The Sponsors



Bartercard New Zealand Bartercard New Zealand

Thank you to Stuart and the team at Bartercard New Zealand, for their amazing support over the last six years. Without them being on board as our Event Sponsor, we wouldn’t have been able to raise the may tens of thousands of Dollars, through our fund raising events.

Phone: 0508 227 837
Website: www.bartercard.co.nz

 
CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC HITS

Thank you to Charlie, Andrew, Grayson and the team at Classic Hits, for their ongoing support of Youth Sailing in the Bay, and in particularly for the promotion of the Treasure Hunt fund raisers in 2005 & 2006 and for the last 5 years, the offical Radio partner and associate sponsor of the annual 'Bartercard Father’s Day Family Fun Sails'.  See you at this year's event!

Tel: 07 578 9139
Website: www.radionetwork.co.nz

 
Steve's Marine Supplies Steve's Marine Supplies

Thank you to Steve and the team at Steve’s Marine Supplies, for sponsoring the Bay of Plenty Sailing Academy’s School Sailing Programme and your support in the supply of great sailing gear and equipment.

Steve is also a regular sponsor of our 'Oversea Fund'' which assist the elite sailors get to World Championships and major overseas regattas.

Phone: 07 578 9593
Website: www.stevesmarine.co.nz

 
Luv Boat II Luv Boat II

Thank you to Noel & Natalie, for supporting our Bartercard Father's Day FAMILY Fun Sail and donating the Luv Boat II, for an afternoon cruise.  This really puts the 'FAMILY' in our Bartercard Father's Day FAMILY Fun Sail.

Not only can we take an extra 80 people out on the harbour on Father's Day, we can now take the under-fives and the Grannies & Granddads.

Contact: Noel & Natalie Reeves
Phone: 0800 LUV BOAT (588 2628)
Website: www.luvboat.co.nz

 
The Sun Media The Sun Media

Thank you to Brian, Claire and the team at Sun Media Ltd,  for their huge support of Youth Sailing over the past four years and for all the media coverage they have provided in both the Weekend Sun and Waterline Magazine.  This has certainly increased the profile of our amazing sport.

Phone: 07 578 0030
Website: www.thesun.co.nz

 
Seahorse Electric Kontikis 2 Seahorse Electric Kontikis 2

Thank you to Phil and the Team, for supporting our 2011 Overseas Fund, and the five Bay sailors going to World Champs or major overseas regattas.

Contact: Phil Scherer
Phone: 07 543 0266
Website: www.Seahorse.net.nz
 

 
Ingham Mora Ltd - Chartered Accountants Ingham Mora Ltd - Chartered Accountants

We would like to thank the team at Ingham Mora Ltd, for donating their time, in order to complete our Annual Financials each year.

Tel: 07 578 2849
Website: www.inghammora.co.nz

 
Trudie Malone Trudie Malone

Many thanks Trudie, for doing an awesome job of designing our BoPSAT Sailing logo, it looks great.

Contact: Trudie Malone
Tel: 021 848 164
Email: trudiem@xtra.co.nz

 
the picture frame factory shop the picture frame factory shop

Thank you to Wendy, Julie and the team at the picture factory shop, for their kind donation of picture frames and the time to frame up our photographs and poster, which we auction at our Charity Auctions.

Contact: Wendy & Julie
41 Aerodrome Road, Mount Maunganui

Tel: 07 575 0981
Email: shop@harrisonframes.com
Website: www.harrisonframes.com

 
Moca Web Creations Moca Web Creations

Thank you to Andrea and the team at Moca Web Creations, for building this amazing website and donating main hours of their time in assisting us develop our Social Media campaign.

Tel: 07 542 3453
Website: www.moca.co.nz

 
Safety Knives Ltd Safety Knives Ltd

Safety Knives Ltd is sponsored a sailor in the ‘Sponsor a Sailor’ programme, which assists youth in the Bay of Plenty, to learn to sail, join the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club and continue to enjoy the sport of sailing.

The GR8 Safety Knife, both eliminates cuts and vastly reduces stock damage.  The secret of the GR8 range, is in the 'moving action' blade.  As the cut becomes more difficult the blade automatically performs a slicing action.

Contact: Roy Walmsley
Tel: 0800 43 88 49
Email: roy@safetyknives.co.nz
Website: www.safetyknives.co.nz

 
Blokart Blokart

Thank you to Ash and the team at Blokart, for supporting Youth Sailing through the assistance with our fund raising which has created the Academy’s Coaching Fund.

 
NZ Sail.com NZ Sail.com

Steve is one of BoPSAT’s Trustees and supports youth sailing in a multitude of ways. 

Specifically for BoPSAT, Steve and Linda through their business 'NZSail.com' they are sponsoring a $500 sailing outfit package.  The draw will be at the beginning of October each year. 

To go into the draw, all you need to do, is Register to receive our monthly e-newsletter.  Thanks for you generosity Steve & Linda.

Contact: Steve & Linda Roberts
Tel: 07 579 2651
Mob: 027 233 0097
Email: info@nzsail.com
Website: www.nzsail.com

 
Mills Reef Winery and Restaurant Mills Reef Winery and Restaurant

We wish to thank Linda and her team, for there amazing support at our fund raising functions.

Mills Reef Winery was established in 1989 by the Preston family. Through commitment and dedication to excellence, the Mills Reef brand has established itself as one of New Zealand’s premium labels with a particular reputation for outstanding Bordeaux varietal reds and Syrah.

143 Moffat Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga
Tel: 07 576 8800
Email: info@millsreef.co.nz
Website: www.millsreef.co.nz

 
PC-TECH.BIZ PC-TECH.BIZ

Lindsay has looked after BoPSAT's IT requirements for the last five years and has done a brilliant and professional job, thanks Lindsay.

