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Was on a larger boat doing island racing last time - from memory our total sailing time was less than 6 hours for the whole regatta. A great week and I wouldn't miss it but a lot of effort in getting boat and crew up there and a big expense by owner for the time spent sailing.

I dive the boat myself and have done for years - this will be the next bastion to be taken from us. I am reasonably confident the boat is, and was clean, and was done before I knew of this, so await a response with interest. Not too au fait with PrivacyAct provisions - I know Westhaven will not provide details of boat/marina ownership to private people and would be the only party to pass this on to Council.

Can't seem to copy and paste. Resource Management Act and Biosecurity Act both quoted.

Notice in its entirety. In my red mist phase misread notice date - have to 11 September to comply in full - have to submit plan by 11 August. Received by Email and copy allegedly in post. Will advise of response if any. Some great titles for the team and the people who head it up - must be really well compensated and educated to even remember that lot.

Forgot to add I cannot move vessel until plan approved by a warranted officer. Gunna be some fun come next race day

Just received notice that my yacht at Westhaven was inspected by a Council diver and that I need to supply a pan to Council for approval to clean my boat by 11 August. My reply below. I am somewhat surprised at the contents of your recent Email advising my boat has a small amount of Fanweed on it. The boat is regularly raced and cleaned and in fact has been cleaned twice since the date of your inspection (11 June). Given the time delay between your inspection and the notice from you today, some 6 weeks later, I was unaware of requirement to seek approval to clean

Was working in Westhaven when Pier 21 building was first built - for marine related activities - yeah right. Could not get tenants that fitted profile (surprise surprise) and was suddenly full of advertising companies, a de facto pub on ground floor and various bit players a few of which were possibly marine related. Like the new bar/nightclub moving into the new building ex J marina carparking - marine related? Insidious but relentless, the facility that was originally funded by boat owners buying into the concept of a boat harbour for boaties through the old Harbour Board has be

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Not the plastic I was concerned about - the inappropriate colours are what pushed my buttons. Natural toning's with the beautful background including the Mansion House, marred by these large garish shiny black and white things. Surely a soft green or brown would be more in keeping in an area of high visual amenity and large public attention. Should have taken a photo!

Popped into Mansion House Bay yesterday - first time for a while. The view into the bay to me is dominated by the new large shiny black and white topped piles on the wharf - they are so incongruous they almost pulse. Wonder which landscape architect/visual amenities expert/planning consultant came up with that one. To me is an absolute shocker and detracts from the whole character of the bay. DOC should be ashamed of itself.

Went really well. 11 starters, 1 withdrawal at Whangarei but that was always a possible stated intention, a hard beat next day to Nagles Cove with last boat finishing at around 11pm, then a "Covid Convoy" home on the Sunday as under lockdown we couldn't race 😉. For safety reasons we made the fleet gather at one point to set off home and we checked them into the harbour at Rangi Light. All made it with no dramas. Some tight racing and I think a different winner on handicap for each leg.

Predecessor to Lotus 10.6. One off which did an early round north island race - same owner since built.

Retired Deodar sergeant on education versus fines - "after 3 fines they soon learn"

Vendée Globe: Damage to HUGO BOSS Published on November 22nd, 2020 (November 22, 2020; Day 15) – Vendée Globe favorite Alex Thomson (GBR) has paused racing to address damage to his 2019 VPLP-design HUGO BOSS. Ross Daniel, Technical Director at Alex Thomson Racing, has released the following statement at 11:30 GMT on November 22: “Yesterday evening (Saturday 21st November), while Alex was carrying out a routine inspection onboard HUGO BOSS, he spotted what he believed to be some structural damage in the bow area of the boat. He immediately notified myself and the

Launch off Bucks years ago called Bringyagrogalong

Still in the sailing instructions for Richmond and probably the other Westhaven Clubs.

Was a launch called Sharon Won

Probably America - opposite to most of the world

Smash Palace?

I have no idea. Scenario of say a coastal classic weekend with crew cars all over the place would give Westhaven severe conniptions. Oe a week away for a crew member on your boat. Presumably will have to register with Westhaven beforehand.

We are getting in touch with you to let you know about an upcoming change to our current parking permit process within Westhaven Marina. With all current long-term paper permits expiring 30 June 2020, we have taken the opportunity to implement some improvements to the parking permit process by introducing an electronic system which eliminates the need for paper permits. Going paperless means all parking permits will be registered and monitored electronically using licence plate recognition. The expected launch for this system is early August, and your current parking permits ar

Harbour Board was killed off in 1988 under local govt. reorganization. Regional Council given statutory role while Port Co. set up for commercial operations. Maybe a task for AYBA as a service to keeler fleets.

Island Time - did you buy the Noelex out of Westpark - off Derek Blackies family? I had Current Affair moored adjacent to Flashpoint and we had a bit of an arms race going on. I put a bit more lead on the bulb as I thought the Noelex was a bit tippy so he got a bit of a wing keel added designed by Kevin Lidgard - still never beat me. I think Derek, who did not enjoy good health, had a fatal heart attack on the helm on a Wednesday night race - a good way to go. Long time ago now.

Checked mine today - first time. All good and no hassles. Even noticed a few working on boats. Surprised at number of cars in carpark.

Keith Bekker - Acrylic Creations in Penrose. Fellow yachtie and a great guy.