The weather was light, the sky a perfect blue, there was a crisp freshness to the air,
a cool breeze wafting over the decks in the afternoon...
what could be better than that on a winters day !
Day I saw a quiet exit from Auckland Creek, and a slow first race...
Our spectator boat had talented crew
and the sponsors on board...
were represented on the water as well...
there was the odd, unconventional craft.. an International Canoe,
to test the handicapper!
a jumbled sort of start...
Ten Impulses to fill the fleet
the small fry went out in sabots...
...visitors from other clubs
Multi hulls and trimarans of various types
Brett just needs a coconut or two!
It was slow progress..
...but colourful
some congestion at the marks ...
a few tried some angles..
while others looked a little glum..
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Christopher stopped by for a bite to eat  
and more would have stopped by , if they had seen the lunch the Yacht club provided !
so while we supped, the race went on...
  until with a sudden gust, the breeze arrived and it all looked more exciting ...  the Cats got up...and hummed..   Spinnakers appeared...  
there was speed..
 
and hiking out...
water splash,
 
and action shots
      The second Race was faster and more fun for everyone ,    and in the golden setting sun, the sailors  headed in to party !   Sunday dawned, and after a hot breakfast at the clubhouse, we all headed out again for another drifter  but you can't really complain ...     when this is winter!  A bit Robinson Caruso in the Corsair !      The guests were not complaining ! 
neither were the staff!
 It was picturesque!  though the young looked Restless! |
