We had one of the regular regattas between Wellington region rowing clubs today - despite a southerly being forecast, they stuck to the plan of holding it out at Petone instead of in the harbour. It started out great - hot, sunny, calm - but the southerly gradually strengthened and by the time we'd rowed one eights race (badly) and had gone out for the second there were white caps. The race was cancelled but we had to row back to the beach, waves coming in at every stroke. We thought we'd be okay, but just as we were getting towards the beach a few really big waves came in and that was it. We all jumped out; half the school rowers came dashing in to help us (which was really sweet, though mostly motivated by wanting a swim) and we all got out safely.
Wellington won the regatta. :)
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