Club on 06 751 0582 Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham Publicity Officer NZPTOA e: rnleatham@gmail.com w: www.papertiger.org.nz Link to post Share on other sites
Rowdy 3 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 The 2012 Mitre 10 MEGA NZ Paper Tiger National Championships began competitive racing today with 1 race completed in conditions that New Plymouth are renouned for around the world, 20+ knots of wind and big waves. Jacksons Flooring Race One saw Dave Shaw of Nelson take the first race of the event with a hard fought come from behind win ahead of Peter Robins and Scott Barker, both of Wellington. After the completion of today's racing Dave Shaw (Nelson) has the lead from Peter Robins (Muritai) and Scott Barker (Muritai). Scott Pedersen (Napier) and Carl Syman (Evans Bay) round out the top five. Competition in the B Grade is tight with Carl Syman coming out on top following today's racing. Dylan Taylor (New Plymouth) is currently leading the C Grade, while Jane Thomassen (Evans Bay) is currently the first Female. The Organising Committee and the New Zealand Paper Tiger Owners Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the event. Major Sponsor: Mitre 10 MEGA Additional Sponsors: Tiger Automation Ltd, Jacksons Flooring, Kaefer Services Ltd, Rimu Electrical Ltd, Industrial Chemistry Services, IED Lifting Centre Ltd, Contact Energy Ltd, Dinamic Canvas Ltd, Olex NZ Ltd, Busing Russell Chartered Accountants, Gusto Resturant & Cafe, Mermaid Gallery. The Paper Tiger is a catamaran designed by Ron Given of New Zealand in 1968. It is widely sailed in New Zealand and Australia. Paper Tiger Overall Dimensions Length: 14 ft (4.3m) Width: 7ft (2.2m) Minimum Weight: 110 lbs (50kg) Sail Area: 100 sq ft (9.2 m2) For further information please contact Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham on 027 636 6465 or rnleatham@gmail.com Or Ann Hatch at New Plymouth Yacht Club on 06 751 0582 Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham Publicity Officer NZPTOA e: rnleatham@gmail.com w: www.papertiger.org.nz Link to post Share on other sites
Rowdy 3 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 The 2012 Mitre 10 MEGA NZ Paper Tiger National Championships saw the second day of racing today with another 2 races completed under blue skies with about 10 knots of breeze and a nice (if sometimes confused) seaway to work on the downwind legs. Kaefer Services Ltd Race Two saw Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham from New Plymouth take honours following full on battle around the entire track with Mark Bell (Ponsonby, Auckland). The lead changing places multiple times during the race. Rimu Electrical Race Three saw Scott Pedersen from Napier take the victory in a race that again had multiple lead changes. Pedersen managed to obtain the lead on the final reach and never surrendered it in the final beat, even with a fierce challenge from Bob Preston from Nelson. After the completion of two days of racing Scott Pedersen has the lead by one point from Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham and Dave Shaw (Nelson) is a further point behind. Mark Bell and Peter Robins (Muritai, Wellington) round out the top five. Competition in the B Grade is still tight with Andy Brown (Evans Bay, Wellington) coming out on top following today's racing. Nathan Percy (Napier) is currently leading the C Grade, while Jane Thomassen (Evans Bay, Wellington) is currently the first Female. The competition has a rest day tomorrow (Wednesday 4 Jan), allowing all competitors to rest up following two very competitive days of racing. The competition begins again on Thursday 5 January with another three races scheduled. Full results can be found at : http://www.sportsground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=5533&PageTypeID=18 The Organising Committee and the New Zealand Paper Tiger Owners Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the event. Major Sponsor: Mitre 10 MEGA Additional Sponsors: Tiger Automation Ltd, Jacksons Flooring, Kaefer Services Ltd, Rimu Electrical Ltd, Industrial Chemistry Services, IED Lifting Centre Ltd, Contact Energy Ltd, Dinamic Canvas Ltd, Olex NZ Ltd, Busing Russell Chartered Accountants, Gusto Resturant & Cafe, Mermaid Gallery. The Paper Tiger is a catamaran designed by Ron Given of New Zealand in 1968. It is widely sailed in New Zealand and Australia. Paper Tiger Overall Dimensions Length: 14 ft (4.3m) Width: 7ft (2.2m) Minimum Weight: 110 lbs (50kg) Sail Area: 100 sq ft (9.2 m2) For further information please contact Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham on 027 636 6465 or rnleatham@gmail.com Or Ann Hatch at New Plymouth Yacht Club on 06 751 0582 Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham Publicity Officer NZPTOA e: rnleatham@gmail.com w: www.papertiger.org.nz Link to post Share on other sites
Grinna 2 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 On stuff.co.nz this morning http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-spor ... contention Well done Rowdy. Link to post Share on other sites
Scubash 0 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 On stuff.co.nz this morning http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-spor ... contention Well done Rowdy. Yeah...Good on ya Rowdy! Congrats!! Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 322 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Sorry Rowdy I will have to support the local boy, go Scott. Family commits stopped me from coming across this year. Link to post Share on other sites
