A new yacht for the new season- fast and furious it will be!

Lex has bought a new trimaran - a 31' Farrier called Doctor's Orders.

                             We are all looking forward to watching him learn to drive the machine!
                                                            Especially the paparazzi!

                                                                there were plenty of helpers ....

....they did have to call the doc to get to this stage!

                                             but they followed orders....

bit by bit...

                                                            .. bill to follow...

                                                     standing tall.......

                                                       .. a lot of boat..

                                 
                                                        ready to roll.....

put the assorted 'stuff' aboard

here she comes....

                                     

                                                               
                                               .. christened by Lex...
                    

the crew...........

                                                                     

                                                                                    
                                                                      the bungs were in....                

                                                                              
                                                                               looking good.......

off she goes .........

                                                                                        

                                                        Tom checks out his inheritance....

now this season could be REALLY fun!

                                                                                   

Three islands Race 2012

                         The fleet was small,    the numbers many,   enthusiasm high,


           and so another pleasant , well organised event on the harbour by the two clubs.


                                                            though it was a little cool...

                                                                           

                                               Loco looked heaven ward for inspiration..

                                                    and must have found the way....

                                                                                

                                             On No Problem Derek played up front...

                                    Marina took over the helm..... while Lynne took over the camera..

her well tuned crew...  chatted...

                                                                           ate...

.race?? you sure?

                                                               and healthily note!
                                                         The runners did the hard yards....

                                                          There is always a pilot boat somewhere!!

                                                             Lynne got everyone on ... and off..

                                                  who was doing that on immigrant?????????

loco got into racing formation..... 

                                                                   and they still looked pretty..........

                                               the runners had a long road ahead....

                                                          .. there was a new power boat division...

                                               ... I was still getting advice from a Hobbs male .....

                                                         ... the girls saw dolphins and turtles...
                           

and as for a winner......

well.... who really cares?

                                                                                    
                                                                 

Trophy night and the launch of the new start boat, donated by QGC

Everyone came to watch,

                                           The launch happened ,

                                                                                 Everybody was thanked ....

                                                                      
                             Ya hoo.... Thanks very much QGC, Barry ...

                                                   do you like the red rib? . cause I like this one!

                      ...and then we all returned for trophy night ....


                     .. a pleasant meal , a drink or two, a few trophies handed out and a  chat or two..