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marine traffic relies on internet, you would have to keep the starlink running (more power) and it doesn't show up on anyone else's screen

so if anyone is inspired towards a do-up there is a Salthouse built S&S 35 about to get the chop in Wellington. Hull and rig both seem to be very good, the teak deck is completely had it, cabin top is fine and cockpit is ok plywood. There could be assistance for getting Bobby Shafto (launched as Cotton Blossom and then Virgo) packed for transport north (maybe even contribution towards the transport)

because they have to leave Australia occasionally, and went for a sail across the ditch.

understand its not retrospective so not relevant, but reading that, if new, my two gel lead acids next to each other wouldn't be compliant? seems a bit OTT

any video of the tug boat race?

on the tiller pilot you press the two '+' or '-' buttons together, depending which way you want to go and it goes through a 100deg turn and straighens out. easy!

for tacking etc are you using the current autopilot? most will have a tack function that allows you to deal with sails

unrelated question, does a VSR need to have a voltage on both sides to work? thinking of a non-bating application where i want to switch something on only over a specified voltage. so battery on one side and a load on the other

thanks Geoff i've found my LINZ log on and think I have the right permits on the way now Not sure how long the Raster charts will be around for, i understand they are a seperate item made just for download where as the ENC is their main product they need to provide. We are in a good spot in that we get them free in NZ

same link as above, but at present the website doesn't seem to be working..... Good afternoon Further to our email last week, we are writing to let you know that updated information about changes to the administrative arrangements for assessing the adequacy of recreational boats departing for overseas (coming into effect 1 July 2024) is now available on Maritime NZ’s website at: https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/recreational/boating-basics/taking-your-boat-overseas/ The updated information includes an overview of the updated process from 1 July 2024, as well as

i've downloaded new charts for open CPN but its not happy because my cell permit/subscription has expired. It's been a few years since I first set this up (probably why this has expired) do I need to buy another permit in the O'shop? What to check I'm on the right track before spending the 12.50 Euros

From MNZ: Good afternoon, We are writing to let you know that changes to the administrative arrangements for assessing the adequacy of recreational craft departing for overseas will be coming into effect soon. Effective 1 July 2024, Maritime NZ will assume the administration and delivery of section 21 requirements following Yachting New Zealand's decision, after careful consideration, to return the delegation to Maritime NZ. Maritime NZ is committed to continuing the effective delivery of this work. Background As you will be aware, Section 21 of the Maritime Trans

that's an option in Wellington

actually that's not a bad idea, but not "to rule them" just to sell them. Basically set up an online Govt "supermarket", a shop front to allow purchase payment for whatever you need from Govt. The individual items/license or whatever would be administered under whatever part of govt they come from but then it only need one on line site that does payments, security etc. rather than each department having to set that up.

these things have been "sailing" in and out of Wellington a few times over the last year, https://www.saildrone.com/ apparently cruising all of the globe looking at stuff..... should point out they get towed in and out of the port and then go off on theor own.

if that's all that was left after demoing a broken boat of that size I would call that a pretty good result.....

try these guys https://www.sailexchange.com.au/ you might get something better than you have and cheaper than new

it was written in an age when the rule was read with understanding about what it was to achieve, not the current trend of looking at a rule and immediately trying to find a way around it. Simple is seldom easy to write.

and isn't the point of an anchor watch to see if you are stable at anchor or underway? worth keeping in mind these rules apply to whole range of vessel, not just recreational boats tucked up in a sheltered anchorage.

This isn't new and has been pointed out not even specific to NZ. When I was at maritime school and doing various other courses, it was drummed in that keeping a lookout was a basic requirement (as has been pointed out above) and also pointed out if two vessel collide both are at fault, the COLREG's then help work out who was more/less at fault. I believe this is primarily aimed at commercial vessels (yes I know it says recreational but that's not where the focus is). I think the push behind this are the small commercial fishing vessels where fatigue, often caused by undermanning, lead to coll

if memory serves correctly day shapes are only required to be carried on vessels over 12m in length

MNZ have prosecuted recreational craft under this before.

Section 65 of the Maritime Transport Act https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1994/0104/latest/DLM335758.html casuing unnecessary danger or risk to any other person. It is the section of the Act that is used in relation to recreational craft, and, although not often, it does get used .

Allegresse is looking to be in a good spot now, might get crowded getting to the finish line

Last race Malcom Dickson racing his son, this time taking on his brother, they sure like this race