BACK TO THE LINCOLNSHIRE LYC OPENING PAGE and CONTENTS From Geoff Hall The Auckland Land Yacht Club in New Zealand presented the 90 Mile Beach Classic over the weekend of October 13 and 14. The annual 180 kilometre endurance race, sponsored by The Park at Waipapakauri, Northland, is each year an extravaganza of landsailing on one of New Zealand's most famous beaches. Lots of sun, landsailing, prizes, and fun on the beach and at the great accommodation spot, The Park. These photos are provided by Geoff Hall. GEOFF HALL'S IMAGES Click on photo for larger image. Bill Nairn's tale of woe - a flat front tyre while leading. John O'Donnell and Geoff Hall survey the damage with Bill who managed to sail the yacht back! Bill Nairn with his "favourite" piece of rubber! Mr Sorb-a-lay himself, Bill Hayward wins another big one. 90 Mile Beach Champion Bill Hayward only too willing to sign his autograph for runner-up Bob Mason. Or is he giving a word of advice... after the event! John O'Donnell (front) and Geoff Hall resting after a punishing Class 5 run. The c5s failed to finish. Geoff Hall captured rigging the former Matt Hemmingway Yorker. Pacrim Classic Champion Alan Elliott gives Bill Hayward some sage advice on how to run an "honest" race.   Bob Mason was the first to congratulate overall winner Bill Hayward at the end of the gruelling 180kms. Only two c3s finished. Auckland club President, Karla Mason, tries her hand at The Seagull Ludic, one of the many yachts manufactured by Kiwi Ian McLachlan of IMAC Engineering. Karla whipping The Seagull Ludic through its paces . These Ludics ain't half bad mini yachts are they Karla? Guess who won the 90 Mile Classic? None other than marathon man Bill Hayward. Bill only to willing to show off the chequered flag after coming out on top of The Park sponsored event. Bill Hayward gets the Kauri trophy from Park owners Paul and his wife. Great people, great evening! [  t o p  ]  [  b a c k   t o   th e   t o p   o f   t h e   p a g e  ] BACK TO THE LINCOLNSHIRE LYC OPENING PAGE and CONTENTS