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    Starlink

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    If that’s the case yes I have an Irridium go, but I’d do a video call to doctor if i had a medical emergency 

    Mini is 12v

    thIs will be the issue with dealing with a government department, the rules will be the rules. Administered by people that have never sailed offshore in a small vessel

    YNZ have had a shocker here

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    Starlink

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    Just done my second Fiji -NZ  in 6 weeks with SL

    Very impressive, full connection all the time as if you were at home

    was still on the fence for my boat next Islands season as I have a ‘I go’ and you definitely get that not connected feeling

    Then I get an email this morning as we have SL at home the following for the roam package, I’d just need to switch to 50g priority for the week each way

    Starlink Mini Offer - ends December 31
    $324 $649 Mini Kit + $55/mo $90/mo service
     
    Starlink is offering a Starlink Mini bundle to select Residential customers through the end of the year. You are invited to purchase a Mini Kit for $324 (previously $649) with the Roam 50GB plan for $55/mo (previously $90/mo).
     
    The Roam 50GB service plan includes 50GB of Mobile data that can be used anywhere in your continent. To keep the discount, you must continue using Residential service with your current Starlink. Learn more here.
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    Registration Offshore such as the Cook Islands

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    Sailed into Opua last night on a foreign registered vessel, waiting clearance this morning. 5days 8hrs Denarau to Opua.

    I was a Cat 1 inspector, I foresee offshore registration being more the norm going forward 

    I am going offshore in my boat again next season, so am going to start the IVC process soon just to see how it all works out

    As an inspector our role was more to coach the applicant through the whole process, I can’t see 3 people employed by Wellington doing this.

    I’ve recently started “Pacific Cruising Coach” to help anyone with the whole process of completing an offshore cruise, get in touch if this is you or someone you know

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    Fiji to NZ weather guru.

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    Usually is a bit sporty the first few days out due to wind funnel between Kadavu and Viti Levu then bending around the corner 

    If your clearing out of Denarau I noticed the customs opening hours are Monday to Thursday, not saying you can’t check out at other times but I’d check

    Also weather routing this far out is nothing more than an educated guess on seasonal trends.

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    Fiji to NZ weather guru.

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    Did this gig last week, they’d already had a go and a few days out someone got up in the night and closed the window.

    So got a call, can you help pick the weather and sail back with us.

    Left last Monday,I’d been keen to leave early as possible but last crew landed at 1230hrs, I had a taxi waiting and we wheeled him into customs straight from taxi then onto boat.

    we cleared Navula Pass at 1700, by 2100 the trades started so with 20kts and moderate swell on beam we were off 

    1700 Tuesday we were 200nm south of the pass and 396nm by Wednesday 

    As BP stated above Thursday evening had us halfway then the decisions actually started needing to be made
    “West is best” most of the models also said go west when the southerly kicked in.

    We tried this for two hours and it was sh*t so asked the crew if anyone was against trying the other board. Even though we were still at about 40’ apparent the angle to the waves was much kinder. So we had a day on the wind heading SE and then it died / motored for a day then the NW kicked in and we were able to reach into Auckland 

    6 days 21 hour from Navula to North Head. Good trip, owner happy.

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    Fiji one way flights

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    30 minutes ago, mattm said:

    Is a Vessel stamp something official?

     

    Also, Jon, I did enjoy the change between your first sentence and your last.  

    Haven’t tried it yet myself and the next one is a paid gig so won’t risk it.

    From what I’m told it’s the airnz that stops you in Auckland as they are liable to fly you home if your rejected at the other end

    Fiji one way flights

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    I’d never do this of course but I’ve heard that there are a few websites that sell $5usd fake airline tickets on actual flights.

    We had some Europeans friends that are circumnavigating that didn’t want to sail to NZ last summer so left there yacht at Vuda and flew down and hired a rental van to do NZ, they use this fake service all the time to get crew on and off in many countries so far.

    Im flying up to Fiji on the next weather wind and will just buy a refundable return and cash it in on arrival back here, 

    Last year I paid $30fd per crew to enable them to fly up on oneway tickets, the ones that flew Fijiair had no problems but the ones that flew Airnz had heaps of trouble. The airline that flys you in is liable to fly you home if your entry is rejected 

    Going forward I’ll not bother with the customs letter and either go fake or refundable 

    Coastal Entries?

    in RaceTalk

    Posted

    Can go anywhere however now we get paid through YNZ I get quite a bit less per boat

    Ill drive up if you can arrange 3 or more ideally but otherwise Graeme Brown is up your way

     

     

    SSANZ Triple Series 2024

    in ShortTalk

    Posted

    Little bit more background 

    YNZ where looking to cut cost/waste where possible 

    SSANZ needs a national handicapping system to run national events, RNI, RNZ and Northern Triangle 

    For the system to be robust it needs numbers, most clubs are just as happy with their own club handicapping, this can be vastly different from club to club which makes these numbers irrelevant when you get boats coming together from all points of the compass.

    SSANZ needs PHRF to run national events so therefore they’ve decided to make it their major prize criteria for the triple as this is the fairest way for yachts from different clubs to race which is what the Triple Series also, they have used racetrack previously but Mark as stated above won’t be doing this for ever.

    Hope this makes sense, you can still race with SSANZ on a general handicap but if your wanting to have a crack at boats from all the other clubs then this is the best option available, if not and plenty aren’t interested in going any further, then stick to your club racing. 

     

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    New CAT3 Process

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    Don’t know of any original inspectors being signed up by MNZ, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t 

    I do know only about half the inspectors have signed with YNZ, however the ones in the likes of the bay only really did Cat 1’s so weren’t interested in the others

    I've got a few starting to came through for Cat 2 and 3 but haven’t done any yet 

    SSANZ Triple Series 2024

    in ShortTalk

    Posted

    45 minutes ago, ex Elly said:

    Now we just need to ask the Harbourmaster to replace the lights on Northern Leading and Reso. They are so feeble you can barely see them up close.

     

    Only a couple missed reso, but a couple also tried finishing south of committee boat and another tried finishing at Westhaven 🥺

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    SSANZ Triple Series 2024

    in ShortTalk

    Posted

    5 hours ago, Jono G said:

    I think we can both say we were right. It looks like the short course boats had a beautiful sail.

    Over on long haul we had the front boats finish on the tide while we had to deal with an outgoing tide and a breeze that was best described as "fitful" and flicking between South and Northwest. I'm too scared to look at the tracker between Emu Point and Bean Rock.

    At least we got home. Well done the few on the long course who had to wait for the tide to turn to finish.

    Yep we thought long and hard about moving the finish to northern leading between the short two and long course

    But why spoil your fun 

    plus waiting for a Raven 26 to finish 3 hours after the multi’s meant we had to run two lines

    If you kept west of a line from Durville toLittle Barrier you had wind all day, just ask the guys on the short course 

    however look at this pic of last 3 boats going around eastern mark

     

     

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    Navionics webapp

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    Report any lights not working as Hazards to Navigation as per below

    (f we don’t report things nor working then we become part of the problem 

    IMG_0407.png

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    New CAT3 Process

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Clipper said:

    How about the inspection costs?

    My cat 2 check last year in September cost $325.  Now $490.

    Its a big number for (usually) 1 or 2 races only.

     

     


    The inspectors are being shafted also, I charged (my fee) $200 for Cat 3 and $235 for cat 1 &2

    I’ll now get paid by YNZ and Cat 3 is $150 less PAYE so let’s call it half as much give or take and as a PAYE employee, I’ll not be able to claim my travel against my tax either as I was able before as a contractor 

    Only half (approximately) the inspectors have re signed up.

     

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