February 2008 - Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club
February 2008 - Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club February 2008 - Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club
Revolving AvivaAce reporter, Dale Adams, was on hand to capture the action as the Vendee Globe yacht, Aviva, was putthrough its paces a couple of weeks ago. Gary Wagstaff, skippering our own Te Akautangi, assisted with therollover, but was well out of reach when the boat righted itself at lightning speed.Final preparations are madeAngles you do not want to see your boat onEven more unfavourable positions for boatsAnd back to rights34 year old British sailor, Dee Caffari, will be sailing Aviva in the 2008 Vendee Globe, an around-the-world,non-stop, single-handed, without assistance race, departing from France in November this year. Dee’s boatwas built by Hakes Marine in Seaview, and many of you will have seen her undergoing sea trials around theharbour over the last few weeks. Part of the trialling includes a rollover test, which was undertaken inChaffers Marina recently.Aviva is now on a ship on her way to Portugal forfurther testing. A generous donation will be made tothe club for Gary’s time and the Club’s expenses.- 12 -
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Revolving AvivaAce reporter, Dale Adams, was on hand to capture the action as the Vendee Globe yacht, Aviva, was putthrough its paces a couple of weeks ago. Gary Wagstaff, skippering our own Te Akautangi, assisted with therollover, but was well out of reach when the boat righted itself at lightning speed.Final preparations are madeAngles you do not want to see your boat onEven more unfavourable positions for boatsAnd back to rights34 year old British sailor, Dee Caffari, will be sailing Aviva in the <strong>2008</strong> Vendee Globe, an around-the-world,non-stop, single-handed, without assistance race, departing from France in November this year. Dee’s boatwas built by Hakes Marine in Seaview, and many of you will have seen her undergoing sea trials around theharbour over the last few weeks. Part of the trialling includes a rollover test, which was undertaken inChaffers Marina recently.Aviva is now on a ship on her way to Portugal forfurther testing. A generous donation will be made tothe club for Gary’s time and the <strong>Club</strong>’s expenses.- 12 -
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