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We didn't rescue them. Coastguard took care of that. They capsized right in front of us, so of course we were first on station, it's what anyone would of done. We dropped the jib, and did laps around them while they recovered their grab bag and got themselves together and we ran the comms to Auckland Maritime for them. Drifting away from land they weren't in any danger, and after a while they requested we stand down and continue racing. Lots of boats came to their aid, Explore Racing who was out North, leading their division they came down dropped jib and main. Flying boat ju

I can assure you having previously been on the committee... that there is no hands in their pockets, looking the other way, pretending there was nothing they could do etc etc... Division cut offs / splits were regularly discussed (and passionately!)... but in a democratic system you need to have the numbers in support before making any changes. Just because something didn't change doesn't mean it wasn't discussed and debated. I think your post is poorly written putting a negative light on the committees of the past who all put in their time on a voluntary basis. Having said that It's always g

I have one you can use but im away until the 23rd

Well done Carpe Diem on rescuing the flipped catamaran at Kawau!

General Lee was never going to do the triple series.... the co-owners will be racing the mighty Hard Labour once more. There is no set programme yet for General Lee, the plan is to get her looking good, sounding great and back sailing... once that's achieved then we will look at what racing we want to do. Seen to many people state all these races they are going to do and they are never ready... We will get the boat ready then decide on the races and challenges to take on!!! But you can bet the boys are pretty excited to see what the General Lee can do.... https://www.faceb

Most of the LiFEPo set up in the land yacht was done by HMB Electrical, (Hope I'm not breaking protocol in mentioning them but they were good) I did the battery box and one or two minor items myself after consultation with their contracted inspector who issued the EWOF. So yes there was an element of DIY but that was done per the inspectors guidance mostly to ensure there were no surprises for either party. Since I was initially intimidated by the seemingly complex circuitry I was hoping to be a bit dumb about it, pay some money and get a "turn-key package" . I should have known better Tu