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At the club cabaret Captain Morgan (alias Auckland's Kelston School drama teacher Francis Halpin) "honours" Yacht Club commodore Rob Lowry after unfurling the flag signifying the opening of the new clubhouse. At right is vice-commodore Jonathan Graham.

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Almost immediately Captain Morgan changed his mind and decided a title was not warranted. However, he had third thoughts and did grant a reprieve. (Continued overleaf.)

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After arriving in Gisborne, Captain Morgan went up Kaiti Hill to pay his respects to Captain Cook.

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Prior to this, however, he was met at the airport by Gisborne's "Young Yachties" where he was challenged in piratical fashion by Andrew McCulloch. In the afternoon the Captain started the yacht race, a handicap event in which the lady crews had to row out to the yachts before getting under way.

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Captain Morgan signals the start.

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Fiona Honey races for her dinghy.

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Fiona makes her way out in a dinghy.

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But Jenny Lowry and Elizabeth Grey are not sure if you can believe all you hear about pirates.

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Jacques Jansen ("Northwind") and crew Greg Hall receive the hard luck prize for the season from Captain Morgan.

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Rob Lowry's yacht took first prize in the day's race.

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Among those enjoying the evening were, from left, Bruce Coulter, Doug Coulter, Graham and Sylvie Watlen and Gary Barbour.

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Rod McCultoch chatting to Adrienne Rosie

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Randal Clare and John Primrose

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Shirley Castles and Selwyn Marsden discussing the finer attributes of rum. Selwyn is area sales representative for Gollins

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Peter and Di de Denne and Les Castles

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Fred and Noel Honey and Morrin Hardy