Not all the helpers today were female, but a large enough majority to make it a Fabulous Female Phenomenon. Nicola, Bree, Helen, Sarah-Jane, Jacinta, Megan, Tania, Helene, Robyn, Alice, Sue and Eli congratulations, you made a fine job of getting boats out, rigging, getting boats down to the water, driving Charlie’s Chariot, making lunch, time-keeping, lifting boats out of the water and putting boats away without injuring any Manly Juniors on the way. Fantastic!!!!

Of course, we needed a few males for the more mundane jobs like sailing, lifting the heavier equipment, rowing over to pick up Charlie’s Chariot, and being Pontoon Manager. We do appreciate the fact that Jack, Ray, Jerome, Peter, Vince, Tony, Evelyn, David, John and Tom were there to give us a hand, but, you have to admit, the girls were out in force this morning.

We made a very good job of getting boats on the water early, in case the wind came up. Thankfully, this did not eventuate. We had both solo sailors in 2.3’s, Alan and Phillip out at the same time, keeping the Support Boat busy. We also got Duke of Ed volunteer Jack out solo in a 303, and he came back letting us know that he is now confident enough to take out one of our participants next time. Maurine, Jonathon, Judy, Anna, Ashley, Kerri had a great sail before the crowds arrived, then Peter, Jon, Vanessa, Matt came down, followed by Stuart, Brad, Carlo, Dirk, Steve and May from BIRDS.

Another glorious day down at Manly, and we all feel that our rest is well-deserved.