Guest Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 In Gisborne this morning. Had a good bash around East Cape. 3 reefs and the storm jib. Boat came through fine. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Nice that they are getting a bit of test weather for her, would be good to see some on boat footage. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 You on board Jono? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 A couple of good articles; http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/sport ... r/3949640/ http://yachte.com/news/story.asp?story=32816 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I went for a tour this morning at Chaffers. Very cool, nothing there that doesn't make the boat go faster!!! Not a shackle in sight anywhere, this is standard now. The moulded into the carbon attachment for the spin sheet blocks on the stern was my favourite detail. No photo's sorry. Waiting for the call to say I won one of the 6 rides this afternoon. Someone has to win. Link to post Share on other sites
cam 0 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 yeah I noticed the lack of shackles too Slacko. Hard to believe the boat has only been in the water 2 weeks. Looks pretty sorted. Also surprised how cramped it is inside. the canting gear takes up alot of space, have not been on a canter before. Less room inside = less room to be thrown I suppose. Altho she is so wide, standing at the port wheel there seems a long way to go to get to the other one! Also noted how minimal the nav station is nowadays when almost everything is on laptops. def worth a look, and had a great tour by Chris Nicholson (skipper). Best of luck to them all. Link to post Share on other sites
splashprincess 17 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Port Nic welcomes Camper Team NZ to windy Wellington ... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I got some shots from the water as well. Didn't win a ride obviously This was the only one I got with the sails full. It quickly accelerated briefly. That is one big headsail! Link to post Share on other sites
splashprincess 17 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Sorry Slacko your bid obviously wasn't high enough to win a sail! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 You just had to turn up at the dock for a tour to go in a free draw. Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Just thought I better say what a great bunch these Guys are, approachable (despite being incredibly busy) happy to answer any questions, (having a tour of the boat with the skipper was pretty cool) maybe the future of our sport isn't so gloomy afterall. You're welcome back at the Mount anytime guys. Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 322 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 IThe moulded into the carbon attachment for the spin sheet blocks on the stern was my favourite detail. Like these ones on Puma. Link to post Share on other sites
cam 0 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Just thought I better say what a great bunch these Guys are, approachable (despite being incredibly busy) happy to answer any questions, (having a tour of the boat with the skipper was pretty cool) maybe the future of our sport isn't so gloomy afterall. You're welcome back at the Mount anytime guys. totally agree willow. These guys are great ambassadors for the sport. I am pretty sure they find these PR days fairly trying with so much to do, and despite having some non sailors in our group, they answered all the 'odd' questions with complete tolerance and professionalism, like it was the most sensible question they had ever heard (one classic question, not kidding, was "so what is the difference between this race and the americas cup race?" Chris Nicholson did not even blink or appear surprised!). pretty professional I reckon, or maybe just used to dealing with the public on these sort of days. Link to post Share on other sites
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