smithy09 50 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 RAYC are planning the first of Noumea Race seminar series for the 25th of August. Topic will be an overview of everything you need to know about sailing offshore. Will cater for races and cruisers who maybe haven't done an offshore passage yet but are thinking about coming to Noumea. More details will be published here and on the race facebook page soon (http://www.facebook.com/#!/sailnoumea) Bugger. I will be in Aus working. Shame it wasn't a week later.. If there are any notes, can someone keep a copy for me? Ta. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Living the Dream of Blue Water Sailing – What you need to know This time next year you could be enjoying a taste of France in the South Pacific. By now you would have arrived in Noumea, be basking in the warm sunshine and crystal clear water, had time to sample the unique French culture of New Caledonia, and possibly even cruised the island studded waters of the Isle of Pines. People intending to join Sail Noumea 2012, those just considering it, and those simply with an interest in the South Pacific Islands and offshore sailing are invited to attend the first seminar of the Sail Noumea 2012 seminar series; Sponsored by Nouvelle Caledonie Pacific Heart “Living the Dream of Blue Water Sailing – What you need to know” will be held on Thursday the 25th of August at Royal Akarana Yacht Club from 1900 hours. The bar will be open from 1800 hours and a selection of finger food will be served. Entry is free of charge. This is a wonderful opportunity for you, your family, and friends to come and meet other sailors who intend to compete in Sail Noumea 2012, learn about New Caledonia, and get an overview from a very experienced professional offshore skipper of the things you need to consider when sailing offshore. New Caledonia Tourism will give a multimedia presentation showcasing the best on offer in the French tropical paradise so you can plan the perfect pacific island family holiday after you have completed the race. Cris Brodie will present on “the things you need to consider for offshore sailing”. Cris is a professional yacht delivery Captain with 200,000 miles experience covering all oceans of the world including sailing to England via the Indian Ocean and Red Sea, 4 transits of the Panama Canal, has twice sailed the ‘milk run’ to NZ from the Caribbean. He has completed deliveries throughout the Pacific including Hawaii and Tahiti and offshore races such as 4 times Sydney to Hobart race. Cris’s qualifications include: • Yacht master Offshore (RYA) 200 ton – Commercially Endorsed (UK, MCA). • STCW – 95 (Standards of Training and certification of watch keeping at sea) • Radio Operator - certificate of competence and license to operate HF & VHF • Current Seafarer medical certificate. (MNZ) • Scuba License – Open Water • Current Advanced sea survival, First Aid and Firefighting with BA. Cris, who is currently preparing his offshore cruising yacht for another ocean adventure has extensive knowledge of the Pacific, Indonesia, Indian Ocean and the east Coast USA/Caribbean). You may have already discovered the Sail Noumea website? You can find it at http://www.sailnoumea.com. The website will be the source of all the things you need to know about the race and includes: A timer counting down the time to the start of the race, boat and crew profiles of current entries, live race tracking when the race is underway, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, an online entry form, and all the forms required for a paper entry. The Sail Noumea Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/sailnoumea will continue to be updated with useful information. It’s a great way to stay in touch with fellow sailors too. Please visit the page and “like” it to receive updates as they are posted to the page. We look forward to meeting you on the 25th of August at the first of the Sail Noumea 2012 seminar series. Until then happy sailing and fair winds. Please forward this e-mail to anyone you think could be a starter for Sail Noumea2012 but has not yet registered an interest. Anyone who wishes to register their interest in the race can do so by e-mailing Kevin@rayc.org.nz with boat name, e-mail, and phone contact details. If you wish to unsubscribe please send an e-mail to Kevin@rayc.org.nz with “Unsubscribe Sail Noumea 2012” in the subject line. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 One week until RAYC hosts the first Sail Noumea 2012 seminar. If you are interested in the race or cruising rally, interested in learning a bit more about offshore sailing, or just interested in learning about New Caledonia as a holiday destination come on down to RAYC next Thursday from 1800. The bar will be open and nibbles will be served before presentations kick off at 1900. See you there Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 One week until RAYC hosts the first Sail Noumea 2012 seminar. If you are interested in the race or cruising rally, interested in learning a bit more about offshore sailing, or just interested in learning about New Caledonia as a holiday destination come on down to RAYC next Thursday from 1800. The bar will be open and nibbles will be served before presentations kick off at 1900. See you there Can't make it, but any chance it could be recorded??? It would probably be an attachment that would add some interest to the website too.... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Sail Noumea will feature at the Auckland International Boat Show from 14th - 18th of September. Sydney Hobart and Kenwood Cup winner Starlight Express will be moored at the Auckland International Boat Show and open to the all visitors for a taste of offshore sailing. Visitors can learn more about Sail Noumea 2012, register interest in the race, or just get a look at this iconic New Zealand offshore race boat. Royal Akarana Yacht Club and Starlight Express welcome all visitors to the show to step aboard for a taste of Noumea and offshore sailing. Following on from a very successful first Sail Noumea seminar, the second in the seminar series will be held on 29th of September at Royal Akarana Yacht Club. The RFD Category One Requirements Seminar will feature, Brett Bakewell – White, New Zealand’s leading naval architect Fresh from the AC Regatta in Plymouth, England. Brett will talk about yacht stability, righting moments and keels. How did Rambler come to lose her bulb and capsize in the recent Fastnet race? What do yacht inspectors look for at the Category 1 safety inspection? If you do need to abandon the yacht you need to be able to stay float. John Roberts from RFD will talk about life rafts and personal flotation devices. A life raft will be inflated on site and the structure and contents examined. If you are thinking about competing in Sail Noumea 2012. Have an interest in offshore sailing. If you are interested in safety at sea, or simply keen to attend the presentation from Brett Blakewell-White you are welcome at RAYC on 29th September from 6pm. The bar will be open. A selection of light food will be served. Presentations will begin at 7pm. More information about this Seminar and Sail Noumea 2012 can find it at www.sailnoumea.com. The website is the source of all the latest information and news about the race and includes: A timer counting down the time to the start of the race, boat and crew profiles of current entries, live race tracking when the race is underway, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, an online entry form, and all the forms required for a paper entry. The Sail Noumea Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sailnoumea will continue to be updated with useful information. It’s a great way for sailors intending to join Sail Noumea to stay in touch. Anyone who wishes to attend the seminar or to register their interest in the race can do so by e-mailing Kevin@rayc.org.nz with boat name, e-mail, and phone contact details. