The Boating Industry Training Organisation has been busy following the Weekend Herald Marine "Filling the Jobs Gap" feature last month. Hundreds of calls have been made to the 0800 600 242 jobs line, from carpenters, builders, electricians and other tradespeople interested in switching to the marine industry. So far more
than 140 information packs have been sent out.
Show expands
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show from May 24 to 27 has expanded to cope with growing demand. Already more than 200 exhibitors have signed up and the organisers are confident of beating last year's total of 316. This year, a brokerage section will be sited 2km upstream from Sanctuary Cove at Gold Coast City Marina. A rail/shuttle park/shuttle will run between the two venues.
Charter update
The third edition of Nelson-based sailor Pic Picot's New Zealand Charter Guide is now available. The book includes detailed coverage of seven of the country's best cruising grounds and the craft available to explore them. It lists everything from U-drive runabouts and classic sailboats to party boats, ocean racers and luxury motor yachts. The guide gives full details of more than 140 boats, from Bluff to the Far North. It costs $12.95 from chandleries and bookshops and is also available online. (see link below)
Water watch
Action on the Waitemata this weekend includes:
Today: Canterbury Gold Cup, Brin Wilson Memorial (RAYC); Richmond Family Cruising Race (RYC); Duder Cup Regatta, including classic yacht race (DYC); Glendowie Junior Regatta (GBC); Gulf Harbour Cruising Race (GHYC).
Today and tomorrow: Waitakere Sunburst Championships, Taikata (TSC).
Tomorrow: Sunburst Interclub Regatta (TSC); Glendowie Junior Round Browns Island Race (GBC); Trackers and Trailer-sailers Regatta (RAYC); Ponsonby Summer Series (PCC); 11.40 am start: Eagle Technology 4.45km Rangitoto Swim
Organisations planning an event on the Waitemata or Manukau Harbours should register with Enviroline on 0800 80 60 40
Links
NZ Charter Guide
