Join Marlborough in the huge welcome to sailors from all around New Zealand, Australia and Tahiti as they arrive to compete in the Optimist Nationals 2018.

The opening parade begins at 5pm this Thursday 29th March, and will go from the Picton Library down to the Town Wharf area.The opening will be officiated by our very own Olympic Gold Medallist and Americas Cup winner, Joe Sullivan.

Support our sailors and QCYC and their plans for a new water sport club – Come along & cheer them on! You can follow the event and timetables of whats on over the course of the weekend here on their event page