erice 732 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 "sailmakers mate" while tied up ripped the main somehow? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 If anyone visits stewart island, you will soon be able to buy an evolution shopping bag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 What sail did you donate to the Stewart Island shopping bag making industry? Was it time for the sail to be donated, or is it a sensitive subject and too soon to talk about it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 96 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I believe it was the large square top main. Damaged somewhere down the west coast. Leg 3 successfully completed by clipper using his cruising main. I'm at a bit of a loss with what to do at work today without refreshing the tracker all the time... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I believe it was the large square top main. Damaged somewhere down the west coast. Leg 3 successfully completed by clipper using his cruising main. That sounds like it fits under the heading of 'sensitive subject, too soon to talk about it...' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 96 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 OK then to put it in language used by real old people who must be very close to considering which Ryman Seniors Battery Farming facility to move into................... Did Gale Force shred it's mainsail last night as I am being told by people who saw something on facebook? Unlikely. They were in the marina in Napier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Square top lasted just a few days in leg two which wasn’t unexpected but hoped that it would get further round. Sails that may be used must be carried for entire race unless permission is given to remove a damaged sail. Stewart Is isn’t the place to race into and dump your rubbish for multiple reasons. Gale Force asked if they could remove the sail from on board and where told that they could only leave it on the island if they could get someone to take it for recycling So that’s why now when you visit the island you will be able to buy an exotic handbag KM 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Both Condition of the race and Island Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 323 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 From the Hawkes bay Today. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=12210929 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romany 162 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 whats happened to Krakatoa today.Heading back to the jetty? Bugger - they seem to be having a bad time of things Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Re Krakatoa One of the co-skipper has been injured in a fall, so they turned back to seek medical help. He has now been sent to hospital for a medical check, outlook is ok but he won’t be sailing this leg by the looks. Please respect the the families wishes for privacy at this point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 197 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Titanium are pulling out quite a lead already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Motorboat 2 has closed on Titanium overnight Yesterday afternoon Arbitare had the smoke come out of their starter motor so are now unable to start the motor for battery charging, initially thought of heading for Gisborne but have decided to carry on now, lucky they are carrying a backup power supply as per NoR Krakatoa are hoping to resume racing this morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 That’s good. Must Krakatoa resume with original crew member or can he substitute? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Either, but it’s looking like original crew will finish the job 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Tracker suggests its really fluky out there with the leaders almost parked up but the tail-enders closing back up. But nowcasting for their area shows NW11-16 kts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Pretty close out there at the moment with good gains / losses overnight. Looks like today will see the race complete for the six front runners. I'll miss the tracker!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Looks like anywhere between 12-20hrs to cover remaining distance in these variable conds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 310 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 It was a pretty painful night with sail changes and tacks all night for very little miles covered. We banked on the overnight SW on the Coro coast but it only lasted for a few hours and actually filled through and stayed outside us for longer. Almost at whitianga with 7kts of northerly. Will be interesting at the next cross which will be after the mercs I think. Something tells me that we will all be in the same hole at some time before the finish. At least it's a nice day out here. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Superb thanks for the update Josh. Good luck. Will pop down in the morning if you guys are still around - partying! ???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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