Rowdy 3 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Following a rest day yesterday The 2012 Mitre 10 MEGA NZ Paper Tiger National Championships got back into action today with the third day of racing and another 3 races completed in 8-12 knots of breeze and blue skies this afternoon. Industrial Chemistry Services Race Four saw Mark Bell (Ponsonby, Auckland) take honours following a hard fought battle with Dave Shaw (Nelson). Bob Preston (Nelson) came through on the final leg to sneak a second place. IED Lifting Centre Race Five saw Preston take the victory with a dominant performance where he lead from start to finish. Finally finishing 2 minutes ahead of the second placed boat. Contact Energy Ltd Rave Six saw Bell take honours following an intense battle between the top four boats, with the result not decided until the final few metres before the finish line. After the completion of day four, Bob Preston has the lead by one point from Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham (New Plymouth) and Mark Bell a further two point back. Dave Shaw and Scott Pedersen round out the top five. Competition in the B Grade is still tight with Denis Leatham (New Plymouth) in 11th overall coming out on top following today's racing. Jamie Hatch (New Plymouth) is currently leading the C Grade in 13th overall, but there are only 4 points between the first three boats in this grade. Jane Thomassen (Evans Bay, Wellington) is currently the first Female in 37th overall, however the title is still up for grabs with Pauline Sutherland (New Plymouth) only four points behind. The competition draws to a close tomorrow (Friday 6 Jan), with competition still incredibly close and all titles still up for grabs, it will be a restless night for many competitors and some dreams will be made while others are broken in the final day tomorrow. Full results can be found at: http://www.sportsground.co.nz/ClubSite. ... eTypeID=18 The Organising Committee and the New Zealand Paper Tiger Owners Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the event. Major Sponsor: Mitre 10 MEGA Additional Sponsors: Tiger Automation Ltd, Jacksons Flooring, Kaefer Services Ltd, Rimu Electrical Ltd, Industrial Chemistry Services, IED Lifting Centre Ltd, Contact Energy Ltd, Dinamic Canvas Ltd, Olex NZ Ltd, Busing Russell Chartered Accountants, Gusto Resturant & Cafe, Mermaid Gallery. The Paper Tiger is a catamaran designed by Ron Given of New Zealand in 1968. It is widely sailed in New Zealand and Australia. Paper Tiger Overall Dimensions Length: 14 ft (4.3m) Width: 7ft (2.2m) Minimum Weight: 110 lbs (50kg) Sail Area: 100 sq ft (9.2 m2) For further information please contact Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham on 027 636 6465 or rnleatham@gmail.com Or Ann Hatch at New Plymouth Yacht Club on 06 751 0582 Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham Publicity Officer NZPTOA e: rnleatham@gmail.com w: www.papertiger.org.nz Link to post Share on other sites
Rowdy 3 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 The 2012 Mitre 10 MEGA NZ Paper Tiger National Championships drew to a close today with the final day of racing and another 2 races completed in very light conditions. Dinamic Canvas Race Seven saw Ian Maclennan (Takapuna, Auckland) take the victory in a close contest ahead of Mark Bell (Ponsonby, Auckland) and Bob Preston (Nelson). Olex NZ Ltd Race Eight saw Bob Preston take honours ahead of Mark Bell following a tight fought race between the top 4 with multiple lead changes. Bob Preston (Nelson) has won the regatta from Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham (New Plymouth) and Mark Bell (Ponsonby, Auckland). Dave Shaw (Nelson) and Scott Pedersen (Napier) round out the top five. Competition in the B Grade is was incredibly tight with Denis Leatham (New Plymouth) coming out on top after a week of intense racing. Dylan Taylor (New Plymouth) has won the C Grade, while Jane Thomassen is the new once again the Women's Champion. Final press release with full winning details to follow shortly (when I sober up!!!). Full results can be found at: http://www.sportsground.co.nz/ClubSite. ... eTypeID=18 The Organising Committee and the New Zealand Paper Tiger Owners Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the event. Major Sponsor: Mitre 10 MEGA Additional Sponsors: Tiger Automation Ltd, Jacksons Flooring, Kaefer Services Ltd, Rimu Electrical Ltd, Industrial Chemistry Services, IED Lifting Centre Ltd, Contact Energy Ltd, Dinamic Canvas Ltd, Olex NZ Ltd, Busing Russell Chartered Accountants, Gusto Resturant & Cafe, Mermaid Gallery. The Paper Tiger is a catamaran designed by Ron Given of New Zealand in 1968. It is widely sailed in New Zealand and Australia. Paper Tiger Overall Dimensions Length: 14 ft (4.3m) Width: 7ft (2.2m) Minimum Weight: 110 lbs (50kg) Sail Area: 100 sq ft (9.2 m2) For further information please contact Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham on 027 636 6465 or rnleatham@gmail.com Or Ann Hatch at New Plymouth Yacht Club on 06 751 0582 Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham Publicity Officer NZPTOA e: rnleatham@gmail.com w: www.papertiger.org.nz Link to post Share on other sites
