All 80 participants in the Blue Water Rally attended the rally briefing and dinner at `Altair’ farm and restaurant which is tucked into the luxuriant slopes of the so called `highlands’ of Santa Cruz Island on Monday afternoon and evening.

Following the rally brief everyone had time to relax around the pool and as may be seen from our photos enjoy a cooling swim. This was followed by beautifully barbecued chicken straight from the farm. Ecuadorian Indians from the Andes played typical pan pipes,drums and guitar and produced a really exciting altmosphere.

Special guests were old friends of the rally, the British Consul in the Galapagos, David Balfour and his wife Maria. Our agents Ricardo and Yvonne Arenas Mortola were also guests of the rally and they experienced the full force of the extremely high rally spirits.

The photo competition of the `crossing the line’ ceremony were judged by David Balfour. Jackamy took top prize with Miss Tippy and Fai Tira in second and third place. Crossing the line certificates were given to all newly initiated shellbacks on special authorization from King Neptune Rex.

The show goes on, more photos soon…