Sailors took to Otago Harbour yesterday as the summer yachting season swung into sail.
"It’s good to get the opening day over."
"That makes it a bit more of a special event," he said.
Vauxhall Yacht Club commodore Robert English said the weather provided challenges but windows of sun made for good sailing.
![Peter Nees and Bruce Cloughley sail by each other in the combined opening day regatta at the...](https://www.odt.co.nz/sites/default/files/story/2024/10/yachting_131024.jpg)
Peter Nees and Bruce Cloughley sail by each other in the combined opening day regatta at the Vauxhall Yacht Club yesterday. Photos: Peter McIntosh
The club combined with members of the Otago Yacht Club for an opening day regatta.
![Murray Grimwood takes part in the regatta.](https://www.odt.co.nz/sites/default/files/story/2024/10/yachting_2_131024.jpg)
Murray Grimwood takes part in the regatta.
The opening day was initially delayed on two consecutive occasions due to poor weather.