PC-Tech provides the small business with fast and cost effective IT support.  PC-TECH.BIZ focus is on 1 to 10 workstations and can provide hardware, software support, managed services, and disaster recovery solutions. 

Lindsay is also a regular sponsor of our 'Oversea Fund'' which assist the elite sailors get to World Championships and major overseas regattas.

Contact: Lindsay Sandilands
Tel: 0800 728324
Email: info@pc-tech.biz
Website: www.pc-tech.biz
 

 
Kiwi Yachting Consultants Kiwi Yachting Consultants

Thank you to Richard, Dean and the team at Kiwi Yachting Consultants, for their supporting the Bay of Plenty Sailing Academy and the supply of quality sailing gear.

Kiwi Yachting is also a regular sponsor of our 'Oversea Fund'' which assist the elite sailors get to World Championships and major overseas regattas.

 
Hutcheson Boatbuilders Hutcheson Boatbuilders

Don and his team of boat builders, have been repairing the mishaps our sailors have been having since we purchased the very first boat.  He now maintains the hulls of the thirty boats the Trust owns and without Don’s huge efforts, we wouldn’t be able to maintain the boats at the extremely high standard we currently do. 

Hutcheson Boatbuilders have a 100 ton slipway, carry out general marine work including new construction and repairs.  Many thanks Don, for the many hours of work, which you have donated to keeping the boats in good order.

Contact: Don Matson
2 Den Place, Sulphur Point, Tauranga
Tel: 07 578 8312
Email: hutchboats@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.hutchesonboats.co.nz

 
Kale Print & Design Kale Print & Design

Thank you to Stephen, Jill and the team at Kale Print & Design, for supporting youth sailing, over the last four years through the supply of all the printed marketing materials for the Bay of Plenty Sailing Academy’s fundraisers.

 
Port of Tauranga Port of Tauranga

Thank you to the Port of Tauranga, for supporting Youth Sailing in the Bay, through the Bay of Plenty Sailing Academy’s fundraiser in the Weekend Sun in June 2008, which raised $9,000.00.

 
MacKenzie Elvin Barristers & Solicitors MacKenzie Elvin Barristers & Solicitors

MacKenzie Elvin Barristers & Solicitors, were the first company to come on board the ‘Buy a Boat’ programme, donating the funds required to purchase an Optimist boat, for our Sailing… Have a Go! days and Learn to Sail programmes.  We currently have over 600 Bay students per year using these boats.  Thanks you’re your support Graeme.

At Mackenzie Elvin, their team led by Fiona Mackenzie, Graeme Elvin and Marcus Wilkins, are able to provide you with expert advice and personalised service.

Contact: Graeme Elvin
44 Brown Street, Tauranga
Tel: 07 578 5033
Email: graeme@mackenzie-elvin.com
Website: www.mackenzie-elvin.com

 
Heirloom Kitchens Heirloom Kitchens

As well as Heirloom Kitchens being part of the ‘Buy a Boat’ programme, donating the funds to purchase our second Optimist boat, Brett has also got involved with the ‘Sponsor a Sailor’ programme, which assists youth in the Bay, to be able to learn to sail, join the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club and continue to enjoy the sport of sailing.  Thanks Brett, some kids just wouldn’t be able to remain in the sport, if it wasn’t for the generosity of people like yourself.  You make a huge difference to the lives of these young sailors.

Heirloom Kitchens knows the recipe for a great kitchen – and how to vary each one to suit your space, style preferences and resources. They also know how to deliver on time every time. That is why they are the preferred choice for builders.

Contact: Brett Chatfield
35 Koromiko Street, Tauranga
Tel: 07 578 6361
Email: brett@heirloomkitchens.co.nz
Website: www.heirloomkitchens.co.nz

 
David Peet Manufacturing Jewellers David Peet Manufacturing Jewellers

We'd like to thank Dave, for his generosity and his assistance with all of our fund raising events.  From as far back as the 2005 Bartercard Harbour Treasure Hunt, Dave has been involved and always happy to take people out on his boat.

Dave is also a regular sponsor of our 'Oversea Fund'' which assist the elite sailors get to World Championships and major overseas regattas.

David Peet Manufacturing Jewelers Limited has been serving Tauranga for over 40 years and are members of the Jewelers and Watchmakers of New Zealand Inc.

David has over 45 years experience in the trade, having completed a five year apprenticeship in Auckland before moving to Tauranga and establishing his award winning business.

Contact: Dave Peet
5 Wharf St, Tauranga
Tel: 07 578 8181
Email: peetjewellers@clear.net.nz

 
McCormick Mike Rigging Services

Mike and his team look after all things rigging, as far as the BoPSAT boats are concerned.  There’s not much that Mike can’t sort out.  Cheers for all you assistance.

Mike is also a regular sponsor of our 'Oversea Fund'' which assist the elite sailors get to World Championships and major overseas regattas.

Contact: Mike McCormick
59 Mirrielees Road, Tauranga
Tel: 07 578 3006

 
Thornburrow Sails

Tony services and maintains all our sails and with the numbers of youth using the boats, the sails are taking an ever increasing amount of dedication, to keep them in good order, which Tony takes in his stride.  Thanks Tony, your assistance is hugely appreciated.

Tony built our Secondary Schools Teams Racing sails, so he’s the guy to see, when you need to replace you sails.

Tony is also a regular sponsor of our 'Oversea Fund'' which assist the elite sailors get to World Championships and major overseas regattas.

Contact: Tony Thornburrow
59 Mirrielees Road, Sulphur Point, Tauranga
Tel: 07 571 8429