Due to the recent extreme weather and the forecast for strong winds on Saturday the decision has reluctantly been made by the Mahurangi Regatta Committee to cancel this year’s event. A number of factors including the following have contributed to our decision: • The road into West Mahurangi has been closed due to a major slip • Accessing the big marquee from west Mahurangi is currently not possible • Access to Sullivans Bay may not be possible for Saturday • Sodden ground at Scotts Landing will restrict vehicle access for event setup • High winds and ground conditions at Scotts Landing affect the viability of erecting the big marquee (even if we were able to transport it from West Mahurangi) • Strong westerly winds on Saturday will make anchoring off Scotts Landing untenable