Once a racer, always a racer

Carriacou Regatta Festival

Yesterday was the first of three races. It was a doubled handed (+ children) race around the island. 27 boats were at the starting line, grouped in three classes.

There were 5 catamarans in the multihull class. We came 3rd. It was lots of fun - especially for Greg who is, in fact, steering/tacking/gybing the boat by himslef. It is in his blood and he loves that.

The kids were cheering Merlin and I made sure the crew was well fed.

Today was the second race. We had on board Tara and her kids Kaeli and Tyler (Todd was racing on another boat) from Duende. They experienced sailing on a cat. In fact the kids experienced playing Playmoblies and Gameboy on a flat cat. We were first to cross the start line and arrived second (...out of 2 cats!). It was a beautiful day and Greg had some great fun again! 

And here is Merlin in action