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I agree that external covers screwed on aren't going to make that much difference, although if they were paired with similar covers internally and bolted together that would be a start. Still seems to me that storm covers that *aren't* attached would be more useful, particularly once a window broke, as long as you had a simple method (such as channel) to fit them afterwards. Tricky though since you don't know what you're going to lose as well as the windows. Simpler I think just not to have windows over 2 square feet on your boat.

So the cat 1 rules have changed, requiring boats to have storm shutters fitted to any window over 2 square feet (not just have them available). Also a bit more emphasis on making sure life rafts are securely attached if they are externally mounted.

https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/commercial/safety/accidents-reporting/accident-reports/documents/Essence-mnz-report-22July2021.pdf

Yes. He could of course do that in Napier, which would be almost impossible to sail into without perfect conditions, but he could easily dump his anchor and I'm sure someone would happily tow him in. It just doesn't look to me as if he's in that sort of mood -- he would have done it into Wellington if he were. Maybe he will be in Napier, or maybe he just decides another couple of days gets him home.

From his position now it's looking like he's no intention of going to Wellington. But since the only point in him stopping either there or in Napier would be to get things organised he might well not do so. This morning's report shows things calming down and things should get significantly quieter as he runs up the north island coast. If he were desperate for a stop he might have thought about Wellington, but assuming he passes on that I can't see why he'd bother stopping in Napier unless his supplies are getting low.

Thank goodness it's gone flat calm down here this morning, although still chilly. I wonder whether he's in a position to turn for Lyttelton now things have settled down or continues north.

I like 8-strand nylon, easy and neat to splice and less twist.

Yes, always 18 and dual watch. Not something you want to forget, since it’s clearly instructed on the chart.

His fb page says he was building a deck on Saturday, but worth a try...

Some good ideas, but it would cook down below over here, or any place sunny...

Bit of a long shot, but I don’t suppose the guy piloting the drone in the middle of Lyttelton Harbour this afternoon is reading this forum or knows someone who does? From the movements they might have got some half-decent shots of my boat and I’d love to see them if they have...

That's a hell of a lot of money for a 30-year-old 33-footer... isn't it?

I was seriously impressed by Nautical. They’re the only ones who would insure my rig over 9 years old (unless racing) and would take my figure for replacement cost. Great value too — I hope they work out when I have to claim but at least there’s an office I can go to.

I don’t want to know how much a lift in that thing costs...

"How much it costs" isn't particularly relevant. But down here the (entirely commercial and locally considered high) rates are almost exactly half those listed, for much higher quality pontoons and environment, and includes power and water and wifi. So someone is taking the michael. I sure hope they don't see the Westhaven prices and start getting ideas...

Blimey that's expensive... and you have to pay for power and leccy too!

He says in hope... is there in anyone with half an hour spare in Waikawa marina who might be prepared to do me a massive favour?

Yes, same results here after looking into it. Also remember that a lot of prices on Trademe are dreaming. Keep your eyes open and wait for realism to hit, then often boats are dropped to a reasonable price and go fairly quickly. Talk to lots of brokers and find out the true value of boats here, and you'll find that it really isn't going to be cheaper to import one. If you want the trans-pacific experience, then you can do it cheaply by buying abroad, but if you don't then it's not worthwhile.

How did you get on with weather windows BP? What with both Conway and Cook forecasts having numbers of 40 and more in them I managed to find a window to come up yesterday. Leaving kaikoura with 40 knots apparent behind us flying along at 9 knots with just a scrap of jib up, ended up with a beautiful smooth Pacific reflecting the supermoon past Cloudy Bay and a dawn entry into an empty Tory Channel with loads of tide behind us and full sail up in 10-15 knots all morning to arrive at Waikawa an hour before the travel lift was booked. Your comment reminded me — sometimes it’s obvious why we do

Lol. Good job too. I moored up on the visitor pontoon there and was 30cm in the mud at low tide (I draw 2.1m), so it wouldn’t have worked well for you. Meanwhile I got blown backwards past Cape Campbell this morning and with the forecast for increasing to a northerly 50 I took the better part of valour back to Kaikoura for the night. I passed here in flat calm at midnight, took me 8 hours to motor back, now I need to fill up my diesel...

That explains why the berths in Te Ana marina have huge dividing poles at the entrance and amidships. I couldn’t understand it at first. They would have to screw up comprehensively to be able to hit me, but I’ve never seen the like in Europe. Just don’t get me started on the quality of workmanship by the “marine tradesmen” down here... I’m trying out Sounds Marine in Waikawa next week so we’ll see how that goes.

My (club marine) insurance stated that the mast and rig and sails aren’t covered when sails are up, unless a total loss. Rigging needs to be less than 9 years old. It’ll be covered the moment I get it replaced.

Hi, yes it was fine if a bit tedious. The BOP was great if lumpy, but then stuff all wind and a big storm arriving left us with options of Gisborne or Napier for a few days. Naturally we chose Napier, which was a great place to stay, but that meant a whole lot of motoring to arrive in daylight. Waiting for a weather window in Napier we skipped a couple of biggies that were 35-50kts forecast, so when we did finally leave we of course had absolutely zero wind and awful cross swells left behind. Be aware that there is a whole lot of sod all from Napier to Wellington. You are thus pretty much

What’s the penalty for not having a current cat 1 paperwork in place then? I’m not sure I understand the concept of “clearing out”. From the uk, we just used to sail off, then raise the Q on arrival and go to find a customs guy with our passports. Ditto on the return to the uk. We were never questioned upon leaving nor told that we should. And, even if we are all ok about doing a cat 1, how are we supposed to do that in the South Island, with no inspectors here? I don’t fancy provisioning and setting off with the family to have to go via Tauranga (for example) first, then finding that

Vesper XB8000, the bee's knees...