Steve

Might save a gybe around North Head. Often a great watch.

Despite all the scaremongering, none of the sailors (or triathletes) got sick at the Rio Olympics. City of 13 million v Parnell suburb of 8000. It's a bit like all these fronts coming through being described as "atmospheric rivers". Over reacting is now the norm.

Looks like we'll have a winner in the next few hours and then a big fight for 2nd.

Yes, she's in with a chance alright. Only 70 miles behind now and 2-3 knots quicker.

Oh my goodness, you have to admire these guys, it's very frustrating out there. Just look at the track of Crocus. There's breeze coming!!

I think normally the pole is the same as J. And there is no penalty on PHRF at or below J x 1.1. Sounds like yours is longer than J. Seems that if you're using a topper and the pole is still shorter than the foot of the genoa, it shouldn't be too difficult to manage. Specially if its carbon. And at that length you'll certainly achieve plenty of projection. But if you want a shorter one there's certainly a market for your pole as it stands.

Good News, the PHRF requirement has been canned and they're using racetrack and whatever other means they see fit. That should double the entries right there. It's a great idea and it would be terrific to see all the non racers out there once a year but I'm not sure they'll turn up at $150. Cross fingers.

Works out I didn't need it after all if anyone is interested. Same price.

Has anyone had experience with the NZ sun affecting carbon spars?

Were all of these plugged into the mains?

This was yesterday at Pine Harbour. Apparently Lithium ion batteries. How nervous should I be if i was buying a new boat with lithium batteries? Or is this just a bad setup?

Doesn't matter how many times the committee members proof read something, someone finds a mistake straight away. Very funny. I assure you we all went to school the day they were doing reading and writing.

Hi BK I have another customer if there are any left??

yep, I'll take one thanks.

Excuse my ignorance but would this do data? As in pulling down weather to a laptop etc??

Ha ha, yes, I know I did. A bit childish really. It's going to be impossible to police. But I know what you mean about the unwashed getting a sniff of rich white man's privilege in this country. We seem to have less problem with errant gang members flouting every rule however.

Who hasn't had a boat starting with P suddenly pop out in front of them? We've pretty well decided that they should have stopped designing yachts after the Stewart 34. They had it right.

That's really nicely put. Bring it on.

Was that before or after breakfast?

Yes, its a pity. I note, however, that Trish finished over a week after the 2nd to last boat into Mooloolaba. That sort of thing tends to strain the volunteers a wee bit. I also know of a Raven 26 that used to regularly cruise the Pacific. I guess times have moved on. That was back when men were men and sheep were nervous.

We're in.

The Katabatic thing is really a Stony Bay issue. Very steep behind the bay. If it happens, head out to sea, quickly. Yes Peachgrove Bay and surrounds has been voted best place in the world, by us.

There's a product at Wyatt Machine Tools in Onehunga that seems to work. Specifically for the job, they'll know.

The theme ones are fun. Like all the Ross 40's with cowboy derivatives. We had one going in the Etchells fleet with Blackadder, Baldrick and Cunning Plan. But I guess the Stewarts win.

New words, love it. Maybe this is just a design problem waiting to be solved.