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The 2016 RNZYS CHARITY REGATTA LETS GET UNDERWAY. the 2016 RNZYS CHARITY REGATTA THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND YACHT SQUADRON AND THE SIR PETER BLAKE TRUST IS DELIGHTED TO INVITE YOU TO ATTEND THE 2016 RNZYS CHARITY REGATTA. We are looking forward to you joining us for a perfect day of sailing with some of New Zealand’s best talent, joining your friends and colleagues, or hosting your clients to an afternoon of fun. You will also be joining some of New Zealand’s top businesses which makes for a great networking opportunity! Established in 1987, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Charity Regatta provides an opportunity for the Squadron to support local charities and causes in addition to providing Squadron Sponsors, Corporate Members and their guests an opportunity to socialise and network during an afternoon of sailing and an evening of entertainment. This year the ‘Great Blake Race’ is sailing in support of two great causes; The Sir Peter Blake Trust and the Squadron’s own International Sailing Fund. Monies raised from the event go towards the SPBT Young Blake Expeditions and our ISF that supports our hottest sailing and race management talent to attend overseas regattas. We are delighted you are joining us for a day of sailing with the ‘Great Blake Race’; plenty of international food, wine and beer, live music and entertainment, live auction with some items money just can’t (CAN!) buy! So sit back, relax and enjoy this international day out on the water! Steve Mair COMMODORE 03 NOV 2016 The Sir Peter Blake Trust continues the legacy started by this great New Zealander. Sir Peter Blake’s leadership, love for the environment and dedication to helping young people achieve their goals and develop their leadership capability is at the heart of all the programmes we deliver. Our purpose is to inspire and shape the next generation of Kiwi leaders, adventurers and environmentalists. In February 2016, the Trust undertook its third Young Blake Expedition to the Sub-Antarctic place synonymous with Peter’s name and an area he was passionate about. Your generous support of the RNZYS Charity Regatta and ‘Great Blake Race’; will go toward the funding of this and future expeditions including the creation of Blake Station in the Sub-Antarctic. Thank you from the Sir Peter Blake Trust. The Squadron’s International Sailing Fund has supported the Squadron’s hottest sailing and race management talent to attend overseas regattas, and in many cases launch international sailing careers, for over 28 years. Since its inception in 1987 the fund has raised and provided in excess of $500,000 and for over 220 recipients - many of whom you now see sailing in the America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, Olympics and on the ISAF World Match Racing Circuit – Phil Robertson current #1, Chris Steele, Adam Minoprio, Ryan Houston – Team Alvemedica Volvo Ocean Race 2014/15 – to name a few! There is little doubt that New Zealand’s yachting successes can be attributed to the financial support of this fund. Your support of the RNZYS 2016 Charity Regatta directly supports the Squadron’s, and indeed New Zealand’s, rockstar sailors and race management talent of tomorrow. Thank you from the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and all those individuals past, present and future who have and will benefit from this Fund. DATE: Thursday 3rd November 2016 MC: Peter PJ Montgomery AUCTIONEER: John ‘JB’ Bowring of Elite Auctioneers VENUE: Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Westhaven, Auckland TICKET OPTIONS Corporate tickets $250 per person of $2,400 per boat of 10. Price includes: • Welcome drinks, canapes, race briefing and event goodie bag • Yacht Race – the ‘Great Blake Race’ boats are organised by the RNZYS so just come ready for some racing action • Post-race drinks • International food stalls with beer and wine match • Live Phil Madsen band and entertainment • Live auction (see overleaf for selection of items) Evening tickets $150 per person. Price includes: • Post-race drinks, international food with beer and wine match, live Phil Madsen band and entertainment • Live auction (see overleaf for selection of items) PROGRAMME SCHEDULE 1pm Welcome drinks, registration, canapes and event goodie bag 1.45pm Welcome and race briefing 2.15pm Sailors depart to their boats and ‘shakedown’ cruise 3pm ‘Great Blake Race’ starts 5.30pm Estimated race finish 6pm Prizegiving, live music, international food with beer and wine match 12am Estimated finish WHAT TO BRING • Warm clothing for sailing, wet weather gear or jacket, and soft soled shoes. • Change clothes (smart casual) for the post-race festivities. There are changing rooms and showers on site. • You are welcome to bring alcoholic beverages to enjoy whilst sailing however please respect that