A testing nights racing initially, wind gusts of NE 25Knts and a very copy sea, the crew got very wet. The RO set a nice upwind- downwind course up toward Perano for all fleets twice. A few of the smaller boats dropped out as conditions were not nice for safe sailing.

As the race time went on, the wind dropped, the sea flattened and for those that flew a spinnaker they had a nice fast sail and a good result.

There was another good turnout back in the Wardroom and the BBQ and meat raffle are both contributing to a great atmosphere. BBQ meat and raffle sourced from Mad Butcher Nelson

Next race Tuesday 11th November – here’s hoping for some sunshine and warmer temperatures!

Division 1 Race 6 (8 boats raced)

1st – Oldsmobile – Aaron Blackmore

2nd – Total Eclipse – Richard Coon

3rd – Bluebird – Rob and Jenny Crum

Division 2 Race 6 (5 boats raced)

1st – Cisco – Chris Shaw and Anna Polson

2nd – Bavaria – Ralph Rosthorn

3rd – Wild Cherry – Brian Nichol

Division 3 Race 6 (White Sails only) (7 Boats raced)

1st – Family Affair – David Roberts

2nd – Bandit – David Morgan

3rd – Sunshine – Peter Mitchell

SERIES RESULTS AFTER 6 RACES (5 counted to date one postponed)

Division 1

1st – Bluebird – Rob and Jenny Crum 18pts

2nd – Total Eclipse – Richard Coon 20pts

3rd – Flying Fox Tim Smit – 20pts

Division 2

1st – Bavaria – Ralph Rosthorn 9pts

2nd – Wild Cherry – Brian Nichol 19 pts

3rd – Cisco – Chris Shaw/Jenny Polson 22pts

Division 3

1st – Davision Bell – Mike Vining – 18pts

2nd – Bandit – David Morgan – 22pts

3rd – Celebrity – Rob Blathwayt – 23pts

Full races results can be seen on www.waikawaboatingclub.co.nz/yacht racing