Sailing season opens

Crew members duck for cover as water bombs are hurled

Zululand Yacht Club Commodore Rod Banwell takes the salute as boats pass by

The yachts make a colourful sight as they head down the Mzingazi canal

The NSRI, as always, was present to ensure safety and to pay respects to the Commodore

Members of the 1st Richards Bay Sea Scouts troop raise the flag to indicate the start of the new sailing season

One of the biggest fleets in years heads into the bay to mark the new sailing year

Plenty of horsepower in evidence as some of the big deep sea boats add their muscle to proceedings

A large crowd was present for the Blessing of the Waters ceremony at the Zululand Yacht Club on Sunday morning

PHOTOS: Dave Savides