Mangapiko races 5 and 6 (final)
23rd November 2008

What a great day for a sail, near 15 knots from the north and nice and warm all day. Sailors were put through their paces in the morning; rounding a top mark (developing their technique) and then off to a wing mark making sure that they gybed safely and efficiently. Although the sailors sailed at their own pace they would have been well stretched due to the shortness of the leg and the breeze.
Alex Kraayenhof revelled in the wind aboard his Paper Tiger, Alex enjoys his sailing and this day was about as good as it could get. He finished first on the water in both afternoon races. Alex Wilkinson won both Intermediate races, while Ross Wrenn and Arthur Giffney took the senior centreboard races on handicap. Much to the delight of Gordon Wallis sailing the Hartley 16 “Hamil” he was seen planing at times, to take handicap honours in both Trailer Yacht races.
• Waikato Lakes Regatta is being sailed at Ngaroto next Sunday. Briefing is at 10.00 am.
• Also remember the working bee again this Saturday (29th) to paint the exterior of the Clubhouse. 9.00 am start time. Thanks.