ASCC Races

We've done two ASCC races this year and no Balmain ones, mainly cos of the demands of Mardi Gras, and the desire for some casual sailing and picnic lunches. The first one was on February 24th when we raced against Quest, Laine's new boat, Antares and someone else who I forget. On board were me, Julie, Mally and Karina. We had a nice race and later found out we came 2nd.

Cheshire Cat at anchor

Then we went off to Farm Cove where we dropped Karina at the Opera House and collected Helen and Haitham. Back on anchor beside the Mardi Gras Harbour Party we met a woman from another boat who swam up for a chat. Quest was also nearby and Antares came soon after having dropped Tony home. Two police boats started circling Antares but eventually left them in peace. Laurie also arrived in Sampinguita (sp?).

Helen and me on the foredeck

A gorgeous lunch followed plus a little dancing to the disco music. Then we saw a big orange funnel moving along the tree line above Mrs Macquarie's Chair. The Queens were on the move.

As the Queen Victoria backed out of Circular Quay, the Queen Elizabeth 2 was steaming out from Garden Island. They passed either side of Fort Denison while we had a fabulous view of the whole thing. Heaps of helicopters overhead and lots of boats watching.

After a little more dancing we got sick of Wayne's new boat Far Out bumping in to us as he had anchored too close and decided to head home. Wayne is parked too close

It was a school night after all.

The next race was on Sunday 16th when Julie, Terina and Lea came with me. We raced against Antares, Quest, Leapfrog and Alcyone. A big turnout for the ASCC.

Tacking before the start

We had an OK start in Taylor Bay after having got to the line too soon and having to tack.



But we sailed to Lady Bay, back to Rushcutter's Bay back towards Watson's Bay and a finish in Taylor Bay. This time we came 4th of 5 boats. Not so good. Then a lovely lunch in Athol Bay before heading home.

Crossing the start ahead of Antares


Next is Broken Bay!