4-0 in the Louis Vuitton finals - go lads!
To celebrate (both the Kiwi victory and fixing my anchor windlass) I have anchored directly in front of the New York Yacht Club, and am flying my huge Kiwi ensign on the stern, and have hoisted the NZ America's Cup flag 'Loyal'; it's just under the US flag under the starboard spreader. The Loyal flag may be from last America's Cup, but it's still fun!
We are in US waters, so out of respect to our host country, the US flag must fly highest - of course.
(Observant readers - that's both of you - may note a cocktail party occurring on the New York Yacht Club lawn).
It's not quite as much fun as being anchored in front of the Société Nautique de Genève (too much hassle getting the boat to a Swiss lake), but at least the NYYC members will enjoy the enthusiasm. I dare say too, that now the American entrant, Oracle BMW, is no longer in the event, they will be right behind us.
I've been fortunate enough to have been invited to the NYYC - both in New York and in Newport - and it is a great club and simply spectacular. No armchair sailors here - it's great to see a yacht club that is all about sailing, rather than a 'yachting themed country club' as we sometimes see nearer New York City. Just as I write this, the yacht club's cannon fired over the bay: it's official sunset and flags come in.
BTW, the US does a lot of good stuff for sailors. Most notable in my opinion is the provision of GPS. It's one thing I've been happy to pay taxes for. Otherwise, I wouldn't be writing this - I'd be looking around blankly saying - as they like to on the Cape - where the fugawi?
2 comments:
Surprised you weren't blaring the Split Endz, hurling obscenities and crashing the cocktail party at the NYYC to commerate the Kiwi's performance! Poor etiquette and the rest be damned...
"Where the fugawi?" is right! And it used to be a great "race" around the Cape. Not sure if it is still on or not, but probably is. Maybe enter this summer if you have time and a crew..
good shit thomas. you gotta show the kiwi spirit when you get the chance. you could even get all liquored up and peel off a late night haka. look forward to seein' you back here.
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