Long Distance Race and the Lay Day

After being narrowly defeated in Team Racing, our kids participated in the long distance  "poker" race with all the other teams that didn't make day 2 of team racing (won by Singapore over Peru 2-1).  There were 3 mark boats that the sailors had to locate and round before heading to the finish. As they rounded each mark, they were given 2 cards, and the best poker hand at the end won the competition.

Congratulations to Ceci, who was second over the line and first girl! Her full house was also the winning hand in the competition, much to Ceci's surprise, as she couldn't understand what was so great about 2 jacks and 3 2's!! She was the big winner of the day, and we needed her, as most of our other sailors had trouble even finding the marks!!

We started out our Lay day by visiting a Maori "shrine or temple", one of many that have been constructed around New Zealand by Maori tribes and sub tribes. It was a great opportunity for the kids to learn more about New Zealand's native culture. After spending an hour there, it was off to Go Cart racing!! The kids (and adults!) had a blast, with Michael scoring convincing wins in the junior division and Anthony leaving Hugh in the dust!! Zizi took the cautious approach and was lapped a few times by the rest of the gang! He has decided to stick to sailing!!

The boys have had very competitive soccer games each evening on the sailing club's new soccer pitch, and have held their own against the formidable South American and European teams!

Today it's back to racing, with 4 races expected. We are already a day behind due to the challenging sailing conditions, and the next few days don't look much better. Rain is on the way again tonight with the wind forecasted to drop out once again. Keep your fingers crossed that we can get a few more races in. Enjoy the pics!!