Sailing Office Report

One of our vessels had displayed their burgee upside down, an international sign of distress, but thankfully that wasn’t the case until their attention was drawn to it.

Prizegiving and appreciations as usual and we were delighted to welcome Vice Commodore Andrew Aitken with crew Kelly, Roger, and Nelsha (on her maiden voyage) on his new yacht (yet to be named!)

It’s dark early now we’ve lost daylight saving; sailors returned to their vessels grateful the wind had eased as per the forecast.

Sunrise revealed an idyllic calm morning where the dinghies were bobbing behind the yachts on loose painters, as fish were jumping, terns diving, birds singing while we “enjoyed” the gentle rocking as the first Waiheke ferry wake swept into the bay. The early risers were up to wipe off the excess rain/dew helping to remove the salt spray from yesterday.

One yacht was still racing with her black & white flag flying from the backstay. Muted voices rose from boats as people awakened and reached for that first cup of coffee. Burgees hung limply without a breeze to display their colours, but as the kettle started whistling a light zephyr appeared. Some early birds had already departed.

Over in the direction of Auckland, a black cloud cloaked the city, but we were bathed in sunshine with excitement brewing to join the 36 Degrees Brokers RNZYS Annual Picnic at Motuihe in our 150th year. Results: 1st line Terminator, John Faire. H’Cap 1st Platine, Peter Lavelle; 2nd Elusive III,

Brian and Tyson Orr (Pink Cadillac) savouring refreshments ashore.

Ross McKee; 3rd Nomos, Marguerite Delbet. Series Results: 1st line Terminator. H’cap 1st Platine; 2nd Elusive III; 3rd Eleanor, Steve Callagher.

• Dates for your diary: Cruising Dinner September 1st. Sheryl Lanigan, Share Delight

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