Back into the Summer series for 2019 with 2 races to go. WindPredict was promising 10 knots from the East. Unfortunately it under-delivered with a very light breeze to start, but filling in with a bit more consistent pressure as the race went on. Very tight racing was had with all bouts finishing within 10 minutes after 1.5 hours of sailing. Sarnia sailed strongly to take the gun with Limeburner picking up another handicap win.

The Waitakere Championships were held for the 2018-19 season over the weekend of December 15 and 16. In terms of participation it was a great competition with 14 Frostbites sailing each day. In weather terms it was a true test. With six races completed it can only be considered a successful event for the club and the Frostbite class.

Another great turnout with 14 boats racing. A new challenge today with fickle winds that couldn’t decide what direction they wanted come from. Once again it was Team Effort that showed the fleet the way to take the win. Handicap honours went to Footprint.

With 15 boats in the main fleet and a couple of Opti’s on the water it was a great day with a breeze to test. It was also a day that brought everything; boat on boat action, a sinking, a walk in the mangroves, flexible attention to the course, a capsize and abandon ship. Even Team Effort which left the fleet in its wake for both scratch and handicap wasn’t without some gear challenges.

On a day that was promising a brisk breeze, a delayed Race 2 had to be shortened as the wind dropped. In an act of grand larceny Sub Zero stole the gun from Sarnia. Sailing a strong race, Family Affair took the Handicap honours.