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The Bigfella
11-07-2009, 03:03 AM
Yeah... so this first shot is neither... but hey.... Bazza and I went in to the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron to take a look at the Dragons after their race today. I took some happy snaps and came home wishing I'd taken a telephoto lens with me... but, I didn't. This beauty, Antara was on the hard at the RSYS

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff112/igatenby/iansecond/syd1.jpg

This was the view across the yard and the Harbour as the Dragons came back in...

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff112/igatenby/iansecond/syd3.jpg

No timber hulls, but about 3 or 4 with timber decks. The folks were nice to chat with too.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff112/igatenby/iansecond/syd4.jpg

The cranes make it a very gentlemanly way to sail.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff112/igatenby/iansecond/syd5.jpg

Although this one had me wondering.... a hull full of water perhaps?

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff112/igatenby/iansecond/syd6.jpg
The Bigfella
11-07-2009, 03:09 AM
After a couple of pints of the amber ale, we moved on to the Sydney Flying Squadron, about half a kilometre down the road.... where the historic 18 foot skiffs live. Here they are coming in, including a couple flying the ringtail

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff112/igatenby/iansecond/syd2.jpg

Very much more a sailing club ..... and Bazza immediately knew just about everyone

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff112/igatenby/iansecond/syd8.jpg

The guys putting the boats to bed

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff112/igatenby/iansecond/syd7.jpg

The old with the new in the background

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff112/igatenby/iansecond/syd9.jpg

The bow of Australia 4 - beautiful in Silver Ash and Aussie Red Cedar

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff112/igatenby/iansecond/syd10.jpg
GregH
11-07-2009, 07:09 AM
In the third photo, is that some sort sliding hatch at the bow? If so, what is it for? If not, what is it???
Paul Pless
11-07-2009, 07:19 AM
In the third photo, is that some sort sliding hatch at the bow? If so, what is it for?I believe its for the spinnaker.
The Bigfella
11-07-2009, 04:22 PM
It is indeed the spinnaker chute. My boat has a round hatch there, not as good as the sliding hatch, so I'll change it. I took a fair few shots like that yesterday, just gathering ideas for my refit.
purri
11-07-2009, 04:51 PM
Did you meet Bobby Tearne the bilge rat? (an old co-worker of mine)

BTW Antara races with the Sydney Amateurs.
The Bigfella
11-07-2009, 04:59 PM
The only Bob that I was introduced to was an 18' skiff sailor that Baz sold a boat to back in the 60's (the old Travelodge) He used to own a pub down south a bit. He's still sailing the historics.

There were a couple of guys whose name I didn't catch.

We raised a glass to Shorty too. A few tales were told - but the three beer rule was in force and they won't be retold here (or SA for that matter).

We are planning a return... and will cough up the $10 for the ferry and follow the race around. I'll take a lens or two next time.
purri
11-07-2009, 06:47 PM
Bobby's nickname is "Angry" especially if you crew! He has a few Worlds and national 18ft titles under his belt. Was a founder of the traditional division and built a 6 footer!! and a few 10's.
The Bigfella
11-07-2009, 06:55 PM
I'm sure Baz will know him. Baz won two World titles in the 18's himself.