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Madcap Capers On The Maitai
The annual raft race down the Maitai River attracted the usual assortment of entries. Most were extraordinary, some zany and others just plain ridiculous. Regardless of the seaworthiness of the craft, the crews had a great time, and as any river sailor will tell you, that's the main thing. (Pictures: Ian Skinner).
Hell's teeth, what's this? It looks like a floating advertisement for that brand of petrol supported by Hogsnort Rupert. But you could hardly say this is butane boosted and judging by the shape of the paddles, this raft will take a while to finish
A bearded sailor casts an experienced eye over the scene. Checking the shortest route to the pub?
Tyre tubes, paddles and the old-fashioned leg kick -they all help
What ship could afford to sail with, or without, a crew like this? The seamen's union would never be the same
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Just racing to win, not to break any records. Life's great when you're cruising
A floating bedstead, with Harbour Board man Jim Crapper the driving force
Now this is more like it. The faster craft in the first race get away to a flying start
Adding a feminine touch were a couple of smartly dressed lasses
Okay you guys. Keep pushing