Port Curtis Sailing Club was abuzz with sailors,
the swaying of sails floating in the breeze, rigging taut and
anticipation of an afternoon back on Gladstone Harbour
A large fleet of 15 dinghies,
including Impulse, Laser, 125, Pacer and Moth classes lined up for two races of the day.
We eagerly awaited the unveiling of a new impulse .. Fast Boat Sally proved Addison Mann made a good choice naming Davids new toy.
Though it has to be said David Cue in I Boat could not be beaten in Race 1 .. it took till Race 2 for us to all see what Fast Boat Sally is capable of...
As usual the yachts were sent on their way first ...
Super Freaky timed the start perfectly ...
Restless, Solitaire and Intrigue followed
closely packed
Fleur De Lis followed through
Mike Phillips putting in the grunt, working the winches.
while back at the dinghy fleet ...
Charlie was back out on The Clinic...
Peter and Alex were on the Pacer
David was sailing Fast Boat Sally
while Christopher and skipper Fraser Hannan have taken over the 125.
That comes to Five members of the Mann family on the water yesterday ...
Sue and Caitlin .. where is that Taser?
David Cue was giving 'Sally' a challenge
Rob Graham was keeping his laser in contention ..
with racing style..
there were trios and pairs ...
some close racing happening here... just climb aboard ...
Carli sailed a steady race
The gibe mark challenged a few in Race 2
Sheldon and Ray kept apace all afternoon..
Steady she goes withe Dave Taylor
Scott and Aga kept a close eye on the fleet
Naomi looked smooth ...
Peter had Alexa running the show on the Pacer ..
Race 2 is a start ...
Mann oh Mann !!
and some action down wind .. but into the sun!!
and then down to the gibe mark
Those long legs saved Mitch ...
... it is like walking on water!!
A good recovery from Rob also
Question: Do you think that camera boat will fit under our starboard tramp?
Answer: Whoops!.. but we will get some good shots now!
... beautifully gathered spinnakers
A few flashes of colour on the harbour
Crews at work
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