Rowdy 3 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Preston awarded 2012 Mitre 10 Mega New Zealand Paper Tiger National Title There was plenty of action off the Taranaki Coast early in January when the New Plymouth Yacht Club hosted the 2012 Mitre 10 Mega New Zealand Paper Tiger Nationals from January 1 to 6. The event saw over 50 boats from all over the country competing in spectacular fashion off Port Taranaki with the racing producing some very tight results. The event was the overall National Title, as well as the B and C Grade titles contested meaning that every competitor throughout the fleet was fighting for every position. With a wide range of competitors participating other titles decided during the week long competition included the New Zealand Women's Title, The Junior (Under 21 Years) Title, The Veteran's (50-59 years) Title, The Grand Masters (60-64 years) Title, and the Great Grand Masters (65+ years) Title. Bob Preston (Nelson) took the overall National Title following a magnificent performance during the entire week. Preston finished with a 7 point lead over 2nd placed Ryan "Rowdy" Leatham (New Plymouth/Evans Bay), Mark Bell (Ponsonby) rounded out the top three in what was a enthralling battle from Race One. The junior title was a fierce battle between Nathan Percy (Napier), Dylan Taylor (New Plymouth), past International Junior Champion Sean Syman (Wellington), defending National Junior Champion Stuart Sutherland (New Plymouth), as well as current International Junior Champion Jamie Hatch (New Plymouth). After eight tight races Taylor came out on top to win his first national title and finish 11th overall. The Women's Title saw local New Plymouth sailor Pauline Sutherland taking on her Wellington counter-parts Lynley Manning and Jane Thomassen. Thomassen (Evans Bay) took out the title to defend the title she won last year. Following a tight tussle at the top of the B Grade, Denis Leatham (New Plymouth) has taken the title with 13th Place overall. Leon Johnstone (New Plymouth) finished a close second and Stuart Morrish (Napier) took 3rd place. The C Grade title was won by Dylan Taylor (New Plymouth), who took the title ahead of Jamie Hatch (New Plymouth) and Nathan Percy (Napier). The Regatta also doubled as the selection trials for the New Zealand Team to compete at the Paper Tiger Internationals at Easter 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. This added extra spice to the event with competitors eager to finish in the "Top 10" and gain selection into the New Zealand National Team who will attempt to defend the International Team Title in Melbourne at Easter. Overall results decided during the event include: 1st Bob Preston PT 2962 Cool Cat Nelson Yacht Club 2nd Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham PT 821 Flyer New Plymouth Yacht Club/Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club 3rd Mark Bell PT 2862 Totally Wired Ponsonby Cruising Club 4th Dave Shaw PT 3084 Feral Nelson Yacht Club 5th Scott Pedersen PT 3070 Double Vision Napier Sailing Club 6th Glenn Syman PT 2922 Unplugged Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club 7th Ian MacLennan PT 2829 Love over Gold Takapuna Sailing Club 8th Hayden Percy PT 3073 Aquaholic Napier Sailing Club 9th Stuart Taylor PT 2529 Grey Power New Plymouth Yacht Club 10th Peter Robins PT 3088 Runaway Train Muritai Yacht Club Other titles also decided during the regatta: National "B" Grade 1st Denis Leatham PT 2988 Learning to Fly New Plymouth Yacht Club 2nd Leon Johnstone PT 2966 X Factor New Plymouth Yacht Club 3rd Stuart Morrish PT 776 2 Elusive Napier Sailing Club National "C" Grade 1st Dylan Taylor PT 2351 Smugg New Plymouth Yacht Club 2nd Jamie Hatch PT 2634 Roar Speed New Plymouth Yacht Club 3rd Nathan Percy PT 2812 Captain Morgan Napier Sailing Club National Women's Champion 1st Jane Thomassen PT 3045 Pom Puss Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club 2nd Pauline Sutherland PT 3071 Deja Vu New Plymouth Yacht Club 3rd Lynley Manning PT 2800 One Fish Two Fish Evans Boat Yacht & Motor Boat Club National Junior (Under 21 years) Champion 1st Dylan Taylor PT 2351 Smugg New Plymouth Yacht Club 2nd Jamie Hatch PT 2634 Roar Speed New Plymouth Yacht Club 3rd Nathan Percy PT 2812 Captain Morgan Napier Sailing Club Veterans (50-59 years) Champion 1st Mark Bell PT 2862 Totally Wired Ponsonby Cruising Club 2nd Glenn Syman PT 2922 Unplugged Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club 3rd Stuart Taylor PT 2529 Grey Power New Plymouth Yacht Club Grandmasters (60-64 years) Champion 1st Bob Preston PT 2962 Cool Cat Nelson Yacht Club 2nd Selwyn Pedersen PT 3090 Majik Blu Napier Sailing Club 3rd Richard Martin PT 2987 Butterfly Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club Great Grandmasters (65+ years) Champion 1st Ian MacLennan PT 2820 Love over Gold Takapuna Sailing Club 2nd Norm Codd PT 2933 Panther Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club For full results see: http://www.sportsground.co.nz/clubsite. ... etypeid=18 For further information please contact Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham on 027 636 6465 or rnleatham@gmail.com Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham Publicity Officer New Zealand Paper Tiger Owners Association e: rnleatham@gmail.com w: www.papertiger.org.nz Link to post Share on other sites
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