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If all racing had to be in H28s then everyone would comply all the time 😜
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All of the above, we found lots of European boats use a stern anchor, we thought so what ?
The “so what” is they don’t swing and you do, lots of the best anchorages inside islands with high mountains (places like Marquises) you get a sea breeze during the day then it reversed at night which was completely independent of the trades. Not a worry if everyone is on one anchor but a real pain if most are on two
Spare anchor and rode don’t need to be ready for instant deployment, the anchor, chain and rope can all be stowed separately. We saw lots of yachts with their spare anchor strapped to the stern rail and the associated gear in a locker below. They would connect it all before entering the anchorage, then stream the stern anchor out the full length of the rode, then drop bow anchor as per normal. Then take up on stern until boat’s sitting as required. ( you’d get shot if you did this in the gulf here )
We sailed home from Europe with a Delta that we didn’t like much and a smaller fortress as second, I’ve now got a 25kg Excel that I love and will take the Delta as spare now I’ve cleaned the rust off and two pot epoxy painted it so it won’t rust again, plus two boat lengths of spare chain on our next offshore. All this I’ll stow deep in the forward crew cabin (think storage shed) as a replacement for the main anchor, however I’ll also take the fortress to use as a stern anchor if required (this can also be useful if your in a narrow channel with no wind and a moderate tide, always set main anchor to strongest tide and lighter one to the lesser tidal flow.
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11 hours ago, ex Elly said:
Found this random comment in the NOR:
" d and e need swapping so all multi stuff together" 🤣
You win the prize
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https://www.ssanz.co.nz/triple-series-2022/
Entries open here -
I heard that rumour too, just waiting online entry
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Team La Rambla
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Asia will definitely be cheapest
Cruise laminate that’s radial cut will last twice as long as cheap Dacron, not physically but hold its shape twice as long.
All depends on are you looking for a 5 year solution and don’t sail upwind or a 10 year solution that will still point well it whole life.
Dont be disappointed if you go cheap and it doesn’t last, but that’s what some people want, to me a heavy 40’er is probably over the limit for Dacron, but others will disagree
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Just received this via email
Hello fellow Hauraki Gulf Fans,
This is just a brief heads-up about an upcoming meeting you may be interested in attending. On Tuesday 24th May, Simon Watts, National MP for North Shore, is hosting a public meeting about the Hauraki Gulf. At this meeting you will hear from the following speakers:
Alex Rogers – the Executive Officer of the Hauraki Gulf Forum. Alex is the author of the report presented to the Hauraki Gulf Forum on 28 February, setting out a recommended advocacy position for updating and strengthening the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000. This included the recommendation to establish a Treaty partnership model with equal membership between iwi representatives and representatives of central/local government.
Dr Andrew Jeffs – Professor in Marine Science at the University of Auckland, whose research interests include aquaculture, restoring mussel populations, lobster biology, and the biological role of underwater sound.
Moana Tamaariki-Pohe, MNZM – former Deputy Chairperson of the Hauraki Gulf Forum, now representing Te Puni Kōkiri – the Ministry for Māori Development.
Dr Peter Longdill – Sanford’s sustainability manager. Sanford is one of the largest commercial fishers in the Hauraki Gulf.
Sam Woolford – spokesperson of LegaSea, an organisation “dedicated to restoring the abundance, biodiversity and health of New Zealand's marine environment”. LegaSea supports the establishment of co-governance structures in the Hauraki Gulf.
More details of the event, Revitalising the Hauraki Gulf, can be found here.
WHEN
Tuesday May 24, 2022 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
WHERE
Wakatere Boating Club
Narrow Neck Beach
Devonport
Auckland 0624
Google map and directions
You can RVSP the organisers by clicking HERE. For more information contact Azita Nafissi azita.nafissi@parliament.govt.nz.
Cheers,
Lee Short
Spokesperson
Gulf Users Group
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12 hours ago, Kick Ass said:
Tracker should be part of your entry fee.
Yes tracker, battle flag and clothing all included
plus a little salt
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1 hour ago, Shimmer said:
Oh well! The only NZ boat I know of with that name is a glass T 34 and I got so excited when I saw the entry how cool would it be to match race the lap? Don’t suppose Sunlight could be persuaded Old Dog?
Zest will be a good match for you to race, Craddock 36 sailed by an older couple that won overall in 2008 in a varnished S&S 39
There’s always lots of races within the race
Poulpito is a Sydney 38 out of New Cal
theres a Beneteau 36 still to come and a couple of entries that are place savers until they sort actual entry boats
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Fleet so far.
