There is pretty good rivalry between the M Class and Flying 15.
On the M Class website they describe themselves as:
The Emmy, as the M-Class Yacht is affectionately known, is one of the few traditional racing yacht classes that has survived the relentless march of progress. It is testimony to the quality of the Emmy and the dedication of those fine sportsmen committed to it that a class of expensive, wooden clinker boats continues to flourish in a world dominated by exotic, hi-tech materials and keel-boat racing.
Last weekend was the classes 90th Birthday celebrations, and they put on a party that no Flying Fifteen sailors could fault. Tacked on to the celebrations, on course far away from the 16 racing M Class, we sailed our Auckland Champs. Neil and I had a very consistent regatta finishing 2nd in 3 races on Saturday, and then as it was too windy on Sunday this allowed us to finish 2nd overall. Many hiking rums were consumed by my loyal crew for his efforts.
Next week Rob and I once again sail Coppelia, this time to Tauranga, I can’t wait. More on that next week.
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