Everything is set, the supplies are in, the guys are ready, the competitors are rearing to go...
The sprint series is set for 9:30 tomorrow, thats Saturday!
Four races, leading to a reverse-start final race. Winner takes all, for a cash prize. Or maybe we'll split it with second and third.
Should be serious fun!
The manukau regatta proper is Sunday, also 0930.
Standard, two long races, set in the awesome sailing waters of the Manukau Harbour.
The harbour is well known for its dangerous waves, and strong winds, when the shallow water gets upset, and waves break with savage force. The harbour is roughly 20 niles across, and circular, yet only around 6 feet deep, and often dries out on very low tides.
Tomorrow is a very big tide, and the forecast is for a beautiful hot sunny day, and 15 knot winds blowing straight up the estuary, so perfect conditions for our short-course races.
Kim Admore, direct from Yachting NZ, is lending us a hand.
Anyone reading this around Auckland, get your "boat" into gear and get down here!
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