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I'm trying to find a boat that doesn't mind featuring in an episode of 'Bardy's Chronicles'. I'm seeing if any Wellington/Waikawa/Picton/Nelson boats are considering going before canvassing opinion north of the Rimutakas... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Sail Noumea Notice of Race and Entry form now available www.sailnoumea.com/nz-race-documents Get them in early. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Once you have filled in your Sail Noumea entry, mark Sept 29th in your calendars to attend the next Sail Noumea Seminar. The RFD Category One Requirements Seminar will feature, Brett Bakewell – White, New Zealand’s leading naval architect Fresh from the AC Regatta in Plymouth, England. Brett will talk about yacht stability, righting moments and keels. How did Rambler come to lose her bulb and capsize in the recent Fastnet race? What do yacht inspectors look for at the Category 1 safety inspection? If you do need to abandon the yacht you need to be able to stay float. John Roberts from RFD will talk about life rafts and personal flotation devices. A life raft will be inflated on site and the structure and contents examined. If you are thinking about competing in Sail Noumea 2012. Have an interest in offshore sailing. If you are interested in safety at sea, or simply keen to attend the presentation from Brett Blakewell-White you are welcome at RAYC on 29th September from 6pm. The bar will be open. A selection of light food will be served. Presentations will begin at 7pm. See you there. Link to post Share on other sites
El Toro 97 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 If we pass our stability test then we are in..we'll be doing White Island as a shakedown first....Be good to see The Butcher out in both of these as well... so long as they dont change the name of a perfectly well named boat. I know that PigHunter is itching for us to come up and give her a hiding Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 If we pass our stability test then we are in..we'll be doing White Island as a shakedown first....Be good to see The Butcher out in both of these as well... so long as they dont change the name of a perfectly well named boat. I know that PigHunter is itching for us to come up and give her a hiding Nice one Pork Chop. Hope you can make it to the seminar on the 29th? Have you registered an interest with RAYC? Link to post Share on other sites
El Toro 97 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Am unable to make it but have registered interest... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mental outlook Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Same night as the SSANZ prizegiving... Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 310 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Thats a blowout. Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 isn't ssanz on 30th? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Ssanz prize giving is indeed on the 30th. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Category One Requirements – life rafts, floatation, and stability This Thursday (29th September) RAYC hosts the second of the Sail Noumea seminar series. The RFD Category One Requirements Seminar will feature, Brett Bakewell – White, New Zealand’s leading naval architect Fresh from the AC Regatta in Plymouth, England. Brett will talk about yacht stability, righting moments and keels. How did Rambler come to lose her bulb and capsize in the recent Fastnet race? What do yacht inspectors look for at the Category 1 safety inspection? If you do need to abandon the yacht you need to be able to stay float. John Roberts from RFD will talk about life rafts and personal flotation devices. A life raft will be inflated on site and the structure and contents examined. If you are thinking about competing in Sail Noumea 2012. Have an interest in offshore sailing. If you are interested in safety at sea, or simply keen to attend the presentation from Brett Blakewell-White you are welcome at RAYC on 29th September from 6pm. The bar will be open. A selection of light food will be served. Presentations will begin at 7pm. Website updated with Notice of Race and Entry Form The website which can be found at www.sailnoumea.com is now updated with the Notice of Race and Entry form. There is registered interest in the race from over sixty (60) boats. If these boats enter Sail Noumea 2012 would be the biggest ocean race fleet to leave New Zealand shores in at least the last decade. Don’t miss your opportunity to be involved. Check out the Notice of Race on the website today and get your entry in early to ensure your place on the start line. The Sail Noumea Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sailnoumea will continue to be updated with useful information. It’s a great way to stay in touch with fellow sailors too. Please visit the page and “like” it to receive updates as they are posted to the page. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 If you are in Auckland tomorrow night (Thursday 29th Sept) we hope to see you at the second Sail Noumea Seminar to be hosted by RAYC and sponsored by RFD. New Zealands leading naval architect Brett Blakewell-White fresh from the AC45 regatta in Plymouth will present and John Roberts from RFD will inflate a liferaft in the club. Kick off is 1800 for a beer and 1900 for the start of presentation. See you there. Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'll be there! Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Great evening with free munchies as well!! Top marks, very informative. Thanks Matt, and good to finally catch up! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 This looks great. We're thinking of doing the Aussie version of the race on a Sydney boat. If there are other boats we might need some gee up some sort of feeder race to make the delivery to Bris-Vegas interesting. It would be such a great variation to hang around a French yacht club, otherwise telling the same stories and drinking rum with the same people as usual. Link to post Share on other sites
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