erice 732 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 ^^ clipper, thanks for the ride on voom for the BB rum race last fri. now the adrenaline has fully left my system it seems the main memory i'll keep is my bum call to duck that 6? kn mono's stern when we could have crossed clear ahead with our 12? kn by calling the duck on a boat going half our speed, when we were fly'in a hull it all got very special as we turned down from a close reach to a broad reach and got even faster, with less space, to get behind them well done in keeping us on the pace and below 45 degrees tilt for that DUCK in my defense, that #1 should have a window so those calls don't have to be made by someone with only a glance after crawling out on a sliding tramp i hope when single handing you remember the way that #1 leaves the helm so blind ps have now worked out the 3rd call i could and should have made Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild727 5 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 So.... Im back from the overseas travels! Who is coming out for a night play at Kawau? I hear i missed out on a fantastic weekend down bottom end of Waiheke... And while you are at it, spare a thought for Route1. Last years race was a slog up hill with not enough wind to finish the race for some of us... Im really looking forward to see what this year brings... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 358 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Voom is keen for kawau race. Really looking forward to it. Have to head home early Saturday morn, so if anyone knows anyone who is wanting a lift home Saturday, id love crew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Night Race to Kawau Start 6.10PM Friday 12 February. This is our lead in the the Route 1 (Route 66 for the crewed boats) The night race to Kawau is a good manageable challenge for single handers who haven't experienced the challenge of sailing alone at night. And the course isn't too long. Who's in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Check out the gallery at soloiq.org.nz for the pics of the Orapiu Wharf start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Justuts 0 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Such a great weekend down at Waiheke. Real Deal will be on the line for Kawau. Looking light again so it will be nice not to be out there in the heat of the day. Where will party be? (must remember to park on less of a heel this time) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Best anchorage for you probably mid channel in Bon Accord!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kaihe Atamai 2 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Friday party: Word is you need to look for a large, mast-free trimaran with a bunch of singleminded types aboard, likely in Bon Accord (Schoolhouse?) Changed, can you verify? Such a great weekend down at Waiheke. Real Deal will be on the line for Kawau. Looking light again so it will be nice not to be out there in the heat of the day. Where will party be? (must remember to park on less of a heel this time) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 a reasonable spacious diy 50C carbon kiln is an old car in full sun on a hot day small bits get the best hit on a newspaper covered dash larger bits in the back of a station wagon you can leave a thermometer in their too if you want to see how hot the bake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild727 5 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Friday party: Word is you need to look for a large, mast-free trimaran with a bunch of singleminded types aboard, likely in Bon Accord (Schoolhouse?) Changed, can you verify? "Friday finish" being loosely said as at 3kts N we will be lucky to finish before Valentines day! Although, powers to be advised that there will be a party regardless of what time we finish... Whats the cut off time for the race? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kaihe Atamai 2 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Along with the SoloIQ NOR, the RYC "Gulf Series" NOR and GSI's pertain for this race: http://richmondyc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015-16-RYC-General-Sailing-Instructions.pdf http://richmondyc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015-16-RYC-Gulf-Series-NOR.pdf Hence the cutoff is 8AM Saturday. Seriously. This race is being started by RNZYS out at Orekei, so please make sure you are aware of the times as per the notice. There will be a lot of boats on the start line and so we ask that you are extra cautious about maneuvering prior to the start to avoid problems. Finish boat will be Taipan (a 12m launch parked with a flashing light off of Momona Pt, Kawau - if you are finishing well after midnight and no patrol boat is on station please take your own time on passing Momona.) As always, the final words on the race are in the NORs and SIs and relevant amendments. Along those lines, please keep a look out for an amendment that will set the start times - this are being worked out presently and will be on the RYC notice board and online on the RYC notices page prior to the race. http://richmondyc.org.nz/racing/notices/ And a last note - the SoloIQ prizegiving will be planned for 10AM Saturday on Impreza (a mastless trimaran owned by Taboo skipper Charlie, and also where the party is happening as you arrive into Kawau. Fri night / Sat morning) All SoloIQ racers are also entered into the RYC Gulf series race - which has another prizegiving (aren't you all lucky!) on Saturday afternoon (4:30pm-ish) and will most likely be held under the big fig tree in Mansionhouse Bay - BBQ food provided, but feel free to bring your own as well. Looking forward to a great weekend. Contact me on PM if you have any questions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kaihe Atamai 2 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Amendment for start times now out: http://richmondyc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Amendment-No-3-2015-2016.pdf Have a look at the amendment, but basically, SoloIQ follows the RYC divisions and will have two starts: SoloIQ Div A (open), start with RYC Gulf Series Div C: RYC Gulf Series Race 5, Div C Keelers Open, flag is Black, start at 1820 hours SoloIQ Div B (no extras) start with RYC Gulf Series Div E: RYC Gulf Series Race 5, DIv E No Extras, Flag is Black/White, start at 1805 hours SoloIQ prizegiving 10AM on the temporarily-power-tri party barge (Impreza, parked in Bon Accord Harbour). And remember to support the host club by showing up to the prizegiving for the Gulf Series race as well - 4:30 Saturday at Mansionhouse Bay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 97 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Not sure if others are doing the squaddy around kawau race on sat but that will probably mean a few miss prizegiving? Or maybe it'll just be me.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 358 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I have to be home Saturday arvo, so I will be leaving early sat morning (if I have arrived!). Unfortunately I will miss the prizegiving(s). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Who's doing it solo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Night Race To Kawau with Solo IQ. Tomorrow night's challenge. Entries to Richmond Yacht Club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 317 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm taking the sunfast up but with the family on board. Might still pop over for a rumba at some stage tomorrow night. Hoping to do the route 66 solo though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Craig will like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle1 21 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 oracle is going up, just me and the kids, so essentially solo. or even negative solo. see you on the start line, with big blue up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild727 5 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Very cool weekend for SoloIQ! Huge thanks to Sail IQ and Charlie for organising a Mothership ☺ Race report is simple: Start with a spinnaker wrap, allowing the fleet to get away and find soft patches, and then do about 746 gybes to avoid getting stuck (for hours on end)! Lots of confused looks from the big boat crews as you sail past them... Get to the finish, cross and than realize that there is a whole flotilla behind you ☺ Wicked after match function! Barbecue and drinks till 6:30am short sleep and another barbecue for breakfast! Awesome bunch of guys, camaraderie is remarkable. Start photos are on Live Sail Die and are looking great! Suellen has done an awesome job (as always) Really looking forward to Route1!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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