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Kawau Yacht Club 60 Anniversary Regatta

by Paul Gilbert on 16 Nov 2011
© Paul Gilbert / www.aquapx.com - Kawau Yacht Club 60 Anniversary Regatta Paul Gilbert-AquaPx http://www.aquapx.com

The Kawau Yacht Club's 60 Anniversary Regatta attracted an eclectic fleet and was sailed in light breezes in Bon Accord Harbour , Kawau Island in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.

The beautifully rebuilt scow Jane Gifford was mark boat and adding to that flavour was Brian Owens unique standing lug rigged pram bowed scow 'Le Canard Bleu'

Paul Gilbert of aquapx.com was there to record the day.

© Paul Gilbert / www.aquapx.com - Kawau Yacht Club 60 Anniversary Regatta © Paul Gilbert-AquaPx http://www.aquapx.com
© Paul Gilbert / www.aquapx.com - Kawau Yacht Club 60 Anniversary Regatta © Paul Gilbert-AquaPx http://www.aquapx.com

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