Caz photographs rigging Little Dragon

I went down to Harwood with Rae Wills and Caz Coffey for a relaxed weekend on the Clarence. Unfortunately at the last minute the forecast changed and on Saturday there was such a strong southerly that we stayed safely on shore and just watched a small intrepid fleet of dinghies racing. Luckily the wind dropped on Sunday and we spent several glorious hours afloat and that made the whole venture worthwhile.

Caz is an experienced photographer and took the snaps below of us rigging Little Dragon.

Pretty easy to step the mast on Little Dragon

Caz Coffey, photographer and new crew, took this selfie

I insist on having a wind indicator although John Woods says that only wankers use them

John Woods was determined to fix ongoing hassles with the jib furler

Pam and Rae getting the mainsail lugs into the mast track

Securing the lugs with whipper snipper cord (an excellent tip)

Rae flaking the mainsail

Pam showing Rae the mainsail winch

Rae - I hope enjoying herself

Caz at the helm for the very first time

All went well, Caz is a natural. It must be in her genes as her great great grandfather was Admiral of the Australian Navy.

Harwood is a superb spot to chill out - except when there is a raging southerly