A splash of red, brilliant Queensland sunshine and a blue water harbour
a perfect day for Patron's Day or Barry's Day as we know it!
There was a buzz in the air, new boats, new members
Fresh new blood !
The rigging areas were busy
Smart kids, Morgan and Lana were fueling up
There was a pretty new 1'25 on the block
Very summery
Harrison was Foredeckythe A Team were back
Ken
and Jim
On water command were on track
Morgan wore a smile
Harrison was pointing the way on SonofaBeach
or not!
Tony's Angels were under instruction
It was Ladies Day
Peter and daughter Bianca were looking hot
Tuesday made her debut ..
And the yachts lined up ...
with a little bit of push and shove
Tuen proved once again that Size has right!
Thylacine amongst them.
Skipper - Mike Philips
Fleur de Lis had Garth to do the work part!
then it was dinghy time
... splashes of colour to add interest
Steve was taking the lead
Ray was out there ...
a neat and tidy start line
Mitch and Damien gave us a display on the skiff
The Oakley family were in the thick of it. Lana on trapeze
Ben took over from Carli in the race against Ray
Like ducks to water ! Lana was a natural on trapeze, while Morgan took the sheets
there were Men in Black to add excitement
the skiff boys had a few ....
'smoko' moments
and then it was away again!
Herc had a team of rescue operators and paparazzi
Martin was streamlined
keeping it low ...
There were Problems and I boats
Sheldon always gets wet!
Morgan was ducking for cover
Windspiel was back in action and speeding by ..
.. and the skiff turned on the colour
Love It!
Meanwhile the Impulse were in trios
It was Ray, Steve, DavidSteve, Ray , David
.....David
You have to Love that colour combo ...it's a cover page!
Jordi, Morgan and Lana ..
... and from across the Harbour came ....
A great big red kite...
it made Martin feel boring!
Race Two got underway .. it was much of the same
Tony spend the afternoon just lazing around
with plenty of time to take photos....
while the 'Angels' did the work!
.....not looking too taxing!Ben and Sheldon were chasing Ray
who was pumping that sail like crazy!
... not too far behind
The yachts came home...
it was close at the end ...
Meanwhile Bianca was bailing ...
A big welcome Tuesday
An inaugural Race
Congratulations !!
It's a cruising life
Fleur De Lis came next
and the mighty Thylacine
In other news....
8lb 7oz .
2018-2019 SAILING COMMITTEE
The new committee is already on task ! Joining VC Martin Cooper, are Starter Barry Austin, Handicapper Ken Watson, Sue Doyle Principal of our Discover Sailing Training Centre, Division reps Mitch Brown, Rob Rosendahl and Colleen Sawatzki.
For all your sailing queries please do not hesitate to ask any of this friendly team for help.
Thanks to Peter Mann and his team last year for great days on the water.
Welcome to new members Andre and Jodie for your enthusiasm and assistance; Jodie and Andre helped out on Herc on Saturday, and are keeping our 'Lost at Sea ' Trivia team afloat !
Next week Sailing
Saturday
08-09-18 0900 Intermediate Sailing
1400 Head of the Harbour 1 Heat 1
Tides 1413 0.38
2026 4.55
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