Sailors of radio-controlled Townson model yachts competed in various events for the Oceania Electron Championships and trophies at the Rarotonga Sailing Club over five days, starting May 29, 2025.

Twenty-four (24) sailors from Tauranga, Auckland, Whangarei, Mangawhai, Bucklands Beach, Aitutaki and Rarotonga battled it out in near perfect lagoon conditions.

According to the organisers, the setting was spectacular for those dining at the Rarotonga Sailing Club or strolling Muri Beach.

Rita Graves from Bucklands Beach won the Ladies Oceania Championship, followed by Mangawhai’s Michele Reeve in second place and Rarotonga’s Jolene Bosanquet, who finished in third place.

In the RSC Bar and Restaurant Muri Lagoon Marathon, John Rountree of Papamoa was crowned the winner with Auckland’s Chris Tudehope and Greg Stenbeck finishing second and third, respectively.

Stenbeck won the Oceania Fleet Championship followed by Tony Heays of Rarotonga. Lindsay Graves of Bucklands Beach finished in third place.

Tony Heays won the Captain Tamas Oceania Match Racing Championship, followed by Peter Heays in second place, and Kris Goodwin of Rarotonga and Greg Stenbeck of Auckland tied for third

The major sponsors were Captain Tama’s Cruises, Rarotonga Sailing Club, RSC Bar and Restaurant, Sands Villas, Rarotonga Brewery and Greg Stenbeck (electron builder).

The organisers are planning a similar event for Aitutaki in 2026.

Winners

Ladies Oceania Champs – 4^th Lhia Heays (Rarotonga), 3^rd Jolene Bosanquet (Rarotonga), 2^nd Michele Reeve (Mangawhai), 1^st Rita Graves (Bucklands Beach).

RSC Bar and Restaurant Muri Lagoon Marathon – 4^th Kenny Briggs (Aitutaki), 3^rd Greg Stenbeck (Auckland), 2^nd Chris Tudehope (Auckland), 1^st John Rountree (Papamoa).

Oceania Fleet Champs – 4^th Kris Goodwin (Rarotonga), 3^rd Lindsay Graves (Bucklands Beach), 2^nd Tony Heays (Rarotonga), 1^st Greg Stenbeck (Auckland).

Captain Tamas Oceania Match Racing Champs – 3^rd equal Kris Goodwin (Rarotonga), Greg Stenbeck (Auckland), 2^nd Peter Heays (Rarotonga), 1^st Tony Heays (Rarotonga).