Last weekend we decided to slipped away to Rakino Island, and in an almost unheard of event, we departed early and dropped the anchor in West Bay at 9.30am.

On route and in and around the Island we spotted a healthy collection of woodys. Some familiar faces and some newbies. Scroll over photos for captions

The sunset on Saturday night was a stunner. When I popped the head out of the hatch on Sunday morning, I did a double take – a very large cruise ship was sliding down the Rakino Channel, spotted again later in the day off Waiheke Island.

Enjoy the photos – can anyone tell us more about the launches – Asereht, Bon Voyage, Poco Lento ?

Input from Geoff Bagnall – Asereht was built by himself and Bon Voyage by Dave Jackson.

Mahurangi Regatta Classic Launch Parade (meeting at 10.15am off Scotts Landing – parade will be in alpha order)

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Most likely mooching around Kawau Island area

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