Blues skies, sunshine and Tuan came racing towards Red Rib
at a rate of knots
Rob Auty hard at work on the winch after a season on the European circuit
the Hobbs' gearing up to
outrace one another
Intriigue had the Lawn bowlers on board
Maria had an International team running the start boat
Mike Phillips was home for a sail
Amber was first staff pick for a sail
while John was caught mid action
Tuan and Thylacine were a tad early
Restless and Super Freaky were mighty close to the start boat
Fleur De Lis was colourful
the dinghies lined up for a start
The shouts and calls echoed across the harbour
then it was a tack every which way
.... the skiff never disappoints
Mitchell Brown and Damien Van Deudekon
.. they like sneaking up on us!
The Impulse fleet was more sedate
There were three ...
Oops!
Then there was two ....
Sheldon held his lead ...
to the mark ....
David was making ground
You never know who is behind
Ray had a mast problem ...
and do not mess with Morgan ...
Feisty !!
We love that Red Kite !
David looking good against Auckland Wharf behind
Back again ...
Steve and Sheldon kept apace
Ben was the last Hobbs standing
Lex and Sue kept an eye on the sailors
It's that Red kite !! Every boat should have one!
Late afternoon Intriigue came home first ..
all action !
Restless likes to read their kite as they sail
Thylacine looked good in the late afternoon light
A sturdy yacht
Fleur de Lis - all heads accounted for ...
Next week Calendar of events
So we can read it !
Friday 02-11-18 at 6pm - Adult Learn to Sail Theory evening
Saturday 03-11-18 at 0900 is Fairway Buoy Race. No dinghy sailing
Sunday 04-11-18 at 0800 Adult Start Sailing Session 1
