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I get it Aard, but there is little we do in modern civilization that does not induce toxicity into the environment marine or land (we are not going back to live in caves) - yet, it appears to be that the biggest polluters get away with it that do 99% of the damage, and recreational boaters who in comparison would release an infinitesimally small amount of toxicity have to follow the rules. Sorry - it's bullsh*t.

I am going to come off the long run here and bowl a couple fast paced bouncers aimed at the head of the tit-heads that have basically banned all the anti-foulings that used to work: If someone were to set up a black market business making proper fouling from yesteryear that works - I would buy it and the "oh but you are destroying the marine environment" crowd - can go f**k themselves. To use a Bernie Sanders type analogy adapted for the marine environment, one could argue (and be 100% f**cking correct) that "the Oligarchy of top 1% of polluters, all from the corporate and industrial se

So, you know when we had antifoul that really worked with the "good nasties" in it - was it really that damaging to the ocean when we consider how much damaging environmental waste water is released into the ocean by all the worlds cities, and industrial centres? The "damage" that proper antifouling did to the environment surely has to be infinitesimal small in comparison? Or am I just doing sort of Joe Rogan type "Bro Science" here - though I feel the comparison I make is probably valid.

Agree. Just had a look on the map - it's out in the wop wops

My understanding of all the Lithium style batteries, the Marine LiFePO4 are the least fire hazard of all, perhaps even less of a fire hazard than AGM or old style Lead Acid Golf Cart type. Don't hesitate to put me right though - what I know about electrical things is less than Donald Trump knows about how Tariffs work.

My enduring memories of the little I know about Poland....

It changed ownership a number of years ago now right?

You know what, I never considered fouling. But I now remember reading the odd post in this forum over the years moaning about the fouling issue in the Opua area.... thanks for the reminder!

Is dust from the boatyard a concern in that area?

In a hypothetical situation, which may or may not be part of your or my plans in the future - if you have decided that the Bay Of Islands is the area you wish to purchase / rent a mooring with view to it being your liveaboard base, which area would you choose? The obvious choices are Opua/Kawakawa, Opua Basin, other nearby Opua areas (English Bay?), Russell, Matauwhi Bay, somewhere in KeriKeri river or it's tributaries, Doves Bay etc... Cheers.

Who we talking about here? One guy who we never saw again when the political stuff was banned was that eRice fella. I don't miss him, and after initially being against the removal of political chat, I have to admit it has been a good thing for this site. Edit: I do hope KnotMe comes back one day though. Also back on Sharks - according to Google's AI.....In 2024, humans are estimated to have killed approximately 100 million sharks for their meat, fins, oil, and cartilage, as well as those unintentionally caught as bycatch in fishing nets.

Less food out in the deep, so moving inshore looking for a tasty yachtie's leg to munch on?

I'm sure this has been spotted over there earlier in the summer..

Because rich toffs that have Riviera type stinkpots live there?

I think the only way to stop it, which may ultimately prove unsuccessful anyway, is an all out war with $Billions and $Billions from the Government. That may mean essentially closing down the areas affected and near areas affected, so the $Billions are not just on the eradication scheme but also compensation for businesses affected from the loss of marine tourism. But - can you see that happening with the current three headed monster running the ship? They won't even part out the $ for a decent set of Ferries for Cook Strait. And no mods,not trying to turn this political, just stat

I've had a mini rant on this before - you are pretty much stuck with three bands in little 'ole backwater NZ - Altex, International, & Hempels. There is also Resene's 'Durepox' which I have no tech knowledge of, and some guys know how to get hold of Awlgrip in NZ.

With the idiots running the asylum that keep banning antifoul ingredients that actually work, I am up for buying a 'moonshine' type anti-foul with all sorts of now banned ingredients, if anyone has the brains on how to make the stuff - I don't - I think I scored 20% in high school chemistry - but, I will gladly buy it and go tell anyone poking their nose in on what is painted on my boats bottom to go f**k themselves.

Loveworkx lady sailing a Grinde I see - same 27 footer that the American girl, Holly, is sailing round world. Initially I thought this might have been Grant / KnotMe roving around the anchorage berating people for still using CQR anchors..... ha ha just jokes Mr CRA 😀 Then I thought it might have been some clipboard wielding Caulerpa govt. agency guy gone bananas.... But, looks like just a random bananas guy gone bananas. Scary though - not sure what I would have done, but I doubt I would have handed my expensive iPhone over to him without a fight, literally....

Weren't you there Harry? 😁

Webb Chiles (famous if you prefer cruising world sailors to racing world sailors - where he is non-famous) uses jetboils on all his voyages for coffee and dehydrating food.

Is it just me, or does it feel like the traditional yachtie Christmas / January Holidays period has been mostly sh*t sailing weather for the last half decade or more? I am thinking we should all take our sailing holidays from around Waitangi day, but of course if you have kids that's no good as they'll be back at school...

More Fagan.... Pretty good interview from a non-sailor - Jerry Wells The mid 80's NZ music awards clips reminded me just how big The Mockers were in NZ at the time

Looks like one of the fatalities not a boom, but caught on a mainsheet, then whacked head on a winch. Horrific.

Yeah agree, and I am not saying stop sailing in boats with booms lower to the deck - but there has been a spate of these type of accidents, and just wondering if any design rule or something re the boom height - could be implemented.....

Absolute tragedy, and my deepest sympathies to the unfortunate sailor's families. Are we able to design rigs with booms higher than the average persons height standing in the cockpit - maybe 1.90M+ ?