Images from the Short Handed Sailing Association of New Zealand round New Zealand yacht race

Environmental scientist Sally Garrett sits aboard Expedition Coppelia as she enters Mangonui. Photo / Deborah Williams

Stunning scenes were captured by Deborah Williams at the Short Handed Sailing Association of New Zealand (SSANZ) Round New Zealand yacht race which started yesterday in Auckland with the first leg, a race to Mangonui in Northland.

Arbitare, owned by Murray Hartley, approaching the finish line of leg one, arriving in Mangonui. Photo / Deborah Williams

Three of the boats on the start line of leg one in Auckland harbour. Photo / Deborah Williams