johnMi 2 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I went sailing on Zen today in the Pine Harbour winter race and I realised again why it's just so great sailing in these waters. We had about 18 boats in a beautiful fresh SW breeze on a harbour course to passage rock, rocky bay and back. I've sailed in these waters for over 30yrs, and if I could find somewhere to keep my boat on the hard with the mast up I'd do it in a shot. They've got some good boats here (seems most of them are Hanses) that I could have some good tussles with, as well as being close to the good cruising grounds (Plus Pineharbour is only 5 kms from home) Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Where were you on saturday john it was perfect single handed weather for you. Link to post Share on other sites
johnMi 2 Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 The forecast was a gale warning Both crew pulled out and I don't do singlehanded in a gale warning, that would be stupid, don't you agree Booger Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 One of the owners in the cruising division went "solo". Link to post Share on other sites
wal 27 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 He rum races solo too That's the 1020 I presume? Agree that racing out in open spaces - either down Pine Harbour or up off the northern bays is just excellent. Link to post Share on other sites
johnMi 2 Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Yep, even sailing with Weiti is great. must be the unhampered breeze, and no 'wind against tide' effect. I still think it is a bit of a shame that the western side of the harbour bridge is not used more in a SW. It's good clear air out there, and usually not too bad for chop either. Is there a bouy that could be utilized up near Kauri Point? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Wal, It was the 1020. Was hanging in there too. Tamaki and ecb are goo racing areas but for most, except of course those in the tropics, it takes some time to get there. West of the bridge is a limited due to depth issues due to reefs and watchman island. Link to post Share on other sites
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