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Perhaps first check for other SR 26s here... http://phrf.yachtingnz.org.nz/# If you need some sample names, search SR26 and SR 26 on the https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/boat-search Cheers

Looks like divers have now found small, 20cm to 30cm patches of the underwater plant growing in the Hauraki Gulf near Kawau Island. Will we get an anchor ban around or near Kawau? https://i.stuff.co.nz/science/132504837/immediate-action-needed-after-invasive-seaweed-found-near-auckland

Impressive start and race from Hard Labour. Well done Cam. Respect to Psyche for the spinnaker at the start too. Hope the crew and boat are on the mend. Not everyone saw Prism try for the spinnaker on the reach to the Noises. It was a gutsy effort.

you could try https://www.sailbrokers.co.nz/spinnakers.php

Wishing I had posted this a few weeks earlier... BBYC Two-Handed Series for 2022-23 has been expanded to 6 races over 3 weekends. The weekend start and finish are at Motukorea Racing Bouy. Easily accessible for plenty of Auckland based Two Handed yachts. This is open to Non BBYC Members too. Race 1 26 November Round Rangi Race Race 2 24 February Race 3 25 February Race 4 26 February Race 5 11 March Race 6 12 March Race 2, 3 and 4 is a full weekend, with two overnighters. Start and finish expected at Motukorea Racing Bouy. Ra

Fineline Advantage Dyneema is great. I find the limited colour choice, restricts how much I'll use.

Looks like a few additional entries for the 3rd race. There's now 51 in Evolution Sails 2 division!

Second that.... great supplier

BP. Try the YB App on Android. Seems to work well. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yellowbrick.raceviewer&hl=en_NZ&gl=US

I bought some lead ingots from these guys about 2-3 years ago.... https://www.dlm.co.nz/leadsheet.html I've got a 17.5 kg block of lead if you're interested. Clean and ready for melting into a secret project. Leftover from a previous project.

We found Soft Shackles helped with timing the Genoa and Jib in. Always the same size, not like a bowline. So better as a reference for timing. Also, the bowline on the sheet needed to be very small otherwise it would touch or restrict the Jib car.

I've found these instructions really helpful. https://l-36.com/soft_shackle_9.php Great little calculator to help with measurements and sizings. Added them to new Genoa / Jib Sheets. A small eye splice on the sheet means the soft shackle fits in tightly and stays there permanently. Agree with Carpe Diem. They take two hands, to attach and remove, which can be a drawback.

A post from the Classic Yacht Association on Facebook this morning... https://www.facebook.com/ClassicYachtAssociation/

Blue painted topsides, 2 pot AWLGRIP 2000. I've been using Grunt Klenashine to prepare. Very lightly, not to remove all of the blue goodness. Then polish with Grunt Supawax. Use a wool buffer with some success, otherwise resort to polishing off by hand. Local boat painter provided some guidance a few years back. It's always hard work, but super satisfying.

I would imagine the Ronstan 50 would be fine on the Cav 32 mainsail reefing. It's a small main. MWL 500kg and BL of 1,500kg. If everything is lined up correctly and not twisted. Low friction rings would be ideal too. Make sure they're nice and big to accommodate the reefing lines etc... You just need to get familiar with soft shackles and loops.