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P class: Day 1 of Tauranga Cup blown out

by Sail-World.com/nz 5 Jan 2019 11:03 GMT 5 January 2019
P Class: Day 1 2018 Tanner Cup - Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club - January 3, 2019 © Deb Williams

The first day of racing in the Tauranga Cup, the national championship for P Class was cancelled due to strong northerly winds gusting to 35kts - as recorded at nearby Wellington Airport.

Strong winds from the same direction are forecast for Sunday.

The regatta is being held at the Evans Bay Yacht & Power Boat Club.

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