Changed 10 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/sailing/solitaire-du-figaro-2015-yann-elis-takes-22minute-lead-into-shortened-final-lap-10334220.html Wouldn't it be cool to have something like this on our calendar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 317 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Yes that would be seriously epic. Closest thing we have is the Solo Series, http://www.soloiq.org.nz/ So lets all get behind it and maybe one day it could grow to an event like the Figaro. Im going to give it a go in the Sun Fast 3600. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Will be an epic summer. Where'd you find the artwork? Sites coming along too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Who's a goer for this? First weekend is a two race escape to Fairway Bay for a happy hour, feed and farmer market day breakfast followed by a race back to Orakei. Ponsonby CC running these two races. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dambo 44 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Anybody have a boat I can borrow? I'm saving up but not there yet and the kids trailer sailor doesn't meet the requirements (Category A or SRI of 1 or above) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Big Bickies would be just the go! Lot of boat for the coin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dambo 44 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Big Bickies would be just the go! Lot of boat for the coin. ..yeah... but I'd rather the 9.2 than an IOR. Last time she was up for grabs I was tempted but... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Better to be sailing than dreaming about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dambo 44 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Well it's not like I'm sitting around dreaming about being out - I mean, I'm out racing at least once a fortnight. Just not on my own boat. Which is cheaper. Really, until I want to go single handed or take the kids cruising in the summer, I'm winning So Ray, how much for BB? I hear Scarlet Fever is going out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Race 1; The Ponsonby Cruising Club Gulf Harbour Challenge - Saturday 10th October 2015 This is an addition to the series this year allowing the fleet to come together at the end of Race 1 in the shelter of the beautiful Fairway Bay inside the Gulf Harbour Marina. The start area has been set at Orakei to make it easier for participants not based at Westhaven. A highlight of the this event will be a sponsored happy hour, or two, and the presentation of specialty, limited edition, series shirts, to all series entrants. The facilities at Fairway Bay will provide a brilliant setting for a happy hour and barbecue dinner. A highlight on Sunday morning will be visiting the local farmers market, held at Fairway Bay. Race 2 will start on the Sunday at mid-day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Check out the FB group soloiq. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Variant 2 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 This sounds great. How soon til the NOR for race 1,2? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 As soon as the clubs get their Year Books done. Race dates are confirmed though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thinking of bringing Berenice up to do the R66 single handed sounds like a lot of fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kaihe Atamai 2 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 NOR and other race docs for the SoloIQ are up: http://richmondyc.org.nz/racing/info/singlehanded-series/ Check out the SoloIQ website and facebook for news: http://www.soloiq.org.nz/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Soloiq/862066083885194?fref=ts This year the series is a single fee, no need to individually enter all of the races. Nice to see BooBoo getting in on the action! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Right let's get the entries rolling. This year is much easier with just one entry fee. All of the course details are on the soloiq web site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild727 5 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Well well well Here we go again!!! Little red tortoise will be there this year too! It would be nice to see a few more small boats out there! There is solo and than there is SOLO... All of the big boys bugger off quite quickly so it would be nice to have another small boat to go against!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Apparently Rock L is going to be there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild727 5 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Suppose we dont need too bigger whip to get him along. He is only two boats over from you after all AND has to walk past my boat to get to his! Double whammy!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild727 5 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 The way this is going we could end up calling this "H pier challenge"! How many people can we get to join us at the start line!!!! Now, everybody bring a buddy!!!! (Buddy needs to turn up on his own boat!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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