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harrytom

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  1. Learnt something too Didn't know ships have a black box.
  2. Been watching predict/windy and had a trip over the Manukau bar chasing puka and bluenose.Now on hold. Monday looking good but yes working.
  3. harrytom

    SailGP

    Had a read of Seafod NZ march issue. Seems Shane Jones is against Reserves/Hpa allowing Maori with customary permit to take from closed areas. So you may not hear me talking a great deal about mataitai fisheries and customary fisheries. I mean obviously as a Māori I know they’re really important, but I ’m a wee bit different than some of the other MPs of Māori decent in this way…. If science reveals to us that a resource is so stressed that the public have to be excluded, then Fiona it’s the whole public. I don’t like this idea that you have these marine protected areas or you
  4. harrytom

    SailGP

    One point no one has mentioned.kill a dolpiand damage the yacht.Then what would the discussion be??
  5. harrytom

    SailGP

    The Americas cup can be taken out of the equation.Thats purely a Dalton thing,didnt get his way so takes the cup away,. 15000 maui spread around the west coast/lower east coast is not a great number. Seperating Mum and calf is the issue,minority sport and seems here or over the other place you are in the minority group wanting to have GP regardless of NZ sanctuary. Why sign an agreement then cry??
  6. harrytom

    SailGP

    Correct hence the 10knt rule for shipping Leigh,little barrier to Fitzroy Gt Barrier down to Cape Colville https://www.poal.co.nz/sustain/Documents/150112-Transit Protocol.pdf
  7. harrytom

    SailGP

    Date: 24 March 2024 In New Zealand, marine mammals including Hector’s dolphins/upokohue are protected species under the Marine Mammals Protection Act and Marine Mammals Protection Regulations. This legislation directs how vessels must behave around marine mammals and says it is illegal to harass or disturb them. All vessels and people involved in the SailGP event, including any support boats or spectators, must abide by this legislation. It is a legal requirement. People controlling vessels who encounter a dolphin or other marine mammal must travel no faster than idle/no wake speed if wi
  8. harrytom

    SailGP

    I do concede on the GP cats,fleet racing anyones game,but actual AC cats win start win race,boring as truck.
  9. harrytom

    SailGP

    Signed the Ecan about Dolphins appearing in a marine sanctuary and racing must cease. The issue is not so much the common dolphin but rather the hector/maui being endangered. Yes Mammal come play in bow waves etc but can they avoid something doing 50mph+ RC can take his toys and go. Short memories by some how he and Brad left to join alinghi and set the world on fire in AC but failed and came running back with tails between their legs. Now if they want more spectators why show it on tv same day/time as racing is on?Why would you want to pay to watch something that is being shown
  10. Build new brackets and put back in same place.Start drilling new holes lower down recipe for disaster. You will find where existing is bolted that section of hull will be strengthened to take load.Start drilling lower down and I think you are opening up a can of worms,What made you think they needed replacing?
  11. harrytom

    SailGP

    why no dolphins today?? Round them up and drop in the Hauraki gulf then no more commercial fishing.
  12. harrytom

    SailGP

    HaHa no racing today due to Dolphins,why werent they last yr??
  13. harrytom

    SailGP

    Had a Uncle who was a pro wrestler before on the mat and that stuff,early 50s. Just before his death he said would love to get in the ring and show them how its done and yes they will get hurt.
  14. harrytom

    SailGP

    https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/03/22/sir-russell-coutts-says-christchurch-unlikely-to-host-sailgp-again/ "Like a lot of things in New Zealand these days there’s a few minority groups that have a huge say in what happens and that’s the way it works." There had been concerns about collisions with endangered Hector’s dolphins - including from the Department of Conservation - and there is now an independent decision maker in place with the ability to halt racing if dolphins get too close.
  15. harrytom

    SailGP

    Well who would of thought "Dolphins" stop a regatta?? Appears no more Sail GP for Lytleton next yr due to Dolphins. Maybe Auckland but hang on a minute. Auckland couldnt host it due to geographical nature,not being able to close off veiwing?
  16. I have the isolator on the negative side ,why??Last yacht had a wire(presume earth) to the prop shaft. So in my mind ,even though the battery has no earth it self to the outside world.I am picking with salt crystals etc(boat are always damp even though feel dry) that somehow the earth/negative would be connecting to the water and creating a circuit Now comes a problem,auto bilge pump via float switch needs to be hard wired in,if isolator off ho does pump work?
  17. Probably no damage compared to the weed.The weed smothering all shellfish beds,fish unable to get too food source etc But lets do what we are good at,complaining nothing be done and when we try we complain some more
  18. Govt dont seem over concerned as $$ need to spent. Minister of AG didnt have a answer or overly concerned.Could be billions lost,fish/seafood/tourism and even having ships banned at overseas ports. So what they allocated $5 mil,spend $100 mil and get it gone.
  19. TV 1 at 7.30 tonight has a segnent on its removal I believe. Close the gate but horse has bolted.
  20. Treading on dangerous ground disobeying the Admiral😀
  21. Remember the 4 thorny vosper we got back in the 70s?? totally unsuitable ex pommy ships,crews had to sleep down aft with officers due to the motion of the things. But yes fast coastal patrols designed for our conditions and not kept in Devonport .Base them Lyttleton/wellington/northland and maybe milford sounds that way they can patrol the west coast rather crossing bar harbours The Airforce just some 737s fitted out for survelience work
  22. Turn the navy in to coastguard service.Ocean customs watch.Fishery patrol.But we do win submarine exercises.
  23. No I don't.Friend lives on his and he doesn't know whose it is either. Just asked friend for name if yacht/owner.He sent me the photo back in Feb
  24. Bigger picture is most of these older vessels don't have insurance So it falls on rate/tax payers to dispose of.
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