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    SailGP

    in RaceTalk

    Posted

    I was there. While the result was disappointing, the event itself was way better than I expected . I had been sceptical about the short amount of racing, but it was actually fine - probably better than 2 hours of distant keel boat sailing. Amazing amount of logistics (and obviously cost) involved in putting this on, but I can now better see the vision. I think the Auckland event will be great if you are prepared to open your wallet. Grandstand seats were $100 USD per day, plus beer. 
    Lots of kiwi support there. 

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    Pauhia ferry crash

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    Ferry not at fault - hit broadsides by a fast travelling motor boat. One account has it having two 300HP outboards (while also saying it was a jet boat!). Ferry skipper seriously injured 

    SailGP

    in RaceTalk

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Rangi1 said:

    I’ve watched every round, including Lyttelton, on YouTube- no adverts, full (slightly annoying) commentary but easy to watch. 

    I only watched Saturday though- I have just heard it wasn’t on YT Sunday which if true is very weird. 

    SailGP

    in RaceTalk

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Addem said:

    Sounds great. Not having skytv available its been a blank from.my perspective. I normally watch every race but it's not on YouTube for nz. 

    I'm keen to know how Lyttleton worked out as there was a restriction on numbers. Not sure if getting down there from NI would be worth 40 minutes racing each day?

     

    I’ve watched every round, including Lyttelton, on YouTube- no adverts, full (slightly annoying) commentary but easy to watch. 

    RNZYS is facing a trading loss of up to $1.6 million

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    3 hours ago, ex Elly said:

    Same thing happened to me Sunday afternoon previous.
    Are cops having a breath testing blitz on Westhaven boaties at the moment?

     

    And me, Wednesday evening a couple of weeks ago. It used to be a popular spot for them, then nothing for a few years. I doubt it’s aimed at the yacht clubs, more just North Shore into western suburbs route. 

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    Today’s pillock

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Zozza said:

     

     

    SHK and Harry - gotta say this is a bit rough on launch owners - they are not all like that, some of them don't buzz with the generators all night .   You shouldn't generalise.  Naughty naughty.  
    Does it say more about you guys than them?  Maybe ask Rangi1.  

     

    1 hour ago, Zozza said:

     

     

    SHK and Harry - gotta say this is a bit rough on launch owners - they are not all like that, some of them don't buzz with the generators all night .   You shouldn't generalise.  Naughty naughty.  
    Does it say more about you guys than them?  Maybe ask Rangi1.  

    I’m happy to answer them Zoz, as it didn’t say to stick a root vegetable up every exhaust. It was in response to a particular sub-section of boat owners that run their generators all night. I’m sure a small number of yacht owners also run their engines to charge the batteries and get the water hot. 

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    Five people rescued so far in large-scale operation off North Cape

    in MarineTalk

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    55 minutes ago, Far North Boy said:

    So many experts who have no idea of what went on. Lance sailed before the weather was called on last Wednesday. The boat is particularly well found. Lance is a highly respected skipper and vessel operator (he has 2 other similar boats. His boats are meticulously maintained and presented. Judge a man but be prepared to be judged in return. 

    But surely he could have returned to base earlier as the forecast worsened?

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    Raymarine upgrade from 2008

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    I did a slow transition over a couple of years from old ST60 gear on Seatalk to the i70, i60, p70 controllers, autopilot and a new chart plotter on STNG. Buy the iTc 5 converter first so that all the old gear plays nicely with Seatalk NG and buy the new bits as you can afford it. I just took my time and looked for bargains on eBay and overall (including shipping) I saved around 50% on NZ RRP. Much of that was before the new GST capture rules however. Worked well for me, and the newer Raymarine gear is perfect for me (not a racer). 

    Motorbikes

    in Everything Else

    Posted

    4 hours ago, dutyfree said:

    Manapouri is connected to the national grid i.e. it is in your terms grid tied and always has been.

    See grid map below.

    https://www.transpower.co.nz/sites/default/files/bulk-upload/documents/Substation Locator map.pdf

    The only issues associated with an exit of Tiwai are the lines (generally) heading to Benmore and the HVDC link.

    The initial work to address the issue to Benmore are either completed or underway.

     

    Ngawha geothermal not shown on that plan? 

    The numbers didn't quite add up this time

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    My take on it is a large amount of that headline number is for work that needed doing at some stage to improve the cities infrastructure into the future but the AC and APEC meant that the development of it was brought forward. Very little of the money was spent on organising and holding a regatta. There's some pretty slanted anti AC interpretation of the numbers I thought. Did anyone think that the return from holding the Cup was really going to pay for the new seawall, Ferry Building plaza upgrade, stooping Wynyard Wharf from falling into the sea, removing the remainder of the tanks and the Daldy Street stormwater outfall?

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