Help Current NZ Tornado Class National Champions get to the World Championship in Germany.

$290 of $5,000 goal
Given by 6 generous donors in 4 weeks

Bill Caunce and Aaron Duncan are the current National Champions, and are off represent NZL in the Tornado World Championships in Germany.

Canterbury

Living in separate islands in NZ and sailing round work commitments, Aaron and Bill excel when they team up in the ex-Olympic sailing class, the Tornado catamaran. They placed 21st in the World Championships in Perth in 2014 and are aiming to be in the top 20 at this year’s event in Lindau, Germany. Many of the top sailors from this class have gone on to various America’s Cup syndicates Others continue to sail in this class many years on, making it a very experienced class and competitive boat.

With Aaron living in the South Island, he sees the experience of international competition vital to keep up the standard of racing at his local club, Naval Point Club Lyttelton. Having completed YNZ coaching and judging courses, he is able to use his international racing experience to enthuse and upskill younger (and older!) sailors at a local level.

We would appreciate any donations towards our campaign and if you can’t help financially, spreading the word of our fundraising. Funds will be used towards entry fees, accommodation and airfares.

Article links:

http://www.catsailingnews.com/2016/03/new-zealand-tornado-nats-2016.html

http://www.tornado-class.org/2016-nzl-national-championships/

Aaron Duncan's involvement (page creator)

I am the crew on the two person Tornado Catamaran. Donating to this page will help reduce the financial burden of my skipper Bill and I competing at the World Champs.

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Getting Close Now!  2 June 2016

Logistics are all sorted, now it is time to start sorting gear to take!

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Russley Sports Massage on 17 May 2016
Good luck team
$20
Eileen & Maurice
Eileen & Maurice on 10 May 2016
Give it heaps Aaron
$100
Laurence
Laurence on 10 May 2016
$50
Angela & Evan
Angela & Evan on 09 May 2016
Good luck Aaron!!!
$50
Sarah
Sarah on 09 May 2016
Good Luck! Hope it's all plain sailing from here.
$20

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This campaign started on 7 May 2016 and ended on 10 Jun 2016.