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Most of the classics -yachts and launches and some owners 😄were at Mahurangi as always for the launch parade and the racing but mainly the dance -great as usual, but instead of doing the passage race home slid DDW home on Sunday -very relaxing. Then went to watch the Tug boat and launch racing off Westhaven on regatta day, I too recall the thousands lining the Waterfront, Bastion Point and North Head back in the day-with Two boats (yes thats right) in the A division it seems those days are gone. The modern classics had a few more but the keeler racing was miserable , and they didnt even

But be aware online entries only -no sign up on Sullivans this year.

Big turnout expected at Mahurangi regatta this year after last years washout

We also got bitten by what I call sea lice -though I believe they are really the larvae, only in Wairoa Bay (four island) this year -the rest of the BOI was fine, swimming numerous times a day. Ignore them and they go away after 3-4 days , but kids itch them constantly...

There is something forming in the Coral Sea area, and conditions (sea temp) are right for it to come down, hopefully we will get Mahurangi Classics away before anything arrives we are due after last year. Though personally no complaints with wonderful Northland cruising.

Translated 9 advisor, and whats more I see they have recalled their ace navigator straight line Simon for the recently vacated skippers job!

Got back from the bay just in time for the start, good breeze to shoot them away, at least no one anchored on the course-for those with long memories, though the Raven 31 that motoring went in front of White Shadow off Narrowneck was a bit silly.

Thats the only time I have heard of this happening with a Mariner , back when Fred was in high production and his wife delivered weekly we sold hundreds of them.

Start on Sunday straight off the Squadron for the third leg and a turning mark at Orakei Bouy for shorebound spectators, I wonder who suggested that good idea.

All Yanmar dealers should have the spacer in stock

If you are taking a boat North for Bay week and would like your car brought up about the 12th so that you can drive back to Auckland -I am available. (Will need to get North to pick up my own yacht).

The two boats mentioned above -no one was hit by the boom initially at least.

Hope the Rum racers enjoy seeing Esprit d Equip finishing -and dont get in the way..

Was wonderful to meet some of the European supporters and welcome this traditional style race to Auckland , deserving line honours winners Translated 9 pushed harder and navigated smarter than some potentially much faster craft on this long leg, check them all out as they arrive in the Viaduct between now and Christmas (with two still coming in the new year)

Is like this year was

Yahoo off to Christchurch we go again , hope the weather was like this year-fantastico

The PR side has been a disaster, and even the yacht clubs havent been given info packs to distribute-never mind runabout man who nips out there once a year and doesnt follow conventional media.

Into the Tasman now-with each taking their own route-Marie Tabarly went above Tasmania

Still no word......

Yes I like the Bay shallower and warmer water with many options

Last one to Nagles Cove gets a cold and dirty swim 😆

The silence is a worry for the NZ round ... and European Media saying the NZ round is cancelled ???

As a detached observer still with LA that work -I see a terrible amount of money being spent on Lipo batteries without anyone upgrading their charging setup, this seems to defeat the purpose as they are not getting: 1 Full Charge 2 Rapid recharging 3 Long life 4 Real safety At the price difference of traditional LA or even quality AGM batteries -I have yet to be convinced -also the issues with solar voltage etc etc. I think starting with a quality alternator and charge controller may be a better investment for those wishing to upgrade......

The Westhaven side was sorted, they were not going to close Bayswater / Northcote I dont know where these made up tales are originating?? Plenty watched in Lyttelton from their houses and the surrounding hills.

A great little series hosted over this past weekend by the Milford Cruising Club, plenty of breeze, yachtsmen and Women helming aged from 14-69 plus . A few swimmers (but no one let go) Real yachting is alive in Auckland -with ex AC , Whitbread and Olympic yachties in the mix with junior sailors too. Well done to the sponsors