Bay of Islands Classic Race

The annual Classic race is held on the first Saturday of the New Year. This Year we were joined on Ardmachree by Sue and Bruce, and Carl and his brother Guy. Several hundred yachts are entered from square riggers to much smaller vintage sail boats.

New Years Day

Leaving the morning after the Fire works at midnight on New Years eve.

                  Banksea as she sails away

               Waitoa raising her anchor...

Goldie with her Rec room...first time up.

Sailing on Boxing Day

After a great Christmas Day at Raratu, we all head out sailing on Ardmachree for the day. This is Kath's Birthday so we have an extra reason for celebration.

Toby's first time out sailing, looks like he will be a master mariner!

Christmas at Raratu

Opua Marina

                               Mack Attack receiving an engine transplant...

 Exaltation arrives to be launched after a refit and total paint job.

 Stepping Exaltation's mast

Ardmachree waxed, anti fouled and ready to be launched.