It was then back to the dock at Opua to progress some much anticipated improvements to Fluenta done promptly so we could get back out to Russell to race in the Tall Ships Race in Nirvana.
The race was great fun which is not surprising in such a beautiful boat (an Alden 64) run so expertly by Gary and Julie. We had three families worth of children on board who enjoyed lobbing waterballoons at the opposition.
Summer weather leaving Opua ... |
Racing in Nirvana |
Attack ! |
Racing kids. |
The post race Hangi at the Russell Boat Club |
The post race Hangi at the Russell Boat Club |
Axel and Samuel's Birthday Party |
Axel and Samuel's Birthday Party |
Axel and Samuel's Birthday Party |
The tortilla press is action |
One of the dynemea soft shackles that Victoria made. |
Caution ... sinking the hook beyond the barb in your finger can be painful. Out comes the medical kit ... |
Benjamin's first haircut. |
Benjamin's first haircut. |
Russell from the hilltop |
Julie getting the children to stop moving for a few seconds for a photo. |
Learning how to make leather. |
Learning how to make leather. |
The old printing press. |
Russell from the mast top. I needed to go up to persuade the top swivel to slide down so we can store the genoa |
Russell from the mast top. I needed to go up to persuade the top swivel to slide. |
Nirvana at anchor. |
Sliding down the forestay to check the extrusion set screws. |
Pickling the watermaker in preparation for our grand road trip ! |
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