2016 and sailing

Once again Hogfish maximus is in the shallow seas of the Bahamas, tacking her way back home. Captain and crew all sound and no doubt enjoying the clear water and fish abounding and getting off the hook.
The photos are on board so no new postings of pics. Sorry.
I am on the hard so to speak without the boat! School and work are keeping the shore crew busy but soon all will be together and tackling the task of showing you what Hogfish m. is all about.
Exciting times for the Tiger.
thanks for reading, though not much to read,
Rachel

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Kiwi Raid and Regatta 2016

Robbie Wightman sent us a "heads-up" about the upcoming Kiwi Raid in New Zealand.
The Raid starts January 29th 2016 at Sandspit and finishes fifteen days later in Auckland. Planned events are scheduled along the way, for sailors and rowers alike. There will be a two day St Ayles skiff regatta at Whangaparoa in the middle. Everyone is invited to join in.
This event is fully catered, so entrants get three meals a day. Accommodation is mostly camping, with good facilities.

This raid begins on the  Matakana River at Sandspit, NZ.
The Mahurangi River opens into Kawau Bay at Mahurangi with access to the destinations of Kawau Island and the Hauraki Gulf in the most popular cruising destination in New Zealand.
The raid ends in the busy Waitamata Harbor, Auckland, NZ

Raid New Zealand was formed to promote, support and facilitate small boat adventuring and raiding in New Zealand. This will be their first organized raid. There are six St Ayles skiffs entered, including two with sail rigs (please see previous post about outfitting a St Ayles Skiff with sail power.).




Thank you, Robbie for the update - Wishing you fair winds and fine weather for the first Kiwi Raid and Regatta!

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