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The new Sagitta is sailing around South America at the moment. Simon Willis built her about 5 years ago. 40ft I think. He is a guy you lot should talk to. He had the original Sagitta which was 35ft. Went off shore racing several times including a Hobart where apparently they spent more time under water than on top. Survived being crushed between two boats at the start line and carried out a repair by banging in a few nails around the chain plate area. She was sold to a guy in Russell.
He was hit by a ship last year when sailing single handed from Auckland to Kerikeri in the new version.Both boats well built.!!
He is likely to take part in the Vava'u race in 2017.
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OK, we have a date. It will be in May of 2017. We chose this date to avoid clashing with the 2016 Akarana Fiji race.
The Kerikeri - Vava'u Race will be the only New Zealand off-shore race that year.
May provides a better weather system for the race and the return trip home.
There will be a cruising division.
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We are waiting for confirmation from YNZ regarding a date. 2016 is the Keri Clubs 80th year so we are hoping for that to be approved.
It is very likely that we will include a cruising division as we would like to include as many boats as we can.
All I can say at the moment is that the local tourist industry up there are offering some attractive deals for us to enjoy.
As soon as we get confirmation from YNZ I will let you know more.
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Sorry about the late reply. I cant log on no matter what I try and had no reply from the boss so I created a new a/c. Thought that would be a simple way to go.
Regarding the photos, I have asked my friend Pumbaa to get them back on here for me as he is much smarter than I am. ??
Progress is slow at the moment with Xmas and my sons wedding last weekend plus a bit of surgery.
Back into it today sanding the final undercoat on the bottom. Will then turn her back over ( again ) and complete painting and the wrap.
If anyone wants the photos sent to them , let me know.
Cheers Mark
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