8 sailors, 7 medals.
Our sensational sailors were welcomed back to Rarotonga yesterday morning in what was an emotional and joyous occasion.

Team Cook Islands sailors share the moment with their code sponsor Air Rarotonga on the tarmac yesterday. 09100206

Beautiful pictures of the Pacific Mini Games 2009 sailing that was held in Aitutaki.

Manihiki sailor and newly crowned Laser radial gold medalist Helema Williams will receive a hero’s welcome this morning when she and the Team Cook Islands sailors return to Rarotonga today with their seven medals – three gold, one silver and three bronze.

This morning the people of Manihiki will welcome back to Rarotonga their medal winning sailors who made history on the Aitutaki lagoon yesterday.

Hobie 16 catamarans decorate this beach scene at Aitutaki where the sailing competition of the 2009 Pacific Mini Games comes to a close today.
Cook Islands is a strong contender for medals in the sailing. Final report and photos in tomorrow’s Cook Islands News.

There’s already been an outright winner declared in the Pacific Mini Games sailing regatta – Aitutaki lagoon!

The Cook Islands Laser standard medal hopes are pinned on these two Manihikians. Junior Charlie (front) is close to winning the gold medal going into the penultimate day today with his compatriot Taua Henry battling for the silver medal against New Caledonia’s Jessee Besson.

Manihiki born sailor Helema Williams has the sailing fraternity gathered on Aitutaki in awe.

The Hobies managed to get away for one race on day four and Rudolf Chichemanian continues to dominate this field losing only one race out of five.