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Arbitare
C U Later
Distraction
Drinks Trolley
Evolution Express
Focus
Gale Force
High Voltage
Kokomea
Los Molinos -
Marshall Law
Miss Scarlet
Motorboat II
Mr Kite
Niksen
Poulpito
Relapse
Serena
Shimmer
Simply Irresistible -
Simply the Best
Southern Fun
Start Me Up
SweatWaters
Vixen
Waka
Whichway
Wired
Zest
*Pending*
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Entries opened last night with a good mixture of boats, one from Australia and one from New Cal
31 spots gone
9 available here https://www.ssanz.co.nz/2022/04/12/10966/
fleet will be posted tomorrow, just checking all entries are legit
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1 hour ago, Shimmer said:
Hey Open Country
still haven’t had a chance for re match since the NTR
Shimmer is planning on entering the 2NI next year. .
that’s a lot of chances for payback
Adrian has been around at least once before, won last leg overall actually
Think you own him one
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We have often had boats in this position and mostly they decide time on the water to be more beneficial than close racing, in RNI leg two you will only be in sight to North Cape and may not see another boat until you enter Cook Strait
Enter longhaul, if no one else similar does and your going to be all alone we will swap you to SH.
I did this in 2011 as was doing 2012 RNZ, in the 100 we were caught on the wrong side of a wind change, the finish boat said just send us your finish time 😂That was the year the 40kts can in from the north and the yachts ahead wiped out and dropped rigs, we were so far last we decided no point in flying a kite so just two sailed home with no damage.
So there’s often a silver lining to these things
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That could be almost anywhere in the States
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When do you want it ?
Ive got one but may sell it after this winters cruise
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Taihoa, did you get my PM ?
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I could do this for you,
However I’d really suggest you should be on board even if not skippering if you think your going to ever go offshore.
Sure you would need to arrange someone to look after your kid but this is the perfect chance to gain so sea time with others that have it.
4 day passage in good weather with possible stop at Mahia or Napier if needed
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Triple Series dates have been on the SSANZ website for 8 months ( Racing tab, Triple Series 2022 )
Prizes will be handed out at this year’s briefing
Believe it or not there’s been this thing called Covid with all sorts of restrictions on gatherings
Announcements coming out next few weeks about new event sponsor and more.
RNI entry scramble 8 days away
Triangle Prize Giving this Wednesday
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Less than two weeks to go until the Chains Ropes & Anchors Anzac Enduro and the courses have been released! Click on the links below to check them out!
The Race starts on Friday 22 April with three-course - Longhaul, Shorthaul and Cruising all finishing at Kawau Island for a family-friendly BBQ and Prize Giving.
The Longhaul Division starts early on Friday morning with a 255NM course with plenty of corners - Start, Channel Is. to Starboard, Cuvier Is. to Port, Great Barrier Is. to Port, Hen & Chicken Is. to Starboard, Poor Knights Is. to Starboard, Channel Is. to Starboard, Kawau Is. to Starboard, Finish.
The Shorthaul Race is approx 66 NM - Start, Gannet Rock to Port, Flat Rock to Port, Shearer Rock Bouy to Starboard, Tiritiri Matangi Is to Starboard, Motuketekete Is to Port, Finish.
The Cruising Division Race is 32nm - Start, Motuora Is to Starboard, Motuketekete Is to Port, Finish. In the Cruising Division yachts may carry children under the age of 13 as passengers - so this is a great one to bring the family.
Key Dates:- Online Briefing Wednesday 20 April 2022
- Race Friday 22 April
- Prizegiving Saturday 23 April
Race Start Times - Friday 22 April :
- Longhaul Division Start 1000
- Shorthaul Division Start 1725
- Cruising Division Start 1730
And don't forget - if you need any new ropes, some chain or even an anchor - make sure you visit our mates at Chains Ropes & Anchors who are mad keen to get you sorted so you are ready to go in time for the race!
See you on the start line on the 22nd April!-
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43 minutes ago, Deep Purple said:
I see COVID has pushed the date of the RNZYS's 150th Gala dinner out to the same day as the Triple Series 100miler.
Not surprised
‘They don’t seem to consider anyone else when they set dates
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Lawless
Today’s pillock
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This is an Auckland issue, every other ports I’ve sailed or run races out of, if you get 5 blasts you also get a fine from the harbour master