Guest Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Great news is that we will have race tracking online for this year's event, so your friends and family can see where you are at. Boat owners, stay tuned for instructions on how to download the App to your phone. More info coming very soon. http://www.coastalclassic.co.nz Awesome work Zoe what a great achievement. Link to post Share on other sites
col j 0 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 hmm. you can beat pahi by all you like, your div 4, pahi div 3. the turbo 930s are probably ahead at tuts, then hotter angle and we will eventualy waterline it, then bash into russel. recon the hollowed out tree (pahi) will finish around 2am with stratocaster not far away, ahead or behind. ahead of all 1020s. the much bigger boats in div 3 will probably get us, stranger things have happened though. Link to post Share on other sites
Zoe 8 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Don't give me the credit! The guys getting it sorted are legends. All will be revealed soon. Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Well only around 2 days to go, Whats everyones estimated times for finishing judging on the current forecast... ? And be realistic! Bump N Grind- 3:20am saturday.. Charlatan - 3:19 am Link to post Share on other sites
203 0 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Well only around 2 days to go, Whats everyones estimated times for finishing judging on the current forecast... ? And be realistic! Bump N Grind- 3:20am saturday.. Charlatan - 3:19 am Mate... Correction.. Bump 3:20 Charlatan 3:21... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Mark Mulcare was the designer and instigator of the RaceTrack ranking system for New Zealand race yachts, and he has cast his expert eye over the race fleet to advise of the divisional prospects: Division 1 has shaped up well with as good a battle for first over the line as we've had recently. V5, Wired, Georgia, Ran Tan and Kia Kaha all have good prospects for first monohull home. My pick will be V5, she's been improving steadily over the past 12 months and the forecast shouldn't hurt her prospects. For handicap, the wind may be a touch too far forward of the beam to suit the small flyers, Tongue Twister and Overload and I'm guessing it'll be a race that suits the bigger boats, so maybe V5, Wired and Akatea with BSL and the new Elliott 35 Crusader as dark horses. In Division 2, as usual a very hard division to pick, Truxton is always sailed well and she would have to go close to favourite for line honours along with the White 40 Nosaka and Outrageous Fortune. The forecast may well favour the boats towards the front of the fleet. Pretty Woman has been going very well of recent time and must be in with a chance, as will be the Davidson 42 Spitfire which has recently returned to the local racing scene. Will also be interesting to watch the T30 Nedax Racing from Wellington to see how the Wellington folk measures up against their northern compatriots. As always, Division 3 is an interesting mix of boats covering everything from the 1020s through light flyers like R n B to the larger cruisers Vision and Bella Rossa. On line, the Young 11 Peppermint Planet would seem to have a reasonable chance of repeating last years win. If the wind is a little further forward, things will favour the larger boats on line like Touchdown or Bella Rossa and perhaps Ilex. On handicap, again following the theme of big and possible earlier finishers in the division, I think Touchdown, Kantime and the Colson 9.8 Shrek's House must all be in with a chance. In Division 4, whilst the wind may be a touch too far forward to be ideal, nonetheless the favourites on line must be the much modified 930s Pepe and No Worries. Handicap is a tougher call, Pepe should be near the front and is an improving boat so must have a chance. Other good prospects would be the Elliott 10 Hysteria and the First 34.7 First by Farr. Division 5 has always been the domain of the SR26 and for line, the only SR26 in the race, this year, T-Rex will be a leading contender for line. Other prospects will again be the bigger boats, the Lidgard 40 Domino or with the wind a little aft, the well modified Ross 830 Bump n Grind. On handicap, whilst being a smaller boat won't help, the Farr 727 Crac a Jac looks to have a deal of experience on board and should have a chance. Other good chances look to be the much traveled Open Country and the Farr 9.2 Hot Gossip. Division 6 for the bigger multihulls, no surprises that I'm picking Vodafone as a red hot favourite for line. On handicap, whilst they'll have to scurry to finish with the best of the weather, I quite like the chances of the more cruising oriented multis, look for Impreza or Fruition to be challenging along with the other ORMA 60 in the fleet, Titi Nui. For the smaller multis of Division 7, with the withdrawal of Ninja, favourites for line will fall to Charleston, Timberwolf and Frantic Drift. My pick will be the smallest, Charleston. Handicap should again be quite a battle, I think this one may go to Frantic Drift though Dirty Deeds and Borderline should be well in there keeping her honest. Finally, for the more relaxed in Division 8, my pick will be the Hanse 400 Devana for line and with the forecast as it is, she also looks a reasonable chance for handicap. Other good chances look to be the improving Townson 32 Takahoa and the somewhat bigger Senior design, Latitude. Link to post Share on other sites
