Pictures of the Yacht Race

When I wrote about our yacht race, I didn't yet have any pictures available. So enjoy!


On Learn to Sail Day, everybody got a chance to steer the Amulet and learn how to winch the sail sheets and halyards.





The following week we raced. You can see us in front of a charging stampede of sail boats, having just rounded the first marker.

Early on, despite some intense winching, we were able to frolic with one of our neighbours. It was nice to listen to live fiddle music while we raced by this boat.

Some advantage was to be had by holding out the jib sail. The task was shared by Nancy and I. Somebody said something funny and I stuck my tongue out.

The eventual winner of the race, the catamaran to our right, was unbeatable with its professional crew and lighter frame.

Here you see me winching furiously with Ali tailing the line behind me. The faster we winch, the more quickly we can tack the sail and re-gain speed.

Here's our race crew that evening at the Marshall Islands Resort for the after-race party. From left to right: Ali, me, Valerie, Darren, Nancy and Chris (skipper).