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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

I've used something similar in a big dinghy, worked well but I needed a longer hose to actually get the water out of the boat,

given the conditions their effectiveness would be unknown and untested, very thankful they weren't tested

thanks for that and the links, one question, why do you have the Jabsco and the 0.5 micron filter? From what I can see it looks like they both do much the same thing?

for those with filters, do you filter the water going into the tanks or when it comes out? and what filters do you use? thanks

FB group has a D35 in the bay of islands for $30k https://www.facebook.com/groups/nzsailinggearbuysellswap/permalink/2063606507183804/?sale_post_id=2063606507183804

I had a friend with one, did a few miles on it around Wellington and Cook Strait, comfortable boat and got along nicely. I would think quite a bit more room than the Tracker. My mate went from a Nova to the D31 and we thought the space difference was awesome. I think there were a couple of different layouts.

Well known and respected designer (among other things) Bruce Askew passed away this week. A nice write up from RPNYC newsletter here Bruce Askew (rpnyc.org.nz)

good idea, thanks

I believe there may be bulk carriers from the east coast of Australia that go to South America, but don't know much more than that

hi, I have a friend who would like to build a model of an Athol Burns boat (not actually sure which one....) but is having trouble locating any plans. Anyone able to help? thanks

Well done and welcome!

if you want them in series it would be better to have matching panels so would suggest you parallel them

you're coming to Wellington, only need to practice putting reefs in

its better than trying to get to Wellington...It a greater distance however should be an easier course. the wind shoots out of Palliser Bay, it has been find stronger close to shore than further out (counter intuitive), further offshore the hills are less of an influence. I have seen the Police carry out several rescues of boats that have done the same trip and been hammered getting upwind to Wellington, they boats were often ok but they just beaten back by the weather. Saying that, this is a view based on watching what has happened to others and observed conditions, I personally