Absolution 7 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Any recommendations on where to anchor in the BOI in a strong NW'er? Looks like we might get >25kts on saturday night and there's not a whole lot of room on the north side of the wharf in Russell. Link to post Share on other sites
ab1974 1 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Been thinking the same Fineline. Not ideal to head into the pub for beers leaving the boat exposed to a NW. But getting from Opua to Russell and back in the wee hours I suspect is also a drama! Thoughts welcomed..... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 DONT PANIC !! Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Any recommendations on where to anchor in the BOI in a strong NW'er? Looks like we might get >25kts on saturday night and there's not a whole lot of room on the north side of the wharf in Russell. Opua Marina Link to post Share on other sites
203 0 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Man this time we would be inbetween tut's and cape brett... Any else excited as I am? See all you guys at the skippers briefing... Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 511 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 It's always between Tut's and Cape Brett Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 197 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Metservice is predicting an overnight low of 3 degrees in KeriKeri friday night. That's pretty cold for the winterless north... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I am still looking for a trailer/van/launch/support vessel that we can put a deflated inflatable dinghy in/on for the trip up to Russell. Booboo says it can go in the Norths Sails Van _IF_ the North Sails Van has a driver, which at last report was somewhere between doubtful and unlikely. I had two trailer offers which due to the weather are no longer going, and I had a launch which I could potentially get the dinghy onto but that has gone quiet too. So, if you can help us out please let me know urgently on 029 234 7737. The dinghy is on the boat on H pier at Westhaven currently. We are flying up from Wellington this evening, and the owner is coming up from Tauranga. Thanks in advance, Bardy Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Kiwi-B, there is a chance I maybe taking up a ute/trailer early Sat morning, I'll know more later today. If it happens I'll give you a tinkle as soon as I know. Towing a Jav up for their weekend regatta so there should be plenty of room for a wind filled ding. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Awesome, thanks mate. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 In case you haven't already done it, put this number in your phone now for race reports 021 760 621 Both David and myself will be at the briefing tonight so come and have a chat with us and remember to update us when you have the time Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 The trackers are now available to be downloaded and used. There is a cost of $4 to download it, but that is a bargain and your loved ones can see how your going. you can download the app here if you have an android phone (sorry iphone users your out of luck.) https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... 5kcm9pZCJd Link to post Share on other sites
Zoe 8 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Thanks Stephen. Yes the guys at PredictWind.com have done a sterling job with them so far. Right now they are available for Android phones only but iPhones may come online before race start an all boat owners will be emailed if they do. You can see the trackers on www.coastalclassic.co.nz - click Race Watch Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 310 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I am still looking for a trailer/van/launch/support vessel that we can put a deflated inflatable dinghy in/on for the trip up to Russell. Booboo says it can go in the Norths Sails Van _IF_ the North Sails Van has a driver, which at last report was somewhere between doubtful and unlikely. I had two trailer offers which due to the weather are no longer going, and I had a launch which I could potentially get the dinghy onto but that has gone quiet too. So, if you can help us out please let me know urgently on 029 234 7737. The dinghy is on the boat on H pier at Westhaven currently. We are flying up from Wellington this evening, and the owner is coming up from Tauranga. Thanks in advance, Bardy All sorted Bardy, got a driver, will call you now. Anyone else need any gear taken up? Link to post Share on other sites
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