Psyche 827 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 6 hours ago, twisty said: This is pretty amazing They got it down just in time to put it all up again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 390 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 One of my all time favourites bit of a slow burner but the tension ratchets up towards the end . The carnage further back in the fleet is worth keeping an eye on , flares going off and insane wipeouts etc . 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 697 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Found this interesting about square riggers,lots of commentray as filming would still be in infancy stage. 18 knots was the claim for one ship As my Grandfather said"Only a Horner can spit to windward". 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 827 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Ex Machina said: One of my all time favourites bit of a slow burner but the tension ratchets up towards the end . The carnage further back in the fleet is worth keeping an eye on , flares going off and insane wipeouts etc . What a solid crew, the helmsman is very chilled. Cant work out what happened, look like the bow buried and maybe a spreader failed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 390 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, Psyche said: What a solid crew, the helmsman is very chilled. Cant work out what happened, look like the bow buried and maybe a spreader failed? Backstay got a major crank just before so maybe too much so ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twisty 176 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 This is cool. Great sailing, no carnage 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 390 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 6 minutes ago, twisty said: This is cool. Great sailing, no carnage f*ck that’s awesome ! Never seen that one or any of ragtime . I reckon that’s the most iconic NZ boat , still hauls ass after nearly 60 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,767 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I'm in a motel room in St Paul Minnesota and have a big screen with you tube. Just went through all of these. Great thread, keep em coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 186 Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 On 7/08/2023 at 4:07 PM, Ex Machina said: One of my all time favourites bit of a slow burner but the tension ratchets up towards the end . The carnage further back in the fleet is worth keeping an eye on , flares going off and insane wipeouts etc . Wahooo... that was a fun ride, neat watching it build up.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 390 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Black Panther said: I'm in a motel room in St Paul Minnesota and have a big screen with you tube. Just went through all of these. Great thread, keep em coming. This one takes the cake . Dunno if we will see this calibre of small boat designed and built in nz again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 330 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Ex Machina said: This one takes the cake . Dunno if we will see this calibre of small boat designed and built in nz again Yup that was a fun ride! We have some epic times on that little boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 186 Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 A new build and happy owner of a nice size traditional cutter.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 186 Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 For those who have not seen the video of Windora on the hard in South Georgia. I came across Windora on a mooring near Nelson a couple of months back... lovely boat. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,296 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 This is interesting. Commitment! 10000000_243804898416488_2807236152043479977_n.mp4 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 827 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 827 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 May as well play the greatest hits! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 697 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 imagine turning up to a squady race with a dow or canoe,nightmare for handcapper let alone ynz inspector.😀 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 186 Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 The Couta Boat Story - YouTube 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 697 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 12 hours ago, LBD said: The Couta Boat Story - YouTube Reminds me of what my father said about Grandfather upon his return from www1,coromandel fill up the mullet boat(26ft h or i)? with fish,keep putting wash boards in till just enough room left in cockpit,go fast back to AK markets and race on Saturday By all accounts would row the vessel around with nets attached. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chewing Gum 17 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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