For the ultimate sailing thrill join the crew and participate match racing America’s Cup style in Auckland. Your three hour experience begins in the Viaduct Harbour where you will meet the crew and go through a short race and safety briefing. The yachts then depart ...
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Vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase
Valid for 1 person
Voucher can be exchanged / transferred
Bookings are essential & are subject to availability
For the ultimate sailing thrill join the crew and participate match racing America’s Cup style in Auckland. Your three hour experience begins in the Viaduct Harbour where you will meet the crew and go through a short race and safety briefing. The yachts then depart the Viaduct Harbour and after a period of practice, the action really starts, when we line up in the pre-start and compete head to head.
Three hour Match Race:
Participate as crew or sit back and relax
No experience necessary
Sailings twice a week (November to April)
The America’s Cup is the world’s oldest and most prestigious sporting trophy and ultimate yachting regatta.Usually the domain of billionaires and elite professional yachties, NZL 41 and NZL 68 offer the unique opportunity for everyone to participate sailing on these grand prix racing machines.With the America’s Cup being sailed here in 2000 and 2003, no trip is complete without experiencing the real Auckland, ‘City of Sails’.
Q. Are these the America's Cup yachts from 2000 and 2003? A. Yes they are. Q. Is there are Minimum age? A. Yes the Minimum age is 10 years old. Q. Will I actually get to sail, or do I just sit and watch? A. All sailing's require participation. At least four crew are present on each yacht and an additional seven other people are needed to help sail. So you will get involved and are definitely able to help with the grinding and have a turn on the helm. If you are feeling less energetic and would like to just sit and watch you are more than welcome to. Participation is encouraged but not a requirement.
Q. Do you operate in all weather conditions? A. Yes we do operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Flat shoes such as sneakers or boat shoes are best.
Q. What should I wear? A. Wear comfortable clothing that protects you from the sun. A hat and sunglasses are recommended. It can get chilly out on the water, especially after dark. Check the weather forecast for the day of your sail and assume that it will be 15-20 degrees colder than that out on the water. So bring a sweater and/or a light jacket even on hot summer days. Several layers of clothing work best because the temperature can change quite drastically. If the weather forecast calls for rain, you should bring a waterproof jacket or other foul-weather gear.
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