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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

how about this Trimaran, bought for the berth in Tauranga and it is being almost given away?? https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/yachts/multihull/auction-2189850800.htm?rsqid=292c282d406d49d2a9f796e02104012f-003

How many are in Auckland, what other probems have you experienced that could be avoided with some early mods?

Check this new yacht about to get wet, looks pretty nice!

It doesn't look to have the pox, most older fibreglass boats can get blistering rather than the osmosis type thing that occurred on boats older than these. Actually reading the report and sorting out the actual faults clears the situation - as spoken by a fellow Farr 38 owner!

Good idea Jon, similar to Legends but slightly more race orientated than the Legends but quite different to the original race. Need some feedback now!

The Legends format is so different from any other race, motoring segments allowed etc. Also, how could the race be run? Akld to Mercs and back also Tauranga to Mercs and back? A possible event could run but in what form?

The first Nissan Leaf charge system can be set to 80% so as to reduce battery degradation.

A Farr 38 on Trademe looks to be a super good buy for a person with the skills https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/yachts/keeler/auction-2186431355.htm?rsqid=9dae92b4904047a5a33da1fdeeb6bad1-002

Do you think if it was Cat 4 plus like the Coastal if it would make a difference?