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Notice to Mariners: 01 – 25 Sail Grand Prix, Waitematā Harbour - Friday 17th January to Sunday 19th January 2025 Restrictions to Navigation within Waitemata Harbour. For details on how to watch SailGP please go to www.sailgp.com. Questions about the on-water aspects of the event should be sent to the event organisers at auckland@sailgp.com. SailGP has been declared a Major Maritime Event by the Associate Minister of Transport as per Section 200B of the Maritime Transport Act 1994. In order for the SailGP event to be able to be conducted safely, an exclusion zone wil

Mate has a mooring near the bridge,bayswater side,Hmm could go and stay the weekend on it for free,providing we got there by 7.00am? Quickly find new friends who live in Devon park with harbour views?

Crikey you really do get a lot of choice regarding trim control options for your money😀

Then how would they charge thousands per spectator boat? (Seriously though I can see how that could be a problem with cheeky boaties just drifting along at a few knots, possibly spoiling the view for paid spectators or even causing race control issues if they leave the corridor)

Reasonable foiling moths can be had second hand 15-25k so not unobtainable but like all gear sports, if you want to be at the front of the pack youll need the best (newest) equipment. Back to YNZ, it's easy to be critical of an organisation if they purport to advocate on behalf of a something youre involved with and dont live up to expectations. But at least YNZ are doing something and they do exist which is more than the other national organisations representing yachties of which there are none that I know of lol! If people want YNZ to change then the answer is "get involved" write lette

True, but one millions of people watch every weekend, because it is seen as the pinnacle of motorcycle road racing and the other very rarely seen.

10.5 metre on B pier

Competing and possibly winning are not related to speed. Compare trials motorcycling to GP. Both motorcycle sports, different expectations. If outright speed is the measure, drag racing is the ultimate motor sport. IMO, this is not necessarily so.

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You can’t beat the RNZYS youth program for bang for buck . It has churned out a shed load of pro and semi pro sailors that usually go on to work in the marine industry and race locally or overseas . It lifts everyone’s game and NZ’s standing as a maritime nation par excellence . Kudos too to those that take the Olympic path , that’s some dedication for sure .

Anybody intending to sail closer to home and willing to sell (or rent) their Jordon series drogue? My yacht displaces 40,000 lb (about 18,000kg) which I understand would require 147 cones. Regards, Kieran

Which is more exciting - skimming across water at 15 knots, or flying above the water at 30knots?

What size berth do you have? The one I’m renting is becoming potentially unavailable

My brother in Law is donky deep in selling a 10.5 Metre birth at Pine Harbour, we have had a few chats and lets just say its an interesting dynamic between the market, the berth owner and the Marina Company . PM me if you want his contact e-mail so you can compare notes.

Supposedly they sail in 4-30kt. Don't know of that's avg or gust...

Go racing for 120k or go racing for 10k?

Four boaties not having a great day.

Hilariously referred to sometimes in the media as the “Outdoor” Boating Club.

Saw them zooming towards bean Rock at 1.00 pm today

Does anyone know what the schedule is for the practice races (Thursday/Friday)? When is the best time to be down there to see them going into the water...etc?

It was fairly frisky on monday off Takapuna and apart from some nose ins they all appeared to be handling it, I dont believe they are as precious about the weather as the AC lot.

If they cancel before the first race you get your money back.

The Moth bare hull is $72K https://mackayboats.com/index.cfm/shop/bm-v3-bieker-moth-package-inc-foils-trolley-top-cover/ You could build a Cherub for $20K. There is a 3 year old one here for $10K https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/yachts/centreboard/listing/5084533868 But you are not comparing like for like, since the Moth is professionally built full carbon vs Cherub home built with plywood hull. Plus the Moth foils would add a lot to the cost.