Guest Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 PIC Insurance Brokers 2014 Coastal Classic. The Multihull Yacht Club has been listening to the concerns on the web regarding time limits for smaller boats in the Coastal Classic. At this month’s committee the following changes were approved and will apply to the 2014 race. 1. The start times will change for the smaller divisions. Divisions 3, 5 and 8 will now start at 9.30am with Divisions 2 and 4 starting at 9.45am. This is a change from 10.20 and 10.15 respectively. Divisions 1, 6 and 7 will start at 10.00am as usual. This change is initiated due to the smaller boats suffering loss of breeze in the Bay of Islands during early Saturday mornings. A 50 minute earlier start time for the small yachts could equate to up to 3 hour advantage at the finish. 2. For the first time in Coastal Racing, on the water finishing will be implemented once the time limit of 1400hrs Saturday morning has been reached. Each boat not having reached the finish line will be awarded a finish place based on their GPS position as it relates to distance to go to the finish line. Each boat will have one hour to radio their position to the Coast Guard. Any boat finishing in this manner will not be eligible for handicap prizes, but there will be separate awards for boats finishing in this manner (if any). This change recognises that yachts who have raced for 26 plus hours should be acknowledged in the finishing results. For the 2013 race this would have affected 3 boats, but could increase dramatically if weather conditions vary. Link to post Share on other sites
markm 30 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Good decisions Link to post Share on other sites
SMU's Crew 4 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Awesome decision, well done NZMYC. This decision will result in at least one more boat entering this year! Having a waterline length ensuring that we would be lucky to finish has meant we have not done the coastal. All may change this year, very excited! Link to post Share on other sites
Scubash 0 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 That is great news to hear! So wish that had been the case last year Now it's the goal to have my boat rebuilt and ready in time for this years Coastal! Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 398 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 A sensible and pragmatic way to deal with the problem, with the added benefit of the little guys seeing some action as bigger boats come through. Well done to the organisers. Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,233 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 except "time limit of 1400hrs Saturday morning" is afternoon!! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 REMINDER Thinking About entering the Coastal Classic 2014 - remember the amendments to start times and time limits as detailed above that will be contained in the sailing instructions. If your in the smaller boat divisions, this is designed to help you. Entries open August. Link to post Share on other sites
floatsome 0 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 When are you going to review the handicap factor for the divisional splits? 0.87 for division one is looking dated when you look at the new top end of boats in that division. Maybe 0.90 should be considered? Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 310 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Maybe its worth considering a 'division zero' for the bigger boats. this could be anything from the TP52s up. Keep div 1 for the 38-50ft boats. Link to post Share on other sites
floatsome 0 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 a better idea Josh Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Maybe its worth considering a 'division zero' for the bigger boats. this could be anything from the TP52s up. Keep div 1 for the 38-50ft boats. Link to post Share on other sites
floatsome 0 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Any response? A shame it won't be considered, when there is such a wide gulf between finishing times of the first div 1 boat and the last div 1, about 10 hours, last year if I recall.. Link to post Share on other sites
Clive 13 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Any response?A shame it won't be considered, when there is such a wide gulf between finishing times of the first div 1 boat and the last div 1, about 10 hours, last year if I recall.. Posting here does not mean that it gets to the people who make the changes. Email: RaceDirector@coastalclassic.co.nz with a proposal. Link to post Share on other sites
Xntrix 0 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Does anyone fancy a little race back to tutukaka on the Sunday. The rules will be quite relaxed, no motoring (unless you are late , too slow, charging, want to win, no wind etc) and the handicap system will reflect, nothing actually, more likely any prizes (max $40) will be offered to the boat with the biggest fish, loudest stereo, most beanbags etc. the prizes will include but not be limited to: a prawn costume, a cowboy hat, a bottle of rum etc. it will not be a race, more like a cruise in company ( less rules ). We will supply warehouse dinner (sausages in bread) at tutukaka marina if anyone wants to join us. Dave Result Link to post Share on other sites
On tilt 0 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Dave! We will be up for the challenge on Gaucho, who could resist sausages and bread, prizes and dancing girls. There is gonna be dancing girls?!? right. Cheers Andy Link to post Share on other sites
Xntrix 0 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Dancing girls, bugger i knew id forgotten something. Maybe we can rustle up a couple of Tutukaka Bargoyles. (see urban dictionary) Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hi all - quick reminder that the entries are meant to be closing on Friday - with late entries being accepted after. If you need any help please use the contact number on the entry page! Cheers, Anthony McBride Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,581 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Here's a quick question. Someone I know has just been refused a Cat 3 cert (after initially having it granted) because he only has a masthead tricolour and a steaming light. i.e. under power can't show a white above red and green. This is a near new boat from a major European builder, of which there will be many others in the race Does anyone else have the same problem? How is it resolved - particularly at this late stage? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Can be resolved by buying a boat that complies with international light rules I guess Link to post Share on other sites
Clive 13 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Could he not use his spare set of lights (as required) on deck when under engine? Failing that get a different inspector or wire in a set quickly. Link to post Share on other sites
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