203 0 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Had our north shore champs at Takapuna on Saturday and Sunday. Wasn't my best result but had alot of fun with a good turn out of 9 boats on both days. On the Saturday we had a light Northerly sea breeze of around 10kts with Derek Scott taking out all four races. Sunday came with more wind of up to 15kts with less sun and a bigger NE swell. this provided much more fun with full wire reaches for the light buggers. top three places after two days of racing 1st- Derek Scott 2nd- Phil Ash 3rd- Mike Jones Photos to come. Also met Richard B down there aswell! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard2249 5 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Looked like great conditions for the 3.7s, with enough breeze for a bit of chaos at the wing mark. Nice to see the 3.7s in such good condition, a few new decks and a lot of carbon on show. Still waiting to see some pics of 203 with his gennaker! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
203 0 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 finally got them this evening Richard! there will be some photos from the NS champs coming later.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Went Jav sailing on Sunday ............................... and nearly ran down some 3.7's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
203 0 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Went Jav sailing on Sunday ............................... and nearly ran down some 3.7's Shoulda come and said hello! but not run the slow red boat down in the process... Now.. was you the boat that couldnt get the black gennaker up properly or the one with the white one blasting along at sh%#ing your pants speed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 You wouldn't have wanted us that close to you as the dudes aboard haven't sailed a skiff for a combined total of 37 years. So can you now pick which boat we were? Pulled the kite up the 1st time only to find it's got some silly ball that caught on the shrouds. Got over that and got rocking only to have the tiller extension fall off in my hand OH CRAP!!!!!! but made a good save and didn't go tits up. We had a few teething issues but also had a ball so given sail or 2 more we'll come right. In a straight line we weren't slower than the white kite and they have sailed Javs no stop for a decade so pretty happy about that bit. So we have decided are dangerous on any course that doesn't have any rounding marks as changing direction is still causing the odd issue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rigger 47 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 You wouldn't have wanted us that close to you as the dudes aboard haven't sailed a skiff for a combined total of 37 years. So can you now pick which boat we were? Pulled the kite up the 1st time only to find it's got some silly ball that caught on the shrouds. Got over that and got rocking only to have the tiller extension fall off in my hand OH CRAP!!!!!! but made a good save and didn't go tits up. We had a few teething issues but also had a ball so given sail or 2 more we'll come right. In a straight line we weren't slower than the white kite and they have sailed Javs no stop for a decade so pretty happy about that bit. So we have decided are dangerous on any course that doesn't have any rounding marks as changing direction is still causing the odd issue Maybe it needs another ball.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 544 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Finally....almost....finished the Galley. It's usable and that's the main thing. First 2 pics is what the Old switchboard looked like. The other two is of the upgrade. Pilot house is still needing a good clean up and then I will post some pics of what that looks like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 544 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 And how it looks now...kind of. I have finished off more of the trim and fitted the Gas detector, but don't have an updated pic. But you get the idea. So I now have a far better fridge box. Bigger and far better insulation. The Califont is now in the Galley instead of out on the Pilot house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Bloody hell Wheels. It's the Starship Enterprise!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Moments before I, in all my teenage wisdom, decided to grind carbon in only stubbies and a straw hat. I think I got pretty badly sun burnt, cause lying in bed that night was extremely itchy and uncomfortable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiteroa 8 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Moments before I, in all my teenage wisdom, decided to grind carbon in only stubbies and a straw hat. I think I got pretty badly sun burnt, cause lying in bed that night was extremely itchy and uncomfortable. Ha ha! In a moment of stupidity I bought a new project boat. Wild Thing is going to have a sibling to play with! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshy 30 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Haha what have you bought now Adrian? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiteroa 8 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 It’s a reasonably well-known boat, and it was Cheap! When I’ve got her safely in the backyard I’ll post some pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Not the recreation? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 WT - A yellow cat by any chance? Apologies for pocket calling you the other day... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Spent a while with D2 trying to blow, literally, a PT apart with a significantly large amount of fireworks. Decks now do need replacing but the hulls seem fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiteroa 8 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Here you go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Guest Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Red label! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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