Russell Tall Ships Regatta

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Saturday was a big day in the Bay of Islands with the 40th Tall Ships Regatta sponsored by the Russell Boating Club.

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Billed as ‘the Southern Hemisphere’s premier tall ship race’, this annual regatta also welcomes classic yachts and any other mono or multi hull yacht over 20 ft.

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Amandla wanted to participate, but she is still in maintenance mode, so the Captain and I took a dinghy ride to Russell to watch the start of the race.

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With so many gorgeous sailing vessels, it was difficult to chose where to point the camera. And time was limited as the starting gun was fired a few minutes after our arrival and the boats headed out to sea.

I share a few highlights in the gallery below.

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6 comments Russell Tall Ships Regatta

Love that second shot in the gallery, Lisa! (actually I love them all but that one really made me smile) The Tall Ships Races came to my home town in 2012 and it was one of the most fabulous occasions I can ever remember. Aren’t they just fabulous grand ladies? 🙂

You are absolutely lovely to say so Johanna. Thank you so much! Looking forward to taking more ‘virtual’ walks with you. And I agree, they are fabulous grand ladies 🙂

Fabulous photos Lisa I have enjoyed looking through them very much!

I’m glad that you enjoyed them Rosemary. Thank you for the lovely compliment. I am enjoying traveling with you virtually!

I could only imagine what it must be like to be there in person. Breath taking alone from just your photographs through where I see. What splendor!

It was wonderful to be there in person :-). Thank you so much for joining me there virtually and for your lovely compliment.

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