erice 732 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 rigging + engine problems but not a sinope schooner... The boat was drifting towards the rocks, the skipper had no means to seek help as his cellphone battery was flat, he had run out of fuel and the engine had broken down." Wellington sent two of its engineers to repair the yacht's engine and provided 20 litres of diesel to enable the skipper to proceed. A support boat then towed the vessel to the northern side of the peninsula, so that the skipper could safely fix his rigging protected from the weather before resuming his trip. The yacht's skipper told crew from Wellington that he was on his way to Reefton. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11768594 did they charge the cell phone? no vhf? going to sail east to west through cook straight with no comms, dodgy rigging and limited fuel? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Obviously the skipper should have come here 1st for advice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shane Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 How silly they are heading to sea like this. Not me I'm safe.For the people who think I'm going too head out too sea without the things i need. I am really responsible and I would not head out to sea without having my rigging fixed and my engine working and experience crew onboard. Money makes it hard but I will find a way. I have done the cook St in 6m seas was fun. Got too be safe all the time. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 You know, NZL1 never did say what sort of boat he was sailing. Just saying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 The yacht's skipper told crew from Wellington that he was on his way to Reefton. Hmmm, that's some new sailing grounds I didn't know about. Has Sea level risen that much already? I see the guy on the Tiller is well prepared safety wise. He is wearing a Helmet by the looks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romany 158 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Yes - that's because he knew there was a littoral warfare unit nearby. Can't be too careful these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattm 98 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Not me I'm safe.For the people who think I'm going too head out too sea without the things i need. I am really responsible and I would not head out to sea without having my rigging fixed and my engine working and experience crew onboard. I'm sure you have learnt a lot since the mullet boat Shane, but to be fair that's almost exactly what you did when you crossed the Cook straight in it. Your new boat looks much more sea worthy, good to see you looking into life rafts and professional repairs. Wear a life jacket at all times while off the coast, harness yourself to the boat, make sure your VHF works correctly and know what channels to use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shane Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Mate I had eplb and flares VHF cell phone life jackets harnesses When I went Wellington to Picton.and a experience crew with me aboard:) Then Picton too Havelock then nelson then Golden Bay. was good fun. Yes I have learnt a lot. This boats way more sea ready:) just need a couple off things sorted out onboard;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shane Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I have been crew on a boat from Wellington to Tauranga Also. Also SailedAuckland Thames Coromandel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 So what is wrong with the motor shane. Anything serious? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John B 106 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Just a guess, but I'm thinking the guys in the helmets and ninja suits might be the navy dudes. And to be pedantic about the article , a motor that has run out of fuel is not 'broken' or needing repair. It needs fuel and bleeding. Makes me wonder what the rigging issue was too, lost halyard or sheet perhaps...... Lee shores , motor issues, lost/ failed running rigging...These small issues come to haunt us from time to time , its just when they all come together that it becomes .... whats that technical term ? ... a cluster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John B 106 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 As for Shane ,... it seems like a very short while ago it was all about how to get a trailer sailer from Coromandel to Barrier, now its up and down the coast and a Cook Straight crossing.... all the way to the land of the giant flightless bird, and a new boat Crew .org should adopt 'im as our mascot, he's living the life while people like me sit at a desk in an industrial area of Auckland . For 3 more days anyway. Have a great Christmas Shane . 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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