“We have been waiting over a year now and are very excited that yachts and their owners plus friends and families leaving from Australia, can enjoy sailing in New Zealand.”

Brilliant and breezy was how Tawera owner, Mike Mahoney described the day which saw Miss Silver maintain the overall lead.

“It’s our responsibility to get off the sidelines and do something,” says lead singer Viv.

The Auckland (On Water) Boat Show will return in October this year, moving into the America’s Cup marina.

The New Zealand government provides exemption for visiting yachts with refit/repairs/refurbishment booked in with New Zealand marine industry companies.