Audi Hamilton Island Race Week - Day 6

Friday dawned bright and early with fresh daffodils for Daffodil Day. We set up at the Yacht Club and Briefing and were well supported by all boats with extra promotion from the Race Committee.  There were two radio interviews with Catherine and Cherie to promote Daffodil Day.

Before the start, due to Salacia's reputation, the media team approached us to have two 'go pros' on board. We can't wait to see the footage.

Friday is the traditional dress up day for the boats and everyone was looking fabulous with crews in tuxedos, dressed as superheroes and as cows, just to mention a few.

The Race Committee changed our start to be at the Southern end of Dent passage, sending us in to a washing machine sea. Nothing we haven't we haven't seem before but never at Hamilton Island. Making for a cold and wet crew before the start, Max asked asked why this wasn't in the brochure.

Luckily, not long after the start the sun came out from behind the clouds and we had a reach across to Long Island at 9-10 knots.  From there we popped our 'wompah' our favourite sail with the dolphin design. We rounded Long Island and went to White Rock then back across to Denman Island and back to Dent Passage to finish.

Once again we got the 'gun' on the finish and were really happy with our race. Unfortunately, a few boats had a great day so not a great handicap result. There is always tomorrow.........

It was back to sell more daffodils and again, we received great support. Another great day at Hamilton Island. Where else would you want to be?