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Classic Yacht Association of Australia

Thelma provides the signature scene for the 2018 CYANZ Trillion Trust Classic Yacht Regatta Photo Phillip Brown
veranda of the Squadron. The magnificent view
TRILLIAN TRUST TALES
of the Waitematā Harbour and the warm balmy
evening proved a perfect backdrop for sharing
Contributors: David and Jennie tales of sailing adventures gone by, general
McKenzie, Doug Shields, Cathy Moore, camaraderie and great delight in the anticipation
Philip Brown, Stephen Byrne, Richard of what lay ahead for the next three days of

Macrae and Martin Ryan. competition.

The CYANZ’s major event, the Trillian Trust
The delight and
Classic Yacht Regatta, was held 16-18 February,
spirit of the evening
2018 in Auckland New Zealand.
was only further
For the 8 Aussies who went, all reasons for enhanced for those
making the trip over the ditch to sailor’s paradise who stole a glimpse
became immediately apparent when stepping of the America’s

into the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron on Cup Trophy sitting
Thursday evening for the skippers briefing. Spot so proudly in the
prizes of sponsors’ products, Estrella Damm and Squadron Dining
Mount Gay Rum, put a smile of the face of many Room, providing
a skipper. inspiration to all.
Americas Cup at RNZYS Ph. P Brown

The briefing was followed by the warm The 8 Australian strong contingent comprised
hospitality of our New Zealand hosts, who Martin Ryan, Doug Shields, Cathy Moore,
greeted us with a celebratory dinner on the Richard Macrae, David McKenzie, Jennie

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