The Farr 6000 trailer sailors are “world famous” in New Zealand and Australia.

And Katikati Boating Club literally have the biggest fleet in the “world” so they felt it was fitting they host the Farr 6000 World Championships.

Club commodore Don Wallis said, with tongue in cheek, the winner of the weekend will also be crowned world champion.

“These boats were only made in New Zealand and the moulds went to Australia so Australia and New Zealand have a very strong connection – but we have got the biggest fleet by far here in Katikati.”

Katikati has a whopping 12 of these iconic trailer sailers, said Wallis. They are hoping several other yachts will be coming from other parts of the country to boost their numbers for the weekend.

“There’s been so much interest in us doing this and our aim is for Katikati to be the centre point ... we have the most of these boats, and we have the best facilities too.”

Wallis said there will be various vantage points from around the harbour where people can see the sailing.

On March 1 there will be a 30km harbour race starting and finishing just north of the Katikati Beach Rd boat ramp (at the beacon) at 9.30am. March 2 will include three Olympic-style races with a professional starting team with no foiling allowed (racing starts at 10am).

Anyone with a Farr 6000 can join in, call Don on 021 250 1100.

The details –

What: Farr 6000 World Championships

Where: Just north of Katikati Beach Rd boat ramp

When: March 1-2.