ex Elly 246 Posted April 20, 2024 Share Posted April 20, 2024 20 hours ago, The big T said: Note the Lidgard sails on her. And no, I am just observant. Adix is 212 feet long. Collaboration between Lidgard and Nalder. 12 sailmakers, 5 months, new spectra fabric. Built in 2015. Cost over a million bucks. https://www.lidgardsails.com/ClassicSails.aspx https://nelsonweekly.co.nz/2015/07/nelson-sail-maker-wins-dream-job/ https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/boating/72316947/more-than-a-million-dollars-in-sails Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 473 Posted April 20, 2024 Share Posted April 20, 2024 unfortunately it didnt turn out to be a straight job , due to a suppliers issues, nothing wrong with Bud and Lidgards work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 176 Posted April 21, 2024 Author Share Posted April 21, 2024 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,763 Posted May 7, 2024 Share Posted May 7, 2024 blue polytarp and ahollow log 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,763 Posted June 4, 2024 Share Posted June 4, 2024 Is the ocean race what became of whitbread/Volvo? Or is it something else? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 176 Posted June 4, 2024 Author Share Posted June 4, 2024 7 minutes ago, Black Panther said: Is the ocean race what became of whitbread/Volvo? Or is it something else? https://www.oceanumvela.net/the-ocean-race#:~:text=The first Ocean race&text=Some 17 boats carrying 167,headed south for Cape Town. The history of the race known as - Whitbread Round the World Race (1973-2001) - Volvo Ocean Race (2001-2019) - The Ocean Race (Upcoming in 2021-2022) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 344 Posted June 29, 2024 Share Posted June 29, 2024 1971 One Ton Cup in Hauraki Gulf Syd Fischer, Alan Warwick...Stormy Petrel, Young Nick etc 3 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MartinRF 65 Posted July 1, 2024 Share Posted July 1, 2024 On 29/06/2024 at 9:07 PM, Zozza said: 1971 One Ton Cup in Hauraki Gulf Syd Fischer, Alan Warwick...Stormy Petrel, Young Nick etc Foul weather gear is much nicer now /Martin 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 473 Posted July 2, 2024 Share Posted July 2, 2024 Though not always more waterproof.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MartinRF 65 Posted July 2, 2024 Share Posted July 2, 2024 4 hours ago, waikiore said: Though not always more waterproof.. True. The best compromise in my experience is modern design not using 'breathing' fabrics. /Martin 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,763 Posted July 2, 2024 Share Posted July 2, 2024 I've reverted to a $10 Bunnings rain coat. Works fine but tends to rip. So I get 5 at a time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,763 Posted July 14, 2024 Share Posted July 14, 2024 This one is a shocker 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frilken 1 Posted July 18, 2024 Share Posted July 18, 2024 Commend these guys - especially their latest which is a love letter to all the Northland favorites. Great wintertime dreaming of the summer ahead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 176 Posted August 30, 2024 Author Share Posted August 30, 2024 That is a neat video BP... Posted here so I can find it again Others save your likes for BP's post in 37th annual Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,763 Posted August 30, 2024 Share Posted August 30, 2024 Glad to share that 9ne. We binge watched all of his videos 9ne rainy afternoon. Brilliant. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 176 Posted August 30, 2024 Author Share Posted August 30, 2024 31 minutes ago, Black Panther said: Glad to share that 9ne. We binge watched all of his videos 9ne rainy afternoon. Brilliant. 8 min 45 sec......🤣 Been there done that and hobbled away battered and bruised. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 176 Posted September 3, 2024 Author Share Posted September 3, 2024 On my bucket wish list one day.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 176 Posted September 30, 2024 Author Share Posted September 30, 2024 A little more home-grown classic sailing.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 176 Posted October 1, 2024 Author Share Posted October 1, 2024 A somewhat windy Sydney Hobart..... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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