waikiore 501 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I trust that Auckland will be bidding to host this great event against Sydney, with our proud history of competing in the old Whitbread and facilities here it is a natural stop off-prior to the Southern Ocean. Perhaps after waving goodbye to the AC the squadron would like to step forward as a host club. I for one recall the hilarity and hijinks associated with the Auckland stopover parties back then (when most of the crews slept on board and werent bothered about rushing to the gym each day) Could excite that summers sailing-remember the Whitbread big boats racing on our regatta day? The waterfront was packed-we havent seen that since. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 Good to see that they will be here Christmas -January Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 Finishing off Westhaven !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 Went down and saw them at Southampton pre start, a friendly lot and they will be here around Christmas and doing a Rum race with us -not entirely sure how serious the racing will be the bottoms did not look clean a day out ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 Some of them still in South Africa? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 Half way here now -with girls first and third , the one that started with a dirty hull has pulled out unsurprisingly. Some good racing in mid fleet the Tasman will be interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Into the Tasman now-with each taking their own route-Marie Tabarly went above Tasmania 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 267 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 First boat has finished about an hour ago. Translated9 (the italians) have won the leg from Cape Town. Lion NZ and Steinlager are out there sailing alongside. The next 2 are near the Poor Knights, should finish tonight. Good to see Waikiore is out there on the finish boat welcoming them in. All the boats will be berthed at North Wharf. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 Was wonderful to meet some of the European supporters and welcome this traditional style race to Auckland , deserving line honours winners Translated 9 pushed harder and navigated smarter than some potentially much faster craft on this long leg, check them all out as they arrive in the Viaduct between now and Christmas (with two still coming in the new year) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 Hope the Rum racers enjoy seeing Esprit d Equip finishing -and dont get in the way.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terry B 73 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Spent a very pleasant cuppa hours wandering thru the basin looking at these fabulous boats. So much history. And lovely people - we chatted to 3 or 4 of the crews as they worked on their boats. A lot of French people. And a lot of women which is awesome. Will be heading out 14 Jan to farewell them on their next leg. Unbelievable that it's all so low key when you think of the Whitbreads of the past. Hats off to all the crews. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chewing Gum 17 Posted January 3, 2024 Share Posted January 3, 2024 OGR Free Programs Free programs are available for yacht clubs or schools and also for individuals at the OGR kiosk (shipping container) in the Wynyard quarter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chewing Gum 17 Posted January 3, 2024 Share Posted January 3, 2024 Translated on the hard at HMB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted January 9, 2024 Author Share Posted January 9, 2024 Start on Sunday straight off the Squadron for the third leg and a turning mark at Orakei Bouy for shorebound spectators, I wonder who suggested that good idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted January 14, 2024 Author Share Posted January 14, 2024 Got back from the bay just in time for the start, good breeze to shoot them away, at least no one anchored on the course-for those with long memories, though the Raven 31 that motoring went in front of White Shadow off Narrowneck was a bit silly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 267 Posted January 14, 2024 Share Posted January 14, 2024 Haha, yes but White Shadow sailed right through the OK Dinghy course - but they were on starboard. Interesting to see Paul Cayard at the Squadron on Friday night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 501 Posted January 15, 2024 Author Share Posted January 15, 2024 Translated 9 advisor, and whats more I see they have recalled their ace navigator straight line Simon for the recently vacated skippers job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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