Auckland to host Festival of Sail

The city of Auckland in New Zealand will become the place to be for sailing enthusiasts next year when it hosts the Festival of Sail.

Due to take place in March, the festival will comprise a number of major events, including the Louis Vuitton Trophy.

This regatta will be the second in a series that began in Nice, France in November.

Two other sailing contests will take place in Auckland during the Festival of Sail - the BMW World Sailing Final and the Omega Auckland Match Racing Regatta.

Visitors will also be able to attend the International Boat Show, which will be held at Viaduct Harbour from March 10th to 14th.

The Festival of Sail represents "the perfect opportunity to showcase Auckland and its spectacular waterfront", said city mayor John Banks.

He added: "We look [forward] to welcoming the world's best sailors to our shores next year."

Flights to Auckland are available with a number of carriers, including Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific and Emirates.

Posted by Penny, 18 December 2009 12:17

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