Lindsay Richards shared this perfect recap of a perfect day – thank you Lindsay! Scroll to the bottom for pictures from the day capturing all of the excitement, courtesy of John Reeves.
Thank you John Paul for a gorgeous day of sailing today. Your humour and enthusiasm make all of the difference in generating great excitement for everyone…. sailors and non-sailors. Your commitment every year to the race is greatly appreciated.
Thank you to the shore sailors … the Allisons (and those who joined them) whose hospitality made the day even more enjoyable.
Thank you to the Tremblay family today who helped “uprighting” the Richards’s boat allowing the craft to go forward and who without my knowledge helped others. Your speedy response and kind thinking made the difference and the Richards truly thank you.
Congratulations to Trevor Marshall for his “first finish.” Hooray Trev!!! You are the definition of perseverance, a love of sailing and true sportspersonship! Enjoy your victory Trevor!
And Patrick… what a thrill to see our first “foil racer” out there today! The types of craft are endless and it was so great to see the sport in full action! Thank you Patrick!
I was not at the race for the full duration so if I am omitting any other greatness out there today, I apologize. I quite frankly think that your participation alone is the greatest tribute to a long standing, fun-loving tradition in our Bay of Islands. Today was no exception… true grit in some exceptional wind and waves. On a superbly gorgeous day in the Bay on what it is all about in the Bay…on the water… thank you to everyone in this wonderfully exquisite community who support and participate in the sail race.
Bay Of Islands Community Association