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  1. Tablets are ok, but I think a wired in dedicated chartplotter with buttons not a touch screen is superior especially if its going to be exposed to the elements. Tablets need to be charged so they need a port which can make them vulnerable, also they can be dropped and misplaced unless mounted permanently. That said they are a great option with many advantages not the least being value and screen real estate, especially as a backup or second station but they require more care than a chartplotter. I know someone who went to Fiji relying primarily on an Iphone with navionics!
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    SailGP

    There is no aversion to marine related politics but it almost always ends up in the same uninformed place blaming minorities for problems, but this is marine related so lets take this a bit further down the track of "we care but not that much" https://gulfjournal.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SOER-online.pdf Crayfish are "functionally extinct" meaning that they can no longer perform their role within the marine ecosystem, a good friend and diver with 35 years experience will no longer take crays or permit anyone on his boat to do so.
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    SailGP

    Agree, NZ can be a bit like this. Off topic but look at the Gulf cray stocks for example, every diver I know has reported that the difference between now even 20 years ago is shocking. The solution is simple if we are committed to rebuilding the fishery- we know how but just don't want to for either selfish or commercial reasons. We could repeat this in almost every area involving depleted fisheries- we care but not that much! It seems that for many people the sea and anything to do with it, is "outside the environment" as John Clarke commented.
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    SailGP

    and he would have to include himself in his minority report as a promoter of a niche sport "I feel discriminated against by DOLPHINS!!" It's a losing battle in the PR space, he should have played his hand better. No one is going to win against flipper! He could have said we delayed racing to do our part in the global conservation movement and show our commitment to the environment blah blah blah and everyone would be on his side!
  5. Apparently it was travelling at 13kts and lost steerage and power, they had enough time to call in a mayday and clear the bulk of the bridge traffic.
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    SailGP

    Everyone raved about it, I hope it comes to Auckland!
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    SailGP

    Various govt ministers are calling the application of the law "red tape" so in effect are saying there should be a favourable application of it to suit private interests, the courts may view it differently, The Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 applies (its been around a long time) and while I think there's a very small chance that a dolphin would be hit it's not zero so who is going to take responsibility here if they do? The main point is that SailGP helped write the agreement and signed it! Its like the ministers complaining that the event cant proceed when its blowing 30kts because wind
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    SailGP

    Also, its the law!
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    SailGP

    Is the general consensus that its in ChCh because its a better sailing venue or just easier to control (charge) the spectators? If the latter one would think that more the merrier since global media rights and advertising would dwarf gate takings.
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    SailGP

    Everyone loves a good drama and if it's on 1ZB, its definitely drama! https://www.miragenews.com/sailgp-lyttelton-1201610/
  11. These boys had a pretty good weekend
  12. Sure, but wouldnt we be served better by having high speed coastal patrol vessels stationed around the country with a few dedicated supply and disaster relief ships?
  13. Why do we have a navy in its current format? It seems to be not much more than "spirit of adventure" for adults. We dont project force, and we certainly cant defend our shores with it so perhaps we need a rethink?
  14. So many questions! It appears to have nothing to to with the purpose of the navy, which is to ultimately defend nz from the invasion of the.....er something???
  15. A hazard to navigation more like, but seriously why? Unmanned means no agency, just observation and it requires 24/7 manned operation to do what exactly?
  16. A friend has one and they are built like a brick shithouse, if you intend to go south it would be my pick.
  17. Experienced a lovely dawn bugle reveille followed by some cheerful bagpipes from a rafted up you know what IMG_5569.mp4
  18. My tent had 20mm glass poles, very stiff but I am looking for an alternative because they chafe the sail cover. Fine for a day but if you leave it up for a week then its a problem.
  19. Looks like is going, but in the subtext- boat registration https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/charity-vessel-southern-progress-to-be-scrapped-after-former-owner-craig-koning-jailed-for-rape/IRW4WCTHPFAVLGHHJ537TFUT2M/
  20. You can use 2k topcoat over epoxy undercoats no problems but you have to understand the materials and do things in the right order. I usually do all the divots, dents and repairs first to the best standard I can then put on plenty of epoxy primer. If there are lots of uneven areas before sanding I put on a guide coat which can be either a bit thinners with a splash of dark paint put on with a rag or use the proper 3M charcoal tool. If it's a big area you can spray a contrasting colour as well but whichever method you decide to use, guide coating is the way to go for a fast fair job. This fill
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