Chill Pill

No light air specialist, but there will be a couple of Hot Air specialists on board.

Always Marshie Na, off to Hong Kong/South China to race one. Better figure out what they look like before I go!

Looks like La Rochelle is active racing in Tauranga. Now to track down the owner! Thanks for the lead's guys.

Hi, Are there any Beneteau First 40.7's in New Zealand? I have had a quick look on YNZ and Racetrack but nothing pops up. Any leads would be appreciated. Cheers Gary

Yeah looks like HMB and BBYC are ejecting 35fters Or maybe it's just their owners

What do you mean Gazza? BYO Dock Hose as they will no longer be provided.

I give up with the carparks. You Win. Just had a quick read of the e-newsletter. No more dock hose

I'll be down in a moment.

So, to cut a long story short. Can I have some passes to loan to my guests?

Thanks for your response Westhaven. I find the parking thing very restrictive. If I decide this afternoon to grab a couple of mates, hit the boat after work for an overnighter 24hr fishing trip. My mates are going to get towed tomorrow by about lunchtime. No way around it. Perhaps I can grab half a dozen passes, keep them on the boat to issue to crew/guests on an as needed basis? Postage (would take about a week?) and office hours (when most people work their own jobs) just aren't viable solutions.

So to clarify. If i invite people on the boat during the week, either for a daytrip or longer there is in fact no place they can park. The only way around this is if I (as a berth holder) go to the office and obtain some kind of exemption permit for the duration of the trip. Is this correct? If so is it mentioned on the signage, or just on this sailing website? How are people advised of this? Also, I take it the office is manned 24 hrs for those early morning or evening departures? Just thinking ahead for my extended Easter cruise.

Another highlight of the weekend was 3 crew's cars being towed on Friday while we went and did the Route 66. Oh, that's about $750. Where are they supposed to park when going away for the day?