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A new iPhone retails for $1,400. There are various plans with One.nz that mean you can get a new phone for less outlay, but still pay through the nose over the term of the contract. I think the big breakthrough is One.nz having access to Starlink to allow satellite comms on their network when outside of coverage. I'm not aware of any other phones having that capability just yet, but it is Starlink that is enabling it. A couple of the other mobile network companies are indicating they will have the same tech and functionality soon. Given the cost and durability of a PLB at $450-$500,

You can get zinc enamel spray paints that would be an good application here. Far easier and cheaper than doing a re-galv. If it is only sitting in a locker it will work fine. Will stop it rusting. As soon as it drags through some sand and shell the zinc paint will come off, but if it is your spare, you can worry about that then. Will stop it rusting in a locker.

So now you're saying its nothing to do with Council responding to the weather, and its because the Council is broke? Not the most compelling of arguements when they fall over immediately. It wont cost Council anything to reinstate the hardstand. They don't have to fund it. Funding all the Matariki / Dewali / Pride celebrations costs the Council dollars, that is why we are broke. The hardstand was always self funding. It is the service that is required for biosecurity. Again, the Council's obligations under the Biosecurity Legislation don't stop , same as the Council's obligations don

Nonsense. Council isn't doing anything about the weather, or the response to the flooding. At best, Auckland Transport are dealing with the response to the flooding. Fixing roads, bus services etc. Council have nothing to do with any of that. Even the Mayor isn't doing anything (other than sleeping). Sure, the PR department have been tweeting a bit, and the Deputy has been doing pressers, that is all. But Council still have a legislative requirement to manage biosecurity. That requirement doesn't lapse cause it rained yesterday. Council maintains (wrongly in my view) that b

Re the Poor Knights, it wouldn't surprise me that, as it is a very healthy natural ecosystem there, fanworm can't get established there because of the natural competition. Fanworm only appears to do well in barren areas, like marinas. I've seen the odd one around on rocky shorelines. But that was before the wettest summer on record. Fascinating how all this fresh water kills them.

AYBA lost this Court Case. Auckland Council playing very dirty. Despite closing the hardstand and booting the operator, they have told the Judge they have not yet made a decision on closing the hardstand, therefore the relief AYBA seek cannot be awarded. The Court Decision re AYBA’s Injunction against the Closure of the Landing | Auckland Yacht & Boating Association

I've got one of those. Works a treat.

Had a major diesel bug issue in the past, so always use an additive. In the past we did loads of research and what-not, now I can't remember which brand we use, basically grab the first one I see from any major retailer, when needing more. Obviously check it has biocidal properties / states it is effective against bug. Given the basics of additive, I don't think the exact brand matters. The cost of the additive is negligible compared to the cost and hassle of fixing a bug problem. Haven't had a bug issue for years now. Also have a glass bowl pre-filter ahead of the engine, and that h

Haha - resolving the excel formula logic has always confused me so much, I've always just worked out the next leg TWA in my head. I do keep course cards (printed & laminated) onboard with the leg headings on them. Then I can spend all day strategizing about the next leg. Also gives me a good feel if the wind veers or backs a tad if a particular sail will be a bit marginal or not.

Do you mean the Poor Knights and not the Three Kings? Three Kings are north of North Cape & Cape Reinga. The area between Cape Brett, Poor Knights and Bream Head is excluded to heavy shipping, to avoid the risk of a Rena type catastrophic incident with the oil tankers coming into Marsden Point. I can't remember the tonnage, it is on the note. Either 50 tonnes or 500 tonnes. Due to the whole Tutukaka Coast being one of the top 10 coasts in the world, and the Poor Knights being such a valuable reserve and marine habitat. Yachts and launches etc can go up there freely.

Note the fender hanging off the side. never trust a skipper who doesn't bring his fenders in.

Yes, there are photos of him on Social Media with a munted bow railing and blue paint scratches, but standing by the scene.