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Javelins’ 100-year-old trophy

Apr 18 2024 Updated April 18, 2024

Gisborne Herald

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Father and son crew Colin and Ross Shanks of Gisborne will defend the historic 100-year-old trophy here later this month on their home water off Kaiti Beach, pictured during one of the races of the Sanders Cup regatta here in 2011. The Shanks were second overall that year. File pictures

The 100th edition of New Zealand’s oldest sailing trophy event, the Sanders Cup Interprovincial Challenge, will be held in Gisborne starting on Anzac Day.

Gisborne Yacht Club will host the 2024 Sunshine Brewery Sanders Cup and Javelin National Champs.

Nine provincial teams from throughout the North Island, as well as a South Island entry, will compete in a series of races.

Gisborne’s Ross a...