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So i've done a couple of sketches and they show in a 1:1 setup with 50 kg (technically should be called 500 newtons) of force holding the sail in position there is 50 kg of "pull" in the halyard going from the sail going up to the sheave and of course the same 50kg pulling down inside the mast - so the sheave is compressing the mast by 100 kg. With a 2:1 set up there is only 25kg of load on the halyard so 25 kg where it terminates above the sheave plus the 25kg going from the sail up to the sheave as well as the 25kg coming down inside the mast giving a total of 75kg now... I'm pretty su

Dont think thats right? Bit worried to have a go at this, but in the 1:1 case, the sail applies a 50kg load down, the halyard the same vaule to hold it up there, therefore masthead has 100kg of compression. In the 2:1 case, the load required in the halyard becomes 25kg each side of the main, and another 25kg tension, so maybe 75kg compression? Im ssure ScottiE or Ed will correct me if Im wrong.

Level 3 is pretty much going to be a faith thing. Too many people out to stop everyone. So dont be a dick, or blatantly breach the rules, use common sense, and you'll be fine.

What I am about to say may appear counter to my previous arguements on the topic, but: Where there is a grey area or confusion, I think it is appropriate to apply your own logic, carry out a personal risk assessment, and proceed with something based on your own judgement. Example: Getting to the boat on the mooring - you can row, or take the 2 hp outboard. One is motorised and therefore none complaint, but reduces the risk of what is otherwise a permitted activity. What is the best one to do? The caveats over this is it needs to comply with the spirit or the intention of the rul

Actually, I’d suggest the changes on the website and YNZ’s constitution were brought about by complaints from clubs rather than YNZ changing their ways. The club here has had various discussions with YNZ over charging non racing members (maybe 5/6ths of membership) a fee for over 20 years now. It was brought to their attention, I think at a YNZ agm, that the people they claim to represent - launches and cruisers, were not mentioned in YNZ’s constitution at all, any where, even once. Changing their website is fine, have they actually changed their behaviour? Examples? I can

Problem solved https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/parts-accessories/outboards/listing-2594325360.htm?rsqid=rahp1-52731bafed6c4736b8bba12b9920974f-001

He runs behind a Taxi instead of a Bus

I'd like YNZ to take a more pro-active stance with Maritime NZ and ensure that MNZ receives effective feedback from a yachties point of view. I'd also like to see YNZ have an effective voice when dealing with councils, marina owners and their association, the insurance industry and everybody else that has power over decision making regarding our sport/pastime/passion/profession/livelihood. I'd also like to have Taylor Swift bring me breakfast in bed and I think I have just as much chance of that happening.

This morning ( for Scottie)

It's not surprising that special time hasn't been spent writing fine-grained rules about leisure boating that make everybody happy. This is a massive global crisis and it was urgent, and broad brushstrokes on a luxury pastime is no surprise. ScottieE, I'm not sure your science and economics are sound. If we eliminate we will be visiting rest homes sooner than if we wait for herd immunity and antibody testing protocols etc etc, especially if we pace herd immunity at a speed where ICUs aren't overrun (don't understand where you got your 0.1% mortality rate - the global numbers show tha