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If you have a hankering for some Windward Leewards this winter. This might be only winter racing in Auckland with this format. BBYC Winter Series is based on 5 Sundays with a Harbour Course. And 4 Sundays with two Windward Leeward races, usually held in the Back Paddock. Will be a bunch of 88s, 1020s and similar sized keel boats. Entries close this Friday. Harbour and Windward Leeward entry options. Individual racing is also available. Sailing Instructions https://bbyc.org.nz/sailing-instructions/ https://bbyc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WInter-Series-NOR-2025-Final.pdf

Damn. Didn't know it had been discontinued.

Perhaps someone has had experience and can provide some ideas on maintenance / restoring an old Fico Traveller Car on Oliver Sudden, Young 1034. The Fico Traveller Car runs on 42mm track. The car is rattly and sloppy, and suspect the bearings need to be replaced. I'm assuming the end plates of the traveller are removed to access the bearings (remove and replaced). Secure by two slotted head bolts. They are being stubborn, so applied some penetrating oil, hoping that will do the trick. Would prefer not to remove the track to get this sorted. From what I know, Fico w

Very topical. This just in,.... fire at a marina in Croatia has destroyed 22 boats and caused huge damage but no injuries. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/croatia-fire-medulin-boats-latest-b2545424.html

Our Family had the Cav 32, Sunbird in the 80s. Great boat. It was always kept in great condition, and for many years fastidiously maintained in Mangonui. About 5 - 10 years ago a French couple purchased it and have set it up for offshore. They moved chainplates out to the hull. Not sure why. Photo below. It was very cool to find out 30+ years later the old boat was being well looked after.

Related to Fishing boat grounding at Noises Island, but a bigger issue / subject altogether... Grim. https://gulfjournal.org.nz/2024/04/diver-finds-ecological-disaster-at-site-of-chokyu-maru-grounding/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3nrT7j2U6phn9soP_o3Gbb0SMI5xrAcrcaow814FotPZGyqLl-6Z0kxIM_aem_AbD-6C0q2ATivKkdBZIZnhC8wzsWMULNmSxnPLgbfrd_IQbYxm8otzNIfSYMxc7cVis7V2XDsw7EF-ch27Qm1Vfp The next day underwater photographer Shaun Lee visited the site to see what damage had been done. He found a 9m2 gash in the reef where the large ship had made impact with massive force, leaving a tonne of b

Robin at Marine & Domestic Gas helped me a couple of years ago. I'm in HMB too. marinegas1@outlook.com

Yip. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/charity-vessel-southern-progress-to-be-scrapped-after-former-owner-craig-koning-jailed-for-rape/IRW4WCTHPFAVLGHHJ537TFUT2M/ Good riddance.

Am I bit naive? Do we have other nations fishing within NZs exclusive economic zone (EEZ)....? Specifically in the Hauraki Gulf....?

Bang on CP. After all the experience Auckland has had with Americas Cups etc, hard to believe our esteemed Civil Servants and SailGP couldn't make it work.

The Wooden Boat Festival was fantastic. Hopefully, the level of interest warrants it becoming an annual or bi annual event.

Makes me think about having smoke detector(s) for quick response. And the important of having the grab bag ready to go.

I'm wondering how effective the 15mm collapsible / sectional tent poles would be? Especially if applied to a 3 metre wide boom tent. They looks to be available at Mitre 10 and Marine Deals (in a week or two) https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/kiwi-camping-fibreglass-tent-pole-kit/p/217875 https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/kiwi-camping-fibreglass-dome-tent-pole-section-15mm-qty-5

Compressor Freezer and Fridge system has been replaced on Oliver Sudden. It was working exceptional well, regularly froze beer cans in the short trips going to and from racing. Only replaced because it developed a copper pipe leak deep within the insulation and the repair required complete deconstruction of Freezer and Fridge cabinetry. So, I've switched to 12v, suits my usage, especially shore power. Compressor Freezer and Fridge system - Sanden SD 508 Compressor - Copper Raw Water Heat Exchanger (approx. 700mm long painted black) - Flexible connecting pipes - Emerson Liqui

Message sent FLC. Cheers Scott

@vortex I've just replaced my Mariner Oven. Oven stopped working 2023, so decided not worth repair, and replaced with new. Was planning to sell for spares and parts. I'm Auckland based. Message me if interested.... Cheers Scott

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

BBYC sometimes uses Navy Buoy on Harbour Courses. We used it about three weeks ago. There was an inflatable round buoy instead of the old steel barrel buoy. Not exactly easy to see... We just assumed it was a temporary measure to repair the old Navy Buoy. It had been getting rustier and lower in the water lately....

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