So... I'm hanging up the teacher's hat this morning (a rare weekend without any school work) and heading off to Hastings to photograph the jet sprint racing boats over there. It's actually part of one of my other jobs - photographer's assistant - and I love the change of pace.
I'll spend Sunday in the pit area, taking photos of the racers and crew without their race helmets on, catching the intense concentration that they have as they wait on the starting grid for their turn on the track, and grabbing some choice quotes for the race report that I'll write on the way home late tomorrow night.
I'm totally NOT a petrolhead, but this is a lot of fun, and the people in the racing community are great. It is also a perfect antidote to a tough week in the classroom as it requires total concentration and there's no space for any of my class to float into my head when I'm supposed to be relaxing!
If you would like to see more of the jetsprinting, check out www.jetsprint.co.nz
And if you're near Hastings on Sunday 8th, pop out to Crownthorpe and see the action for yourself. Bring a picnic, sunscreen and a smile... but no work!
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