Blown Away

Well, what a beautiful day Sunday 13th October. 

The best part was to welcome back James R. It was great to catch up with his life experiences of New Caledonia. Or just chat.

Three 16's got on the water about mid day, Mick and an unknown crew, Graham and Paul, and Scott and Simone. Graham & Paul made a spectacular return to the beach when the NorWester hit. The other two boats, returned with big smiles on their faces.

The main group of boats had made it to the beach only to be sat on to hold them down, before being de-rigged on the beach when the NW hit.

Then it was time to get the Waves rigged for some fun. Yes fast and furious - just ask our newest member Kayle, he didn't stop talking about the control or out of control ride he had. Wow!  The three boys were out to have a good time. Pat made an interesting stage left? Why Pat? Not long after Kayle was in and lucky Will had an out of controlled ditch but at-least he stayed with the Wave. All the way to the rescue part at the point. It was not until Scott and De were on their way out on the second Wave that they saw the second head of Kayle further out. Both Pat & Kayle enjoyed that sail.

There was a lot of questions asked about the Forster weekend. This is hear say Quinny did us proud. Pat with Upu said he came second infront of Mick, so a well done was my response but does Pat tell the truth?

Darryl and Sue enjoyed the weekend, Sue having the usual bruises to show off what a swing around the front of an hobie 18 will create. Darryl couldn't stop talking, if you go to one regatta it must be Forster! It has atmosphere as all the great old & young up and coming were there.

The rest of the motley group went over to Callalla Bay for an enjoyable weekend. That is Scott & Simone, Andrew & his crew. And others too many to remembered by this old sole. Sorry. I did hear that Tait and Kyle represented over there to, their dad Adam helped Scott out on that crowded beach front for space. The weekend was a success for the Callalla Bay Sailing Club.

So the rest of the afternoon was spent having a nice lunch prepared by three young girls. A few cold drinks and a slow completion of putting the boats back on their trailers. Sorry James, only a ride on the wave for your first return maybe next weekend, we all will be out there. 

It was also noted a one PS number plate was seen going along Elizabeth Drive with a new Hobie Wildcat. Bailey and Peter on Saturday joined a fleet of 16s on the water on Saturday arvo

- John & Clare, Peter & Nick, Mick & Pat and Andrew & Will. They were out there practicing for the World's by going on one tack for four minutes  in pairs then tacking to see which pair had the wind advantage? Peter said it was a surprise, the middle of the bay had the advantage, which had gone against his 18 experiences.  I think those 5 boat out there on Saturday had the best of the conditions. Envy is a virtu. They say.

For those that did hit the water on Sunday, it can be said they had a wild and wooly ride. It was noted those who didn't make it, were riding Ford or Holden home on the mountain.

See you next Sunday on JB.

Lady Hobie