Laser (30.9.2016)

As a single hander, the Hobie 16 was too much boat for me; so I decided to buy a Laser. I sailed it at Lake Ngaroto but mostly at Hamilton lake near my house.

The water is still too cold for capsize drills. So I wore a wet suit.

Hobie 16 (May 2015)

Hobie cat

I sold the Noelex 22 in April 2015. In May, I bought a Hobie 16 which has been on my bucket list for 35 years. I first saw this boat in the early 80's; wanted it but could not afford it at that time.

The owner Chris Knight advertised it in the Salam for MYR13,000. He was the MD of SSB. I was a lowly COE working in the Production department.