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180S, I haven't checked the server setting but as it was working recently I would hope it wouldn't have changed. I had trouble getting set up info and hopefully tomorrow I will be able to see the settings. Looking like a faulty wind transducer or connection issue. It would be good to have another good transducer to swap with.

Hi Matt, it does come with a RS232 to USB cable, that may be useful. It outputs 0 knots rather than a dash or an error message which I thought may help diagnose the problem area. I have visually inspected the connection at the base of the mast and measured the voltage supply but I wasn't sure about what I would find that was correct. It may mean a trip up the mast but not in this weather, thanks for your input.

My wind speed and wind angle has stopped working and is displaying 0 for wind speed and angle. True wind speed displays when moving and is the same as boat speed. The system is an older NEXUS NX2 system with a server and the wind speed is connected to the network cable BUS directly and not into server individually. No error messages are displayed. It looks like system can be accessed vis a RS232 connection but needs software installed into the PC. Any ideas on how to test the wind signals without an oscilloscope or PC?

Blaydon Racer is a Young trimaran withe twin masts called a Sketch and was built using West System in Tauranga by the late Dooley Wilson for his son Nick Wilson who still lives in Tauranga on Devonport Road. It was raced mainly in offshore races in the BOP area. Search Dooley Wilson Blaydon Racer and there is quite a bit of interesting information available.

https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/247084-stranded-vessel-towed-to-deeper-water.html

There are a few rail mount nav lights available that look ok, they wouldn't require mounting brackets to be welded on.

Jenny G was reburbished to become General Jackson, every time we stay in Westhaven someone will come and tell us about their adventures on the boat, mostly though about the after race activities, rum and beer. A lot of young sailors had their induction into sailing life on that boat!

I own a Farr 38 General Jackson It was set up professionally to do offshore with big engine, tanks, freezers, autohelm and wheel steering etc. by Ants from BBYC I think. I think it cruised and raced to the islands and Australia as well as local stuff. An amazing boat for me as I was doubtful about it's cruising capabilities until I owned it, I heard about it's stability rating but not sure about the factual authenticity, they can take a lot of rough conditions and a thrashing from my experience safely but until you go right over you don't know.

I have found Hempel Globic NCT to be reasonable, better than Altex No.5 and similar to the original Micron 66 and at a reasonable cost plus less fussy to apply. That is it can be applied over existing antifouls in most cases. Other local yachties have found a similar story.

1: Massive New Year's party at Peachgrove Bay, Mercury Islands. Lots of people, helicopters and tequila. Reportedly 40 bottles of tequila were used to break the world tequila train record. A few notable people attended - Peter Burling and Blair Tuke included. A great atmosphere of fun and friendship prevailed, thank you Fay-Richwhite! 2: Next trip up the coast to the Merc's after winter

Where is the 2 to 1?

Have you tried https://www.boatbooks.co.nz/ A well established business which has lots of books and is at Westhaven, a search reveals it has some copies.

That is Extreme (Young 31) which is a radical development of the Rocket, maybe??

I went to the NY party at Peachgrove Bay at the Mercs. Started at 2.00 pm and had an amazing Tequila train (like a Mexican Wave of people having shots) with about 40 (not confirmed) bottles of Tequila used. Everyone was very friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed and joyous with some celebs mixing it. I have photos of the T train but I can't seem to upload them to my Gallery as the upload button seems to be missing??

Thanks Ed, it can get pretty rough out there and it's good to see that sort of consideration being enforced. I hope everyone has a nice trip

What safety category is this race and how are these categories determined?

Anyone know if either of these clubs have spares such as rudders lying around as one is needed in Tauranga?

The funeral was a great tribute to Stu, he was a person who liked to help the under-privileged and youth selflessly. I consider myself lucky and fortunate as well, to have sailed with him on Ballistic for a season and to meet socially while cruising at various times and at the TYPBC events. It was also very sad, hearing the trauma of the event and feeling the sorrow for all involved. The rescue personnel did an amazing job in very difficult circumstances, huge waves and 60+ kn winds. RIP Stuart

They sailed it as a family back from the Med and kept it in Auckland for a few years, it was a big heavy cruiser. The conditions were windy but manageable until it encountered a sea change that produced a confused and powerful wave action. Screwing in shutters would almost be impossible under those conditions was the opinion of a crew member.

Some the results of the last race show boats as having a huge handicap e.g. Satchmo, Boogie Flash with them finishing hours behind others on corrected time??

I know what that is, I was looking for an alternative

Who stocks pourable silicone? I haven't been able to find anything that will pour and self-level except a Sika product for teak decks that has to be bought in bulk and has a short shelf life!

The Spot X cruising guide is pretty good and laid out nicely with map images in colour.

No more Smalltalk thanks Matt

Me please too