Serendipity Experience 79 : Be a Sydney Spectator!

3:02 PM

This is our first year of owning a boat and so of course we had to join the hoard of spectators out on Sydney Harbour to watch the popular Sydney to Hobart yaght race.


 It was quite a surreal experience sitting in the midst of the action and hearing the boom of the starter gun.


It was the most amazing atmosphere, being surrounded by these immense sailing ships and hearing the crews shouting orders to one another!



We felt as though we were in the race itself....I can not imagine what it must be like to head out through the heads knowing you have days of sailing through trecherous conditions!



Surviving in the harbour alone was enough for us!!!!!

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16 comments

  1. beachcomberDecember 28, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    wow! you had a great spot to see the start. great shots!
    x

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  2. dee deeDecember 28, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Beautiful photos!
    Dee Dee

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  3. DagmarDecember 28, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Looks amazing..I am always in awe of what wind can do to a sail and move a boat at such speed..looks like you had a great day!
    Ox

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  4. Special 'K'December 29, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Wow! what an experience. I was just dropping by to wish you a Happy New Year and thank you for visiting my place and your special comments. I look forward to engaging more with you in 2012. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  5. kellyDecember 29, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    A great experience, and wonderful photos. I can see what you mean though, a bit choppy. We usually watch the start of the yacht race (on tv) but actually missed it this year. You had the best seat in the house.
    Happy New Year
    Kelly

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  6. NancyDecember 29, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    How exciting for you to have your own boat, Simone. That last photo looks a bit scary though! :)

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  7. BeccaDecember 29, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I love these shots! Especially the last one...wow! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

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  8. Lisa GordonDecember 29, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    What beautiful photographs Felicity!
    I wish you a most wonderful New Year.

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  9. UnknownDecember 29, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    What great shots.. That sure does look like some rough water.. I bet it was fun to watch!!

    Hugs, Linda

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  10. JessaDecember 30, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Gorgeous photos!

    Happy New Year!!

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  11. LyndaJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    That looks like fun! :)

    Happy New Year, Simone!

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  12. MichelleJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Wow...that would have been a thrill to be there to see that. That choppy water looks a little rough though. It looks like quite an adventure.

    Thanks for your kind note, Simone. I've missed you. :)

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  13. Simon January 4, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Gorgeous scenes, especially like that last shot with all the motion. Happy New Year to you.

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  14. Rosie GreyJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    This looks amazing, Simone! How fantastic to have a view from in the midst! Happy New Year to you!

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  15. LizJanuary 6, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    You are very brave! I am not sure I would be out in Sydney Harbour at the start of the Sydney to Hobart race.
    Great shots!

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  16. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentFebruary 9, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Wonderful captures, you put us right there with you at the busy start to the Sydney to Hobart race.

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