Trailer Yacht Regatta
29/09/08 09:05 Filed in: September
27th and 28th September 2008
The victors in Division one were the crew from New Plymouth Ian Horner, Kyle, Charlie and Wayne aboard “Bonkers”. Their five first placings on line and also on handicap could not be beaten. Places behind them however were keenly challenged for. “Espresso” sailed by Peter van der Stap and Evan Ward, who’s tally included a win on handicap, took second place from the ever threatening “ResiVor” and Taiko” respectively. The Jokers had a race within a race, their positions frequently changing with little being certain till the finish line was crossed. (Watch out for the action at the Joker Champs on the 11th and 12th of October at Lake Ngaroto).
John Hansen and Shane Buxton took first place in Division two on their Nolex 22 “Lifestyle”. John had lost no form after a break of many years from sailing at Ngaroto. Phil Skipworth sailing under the Kawhia Boating Club banner (one of three boats from Kawhia) headed off John Roszak the first resident local sailor for second and third places respectively.
The wind blew to 25 knots for the fourth race on Saturday, too strong for some, but certainly finished the day with added excitement. The sailors were still able to enjoy the Saturday evenings Pot Luck dinner (thanks to all for your delicious dishes), even though some bodies felt as though they had played rugby all day! For the stayers desert was served, late it may have been but very well received. Breakfast was devoured by the able bodied on Sunday morning, others not so keen!
Thanks to the many people who helped in the clubhouse with the huge catering task, it all went so smooth and appreciated by all at the regatta. Thanks to all sailors for being great sports making the weekend another one to be remembered.
The victors in Division one were the crew from New Plymouth Ian Horner, Kyle, Charlie and Wayne aboard “Bonkers”. Their five first placings on line and also on handicap could not be beaten. Places behind them however were keenly challenged for. “Espresso” sailed by Peter van der Stap and Evan Ward, who’s tally included a win on handicap, took second place from the ever threatening “ResiVor” and Taiko” respectively. The Jokers had a race within a race, their positions frequently changing with little being certain till the finish line was crossed. (Watch out for the action at the Joker Champs on the 11th and 12th of October at Lake Ngaroto).
John Hansen and Shane Buxton took first place in Division two on their Nolex 22 “Lifestyle”. John had lost no form after a break of many years from sailing at Ngaroto. Phil Skipworth sailing under the Kawhia Boating Club banner (one of three boats from Kawhia) headed off John Roszak the first resident local sailor for second and third places respectively.
The wind blew to 25 knots for the fourth race on Saturday, too strong for some, but certainly finished the day with added excitement. The sailors were still able to enjoy the Saturday evenings Pot Luck dinner (thanks to all for your delicious dishes), even though some bodies felt as though they had played rugby all day! For the stayers desert was served, late it may have been but very well received. Breakfast was devoured by the able bodied on Sunday morning, others not so keen!
Thanks to the many people who helped in the clubhouse with the huge catering task, it all went so smooth and appreciated by all at the regatta. Thanks to all sailors for being great sports making the weekend another one to be remembered.