Florida-based photographer Stanley Rosenfeld, who took his first America's Cup pictures in 1930, will be inducted posthumously into the America's Cup Hall of Fame in Auckland on February 17. Rosenfeld died on November 23, aged 89. He covered yachting for nearly seven decades and took some of the most famous
America's Cup pictures.
Buddy boost
English magazine Yachting Life has given Paihia company Guardian Marine a big boost with a positive review of the firm's New Zealand-designed and made Anchor Buddy. Sailor Dave Morgan tested the system throughout the northern summer on the Scottish coast. He said it was easy to use and effective in all conditions.
Marketing post
The North Shore marine systems supplier Lusty and Blundell has appointed Hamish Neale as its marketing co-ordinator. A keen multi-sport competitor with four Coast-to-Coasts to his credit, Neale comes to his new role from a background in the petro-chemical, beverage, pharmaceutical and dairy industries.
Beach action
The WaterSafe Auckland and MAI FM Safe Summer teams will be at Red Beach today and the Parakai Pools, Helensville tomorrow between 10am and noon. They will be emphasising the basic "swim between the flags" and "always supervise children" messages with the help of competitions and interactive action.
WaterWatch
The final races in the P-Class classic Tauranga Cup competition will be sailed at Murrays Bay this weekend, with Starling match-racing adding an extra dimension to the sailing programme on both days.
* Clubs and organisations planning events on or in the Waitemata or Manukau harbours should register with the Auckland Regional Council Enviroline on 09 366 2070.
