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Mid Winter Madness at ‘Cape Horn’ for the RNZYS Cruising Division

In what is becoming an annual event, more than 20 RNZYS members from seven boats set sail for “Cape Horn” on the shortest day of 2021.

This particular Cape Horn is situated in Izzy Bay on Rangitoto, so a somewhat shorter and calmer passage than the Southern Ocean landmark, but a great excuse for many to give their boats a mid-winter run.

Although the forecast was for rain, the brave and bold donned winter woollies and met ashore for a BYO toast and token photo or two.

Penny Whiting was quick to update last year’s sign, and the sun even made an appearance for much of the shore gathering. As the rain set in, many guests reconvened on Mike Malcolm’s Affinity to continue with tales from the Horn as well as a mid-winter swim for a few hardier souls.

By Sarah Porter