Considered to be one of the top ten dive sites in the world, preserving this marine habitat is a challenge; particularly as one of its neighbours is also one of this country’s key tanker ports.

Established to provide the youth of New Zealand with access to a character development programme through sail training, the Spirit of Adventure Trust is responsible for between 1,000 and 1,200 young people every year.

With 22 countries competing to win the NZ leg of the 2008 series, it was vital the event was supported by unfailing transmission technology.