CarpeDiem 430 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 What's people's views on the amount of debris in the Gulf and the risk to a vessel nighttime sailing this Friday night? We're supposed to be doing the Balokovic Cup which takes us from Westhaven, South of Waiheke, across to Coromandel, up to Kawau and back to Westhaven. I don't feel particularly good about going sailing so soon after this storm - but it's just a feeling and isn't based on evidence or even opinion. I believe RAYC is going to put out some advice soon, which could even be a cancellation, so that could make the decision easier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 954 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 At the forecast wind speeds any debris you hit will probably be no more than a gentle nudge... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chariot 242 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 I think I would feel the same as you. Down here in Mercury Bay there have been some very large logs come down the harbour and out to sea. I know you are on the other side of the Coromandel but I would still feel uneasy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 I heard a rumour its been canned anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Y88 5241 25 Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 NOTICE TO COMPETITORS # 1 Posted Wednesday 15 February 2023 at 1240 hours Please note that the BALOKOVIC CUP scheduled for Friday 17 February has been postponed due to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. A revised race date will be announced in due course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 642 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 That was probably a good call. Was out in Firth yesterday afternoon and yes there were a few logs/wood etc and semi submerged as we had a brush with one bit. Never saw it just felt the bump as we doing were trolling at 3knts. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 197 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Heard on channel 16 yesterday of a submerged silage bale near Kawakawa bay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheap Transport 58 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Been on the water all weekend and there is certainly a lot of debris out there. A few big logs that would give you more than a bump at 5 or 6 knots. The starboard channel marker at Weiti River must be floating out in the gulf somewhere too cos it ain't where it usually is😅 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 398 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Reef Marker at Milford gone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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