the consumption of these is strictly with the consent of your skipper. TO BOOK Tickets can be purchased by contacting Amber Roberts Ph: (09) 360 6804, 027 555 9567 or [email protected]. LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION ITEMS The 21 live auction items for this charity event are listed in the following pages, followed by a selection of the 60+ silent auction items. All of these items can be viewed online at the Galabid Charity Regatta website – the silent auction items can be bid on before and during the event, however the live auction items will be auctioned live at the event. For information on how to register for Galabid please see the following page. Fundraising in the palm of your hands What is GalaBid? GalaBid is a mobile fundraising platform used for live fundraising events and online campaigns. You can choose to use the platform for: Silent Donations Raffle Event Auctions Ticketing Ticketing So what are the benefits of going electronic? Increase Reach a wider engagement audience Start fundraising On average our clients before your event raise 60% more! “Our items went for record amounts this year and we raised more than any other year.” Invite non-event- Get rid of manual attendees to take part processes - HeartKids NSW - Gala Dinners | Cocktail Nights | Online Campaigns | Golf / Race Days | Trivia Nights | Fetes & Fairs +64 (0)9 554 1461 | galabid.com Full page advert March NZ.indd 1 22/06/2016 12:41:46 PM SILENT AUCTION BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO BID ON THE SILENT AUCTION: The RNZYS FREE Wi/fi logon is RNZYS2013 To Register via SMS 1. Text: regatta2016 followed by your first and last name 2. To: 3840 3. Example: regatta2016 Brad Pitt 4. Follow the registration link you are sent from GalaBid to login and place bids To Register via browser 1. Go to www.galabid.com/regatta2016 2. Click on the “register” button 3. Enter your details and click “submit” 4. You will then receive a text with the link to the auction catalogue and a passcode. Use the passcode to login OR click the link in the text to be automatically logged in on the browser on your smart phone. You are now ready to bid. No mobile phone or need help? There are Personal Shoppers around the room with iPads that can register and place bids for you. If you need any help please ask one of the Personal Shoppers or go to the RNZYS Help Desk. Happy Bidding! Raising $ for the RNZYS International Sailing Fund and SPBT Young Blake Expeditions LUXURY SUNSET CRUISE CHARTER GALABID #63 01 VALUE $2,000 Enjoy an evening cruise on luxury Riviera launch ‘Affinity’ around Auckland Harbour to enjoy the city at its best from the water. A fantastic opportunity to impress your family, friends, colleagues or key clients. Two-hour cruise includes drinks and canapes for 6-8 people. Terms and conditions apply. Expires 31st March 2017 and subject to availability. Courtesy of General Committee member Mike Malcolm GEOFF THOMAS FISHING CHARTER GALABID #64 02 VALUE MONEY CAN’T (CAN!) BUY Need an edge with your fishing just in time for summer? Get expert fishing tips from fishing master Geoff Thomas on a luxury Riviera. All food, beverage and gear provided for the full day trip for you and two friends. Valid until 3 November 2017 and subject to availability. www.gttackle.co.nz; www.flagshipmarine.nz THE LODGE KAURI CLIFFS AND JEEP OVERNIGHT PACKAGE GALABID #65 03 VALUE $5,000 Your VIP 5-star luxury weekend away. Enjoy the 5-star luxury of The Lodge Kauri Cliffs and drive there in style in a late model Jeep Grand Cherokee as your transport. Package includes 1 night’s accommodation (2 people twin share) pre-dinner drinks and canapes, gourmet dinner, full breakfast, complimentary mini-bar (excluding liquors and wine) and use of the facilities (excluding golf and spa treatments)). Valid for a stay for November 2016, and again from 22 April 2017 to 30 September 2017. Subject to availability and not redeemable for special events or public holidays. www.kauricliffs.com, www.andrewsimms.co.nz. DINING INDULGENCE, PERIOD ICE AXE SIGNED BY PHIL MADSEN PRIVATE 04 PERSONAL CHEF 05 SIR EDMUND HILLARY 06 PERFORMANCE & EVENT GALABID #66 GALABID #67 SPACE GALABID #68 VALUE MONEY CAN’T (CAN) BUY VALUE MONEY CAN’T (CAN) BUY VALUE $7,000 Who hasn’t dreamt of this…. Own a piece of unique New Have Phil Madsen perform for your own personal Chef and Zealand history that money up to 2 hours at your own now is your chance! Have the can’t (can) buy! Signed by one special event, in one of the Squadron’s own Head Chef, of New Zealand’s greatest Squadron’s great spaces, the extremely talented Leigh heroes and inspiring leader, Sir including the Quarterdeck, Lambert, personally design and Edmund Hillary, this Swiss- Dinghy Locker or Ballroom. serve an exclusive degusta- style ice axe (60-70 years old) Includes PA and equipment.
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