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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!

  2. 2 hours ago, K4309 said:

    This is a very good example.

    Not wanting to trigger your guys aversion to politics, BUT:

    Any moves to manage the Gulf fisheries are blocked or thwarted by Tangatawhenua. The basic issue being that the treaty never covered the sea, and they see they have rightful control (some say ownership, others say Kaitiaki) of the fish.

    This is why the current plan, which I think took 10 yrs to work out, requires the entire community to stop taking fish, accept for one minority, race based group. It is fair to say that if it wasn't for the customary rights issues around fish management, we could be far more rapidly advancing our recreational fish management.

    Now, referring back to what Russel is saying, minority groups are having undue influence.

    Case in point?

    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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  3. 33 minutes ago, Bad Kitty said:

    So apparently, we care about them, just not that much.  

    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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  4. 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!

     

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  5. 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 limits are red tape!

    Lyttleton is a commercial port but the last I heard container ships and fishing vessels aren't foiling around at 100k

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  6. 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.

  7. Everyone loves a good drama and if it's on 1ZB, its definitely drama!

    https://www.miragenews.com/sailgp-lyttelton-1201610/

     

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    SailGP Lyttelton
    This legislation directs how vessels must behave around marine mammals and says it is illegal to harass or disturb them. All vessels and people involved in the SailGP event, including any support boats or spectators, must abide by this legislation. It is a legal requirement. People controlling vessels who encounter a dolphin or other marine mammal must travel no faster than idle/no wake speed if within 300m of a dolphin, and do not herd, harass or obstruct marine mammals or cut through groups.

    DOC does not have a role in permitting or allowing the race to go ahead. DOC's role is to advocate for marine mammals and to carry out compliance functions if any incidents involving protected wildlife were to occur which may have broken the law.

    SailGP has chosen to hold its event in a marine mammal sanctuary that was established for the protection of Hector's dolphins. This decision to hold the event there was made in the full knowledge that protection of the dolphins from the impact of boats will be paramount.

    In the lead-up, DOC provided feedback and advice on the race organisers' marine mammal management plan, working closely with Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, Rāpaki. Our feedback focused on technical advice ensuring the plan reflected the Marine Mammals Protection Act and Regulations and advocating for the safety of marine mammals.

    The marine mammal management plan was developed by and belongs to the race organisers. DOC does not have a role in implementing it. We have staff at the event, including a vessel on the water, who are prepared to respond if an incident involving a marine mammal was to occur.

    Hector's dolphins/upokohue have a conservation status of "Threatened – Nationally Vulnerable", which means they have been assessed as facing a high risk of extinction in the medium term. They are unique to New Zealand and are one of the world's smallest and rarest marine dolphins.

    At this time of year, mothers and calves are present in the harbour and calves have been seen on the course this weekend. Newborn calves and young animals are vulnerable to boat strike as they are less aware of risk, spend more time on the surface and dive more slowly than mature dolphins.

    We recognise the importance of events to the region and acknowledge yesterday's cancellation would have been disappointing for spectators and racers.

    Henry Weston, DOC Deputy Director-General Operations

     

     

  8. 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?

     

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  9. 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?

  10. 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. 

  11. 7 hours ago, Frank said:

    All of what K4309 said and I would not apply 2K polyurethane  directly over epoxy undercoats on external surfaces, use the system undercoat as a barrier between the two.

    International Perfection is a good system but also talk to these guys

    https://www.protectivepaints.co.nz/contact-us

     

    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, fair, paint and sand process can take a few cycles to get it all done. For tiny imperfections or pinholes use 3M vinylester glazing putty to speed things up.

    Epoxy primer goes hard and keeps getting harder until fully cured which may take weeks, the overcoating window is very short without sanding to get a mechanical grip, hot coating is for antifoul but you really want to get sanding as soon as its not clogging the paper to make the job easy. Leave it a few days and its like sanding concrete plus if you leave it for more than the recoat window (2 weeks??) then you must reapply it. All this info is on the data sheets. 

    Experienced painters can mix and match but for amateurs select a system from one manufacturer and stick with it following their instructions carefully paying special attention to timeframes, humidity, temperature and using the right reducers. Paint is expensive but if you consider your time and how long it lasts, its pretty cheap to get the best. International is good, easy to apply and you get what you pay for.

     

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