Guest Brucey Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks mate but I am sorry. I was warned not to go out and I was arrogant enough and confident enough to go. The boat is really good in big seas. What let me down was an error in multihull sailing. She would not have gone over had I been on the ball. What I had not given much consideration to was what it takes to rescue someone and all that goes on after. I should not have been out there on my own. Gutsy reply Clive. Look forward to hearing the story. AA - "antagonistic individuals"? Can we not question things? I had you pinned as more of a thinker. If the 20% of contributors who make 80% of the posts are going to protect each other undyingly at the expence of robust discussion the site will loose its value for most I would suggest. While some use it as a social networking site for the like minded, I suggest the silent majority use it as a site to discuss and learn about things marine, to good effect. While some thoughts may be put bluntly, and even sarcasticly on the odd occasion, at least they are thoughts! Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 344 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 AA - "antagonistic individuals"? Can we not question things? I had you pinned as more of a thinker. If the 20% of contributors who make 80% of the posts are going to protect each other undyingly at the expence of robust discussion the site will loose its value for most I would suggest. While some use it as a social networking site for the like minded, I suggest the silent majority use it as a site to discuss and learn about things marine, to good effect. While some thoughts may be put bluntly, and even sarcasticly on the odd occasion, at least they are thoughts! There is no problem questioning things, but your first post on the matter called clive a cock. That is unacceptable behaviour on a civilised board in a situation like that. You know you should have worded things better, and that is what is upsetting people. Not your questions, or perhaps even you opinions, but your attitude and way of presenting them. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brucey Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Cock - -- Slang term formerly used to describe Penis, more latterly used extensively by Clives countryman James May in abundance, to describe freinds idiocy. Lets not be to precious here. Anyway off to work now, see ya next time Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Brucey, I am a thinker, almost never post without considering the implications of what I'm about to say, and yes I do think you're antagonistic - in almost every post you make. What I don't know is if you set out to be that way deliberately or if you simply can't be bothered typing more words to describe your thoughts more fully. I presume your career aspirations do not include the diplomatic services? Back to Clive and Vagabond. Kudos to you Clive, it takes a big man to say stuff like that. Link to post Share on other sites
johnk 0 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Clive thanks for the praise. for me the real stars here were the helicopter crew that rescued you and the two BOI coastguard crews that towed the boat to Red Head firstly and let us have a go at righting it and then towed it to Opua having seen them in action particularly their determination was impressive JK Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hey Clive, great posts bro, i aint no multi guy but i would go to sea with you anytime. Yep we've all got ourselves in situations where we are outside the bounds mostly through wanting to extend ourselves and the confidence that comes from time at sea and the trust you build in your boat and mostly we get away with it, and after the terror subsides you think 'I aint never getting myself in that situation again' then sometimes it goes really bad but for most it happens in private and we don't have to face our peers and you can mend your damaged pride in private...Hats off to you for the way you have dealt with this little skirmish with the sea gods. As for JK, yep he's a gem but man don't put that stuff too much in the public domain his ego knows no bounds and it is Megan that is the brains and runs the show anyway...thank god. Great to see you had a good experience with the coastguard and those Helo guys know no bounds in excellence and courage. Link to post Share on other sites
Clive 13 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 As for JK, yep he's a gem but man don't put that stuff too much in the public domain his ego knows no bounds and it is Megan that is the brains and runs the show anyway...thank god. Great to see you had a good experience with the coastguard and those Helo guys know no bounds in excellence and courage. haha ... yea good point! Link to post Share on other sites
robdavies 0 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 What was the process in getting it back up the right way? Some of the youtube footage of tri's being towed back over look frightening. Link to post Share on other sites
col j 0 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 crane on a barge then a big pump. was watching from near the ramp. looked like ya had it sorted and enough hands. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 some quality reporting here.... http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/local ... s/3937981/ Link to post Share on other sites
Clive 13 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Some sad pix... She was all up and running with only me and the crew left to sort our selves out and start winning on line... P1000867 by Clive Wright, on Flickr Jason standing by Tigre. In a bit of a state by Clive Wright, on Flickr JK, Greer and Ryan on Sinewave shadowed the tow. Megan at the helm. Tigre. In a bit of a state by Clive Wright, on Flickr Tigre. In a bit of a state by Clive Wright, on Flickr Tigre. In a bit of a state by Clive Wright, on Flickr Tigre. In a bit of a state by Clive Wright, on Flickr Tigre and TWU bow to bow... Tigre. In a bit of a state by Clive Wright, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Oh that's just nasty. Never nice seeing a boat like that but a nice recovery but the looks. And using my old barge, go RB. Ashbys seen to have done well out of the week, last count 4 boats in there, probably more. Good for them, bugger for the boat owners though. Big ups to the BOI team, locals and the other competitors, good to see there seems to have been plenty of helping hands and gear. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 that is some of the worst boat porn I have seen in a while. Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Fu kin' awful mate . . . But gotta say - that pic of Jason is just awesome! At home there! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Sad to see but fixable and you got off safely which is the main thing. Big ups to the rescue guys. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brucey Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Clive do you know what of the damage was done in the flip, the tow and the re-righting attempts? Did the rig come down in the flip? Did the beam break when u stuffed it in or the righting? Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 344 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Clive, what sort of antifouling do you use? Bottom looks smooth, fast and shiny Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Clive, sorry to read all this. Brave Post before. Good on ya mate. You get a whole lot of credability in my eyes for making statements like that. I hope evverything is repairable, not too expensive, and that you get back out there soon. Link to post Share on other sites
TimW 1 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 BTW far from making the "multihulls look bad". Once again I am reminded what a fantastic bunch of guys sail multihulls and how self less they are. So many people are willing to drop what ever they are doing to lend a hand and there is such a great "can do' attitude amongst the multihull fraternity. it really makes a difference too when you are facing the reality of the dire situation you find yourself in (regardless of who's fault it might be) and just so many people can offer some assistance which in my case has saved me a fortune. I also read somewhere with some amusement how ordinary the standard of the starting is on the multihull startline and how good it is on the Y88 fleet. For one the Y88 starts I've seen are a shambles, and secondly the Y88 goes a lot slower and is a whole lot more maneouverable so is a miles easier boat to start. Link to post Share on other sites
Murky 1 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Please take it easy on the innocent bystanders as you guys continue with your shootout here. Here's the quote you were probably thinking of, from the Mahurangi thread. Seems unlikely that he is an 88 owner but instead someone who was crewing on a multi. Were you sailing in the multi fleet brucy? Yessireebob we were there. You wernt were u? Seems barging at the boat is the norm, as is giving room for no good reason. Wouldnt survive 5 min in an 88 or any other fleet of good starters. Link to post Share on other sites
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