Festive kite flying event

SAILORS from the Royal Natal Yacht Club invite the public to fly high with them at their second Kite Flying Competition on Christmas Eve.

Back by popular demand, the second kite flying competition starts at low tide on the sandbank in front of the yacht club lawns. At the inaugural event, more than 20 kites were sent up with the experienced sailors having to negotiate winds in a different fashion to keep their kite adrift.

There were a number of fun competitions, including the person who could send their kite up the highest, the person who was able to keep their kite up the longest and also who could land their kite in target accuracy into a few hula hoops laid out in various spots.

Low tide will allow interested kite flyers to start flying kites from 9.30am and when the tide starts coming in, should conclude by 12.30pm. Everyone will then be able to enjoy a hearty Christmas Eve lunch.

Rear Commodore for the yacht club, Rob Samways said: “The first session we had was so well received, we had kids in gum boots coming and flying kites, seasoned sailors all enjoying the gentle breeze. It turned out to be such a fantastic, colourful family event that we have brought it back because of all the requests we have been getting. What better way to bring in the festive season than spending time outdoors. Kite flying will commence early and then the club will put on a Christmas Eve lunch.”

For more info visit www.rnyc.org.za or contact Kearin 031 301 5425.