May Pink Day, Pirates and Open Day
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Pink Day dawned clear and sunny with a good breeze. Soon after 0900 the club was humming with activity – people busily rigging all the club picos, others munching delicious bacon rolls – thanks to Paul, Jan and Elaine. After a briefing from Ken the 30 boats were quickly on the water sailing out to Tektona for the start. The course was interesting with 3 gybe marks…..nice one Ken!! The standard of sailing was very high, especially form the newly trained….we really needed 5 cups as there were so many ‘winners..’ But the Pink Fleet cup went to young Jo, well done Jo, great sailing. Everyone coped very well in the gusty, shifty winds, with Ken giving a little help from the support boat. It was a great morning with lots of new faces, the usual oldies and string of disqualifications!! But volunteers for clearing up in the galley were a bit short – so guys please can we have help after the race next time….we are all volunteers….
Pirates Afternoon.
Gary had his usual briefing by the log with lots of the regular Pirates, swelled in numbers by some new faces and some little ones, Jemima and Tane both 4 yrs old…everyone was paired up and given a number and off they went. The Pirate fleet enjoyed some big water sailing, with Gary providing help for those who were struggling. When it was time to come in, the older Pirates organised a game sailing around a course with a team member valiently trying to stand on a surf board towed behind. Several kyakers kept a close eye on their ‘babies’ – good to see Kate on the water helping towing boats back to shore.
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