Zoe 8 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 In case you didn't get the email or spot it on Facebook, we've launched the Coastal for 2016, and one of the big changes is a new division for solo entrants. Entries aren't quite open, but they will be soon.In the meantime, we've also set up a free race seminar that's taking place next Thursday evening 4 August at the new Zhik store in Victoria Park. Although on one hand it seems a long way until 21 October, it's only 90 days and it's important to have plenty of time to get everything lined up. Check it all out at www.coastalclassic.co.nz and make sure that you sign up for the newsletter. Zoe PS I'm enjoying being back after a couple of years doing other things! Not quite actually on the water yet but writing about other people being on the water is close enough for now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 530 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Great to have you back Zoe, missed your enthusiasm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoe 8 Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Thanks Sundreamer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,293 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Might be keen on the solo division. Need to update some stuff to pass survey (Flares, lifebuoys etc) not sure why you need lifebuoys (except possibly to help someone off another vessel) on a solo boat! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,767 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I was clearing stuff out of the house today and found a disc with this on it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lht2CRYzpcY&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 329 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I remember that race well. I was on higher ground (6883) and we absolutley nailed that start. Everyone forgot that the buoy was just an inner distance mark and the was well back from the line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aklsailor 1 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 What year was that race? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoe 8 Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Jolly good Island Time! Would be great to see you on the startline. A reminder that the free seminar is on at 7pm this Thursday at the Zhik store in Victoria Park Market. Confirmed speakers are Simon Hull, Angus Willison (Yachting NZ), and Alexis Reeves (RigPro) It's a great chance to get questions answered and top tips from the experts - whether you are a first timer or not. Please do encourage anyone 'thinking' about having a go this year to be there as these guys have a lot of great advice to share. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 375 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 just watched that vid. Interested to know what the S34 ended up doing. Playbuoy? Anyone know? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 265 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Looks like the year is 2008. I see Ragtime (the Spencer) in there. Also Sunstone. Playbuoy got a finish time on Racetrack. But I am not sure how accurate these results are. http://www.racetrack.org.nz/race.php?raceid=19187 Only 83 finishers. A hard year according to the CC history page: http://www.coastalclassic.co.nz/#!history/ge2un Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,293 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Who's coming to the meeting tonight? 7 pm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 265 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 No, I'll be preparing for the SSANZ race this Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 329 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Same, followed by a night sail with the Mayfield scout group. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Still plenty of space available so just let Zoe know if you're coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 483 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Hey Ellie, you going to try the Coastal Solo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,293 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I went tot he meeting last night. All pretty elementary stuff, which is all good for beginners. I did have a bit of an issue with the safety talk, re led flares - see my other post about that on the YNZ forum here if you're interested http://crew.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic/13317-led-flares/ Organizers expect approx 180 boats this year, which will be good. There will be another briefing just before the event, specifically on navigation, tactics and weather expected - about a week out I'm told... I'll probably go to that as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 6 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Re Playbouy, IIRC the mark they didn't go inside wasn't marking the end of the start line and wasn't a mark of the course so there was no requirement to go inside it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoe 8 Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 Great to see you there Matt, and thanks for all of your input during the session. It looks like we can expect a few new boats on the startline, and there is some very promising interest in the single handed division. A trophy has also been donated for this division, which I'll highlight soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 329 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 We are going 2 handed on the Sun Fast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freedom GBE 27 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I hope you wont be too tired to party. The CC isn' t just on the water race, competition continues. Which boat will party's the hardest? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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