ex Elly 221 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 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 439 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 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
Black Panther 1,686 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 blue polytarp and ahollow log 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,686 Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Is the ocean race what became of whitbread/Volvo? Or is it something else? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 167 Posted June 4 Author Share Posted June 4 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 323 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 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 62 Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 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 439 Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Though not always more waterproof.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MartinRF 62 Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 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 1,686 Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 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 1,686 Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 This one is a shocker 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frilken 1 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 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 167 Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 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 1,686 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 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 167 Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 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 167 Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 On my bucket wish list one day.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 167 Posted Monday at 02:08 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 02:08 PM A little more home-grown classic sailing.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 167 Posted Tuesday at 02:36 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 02:36 PM A somewhat windy Sydney Hobart..... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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