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Great sailing and great video Philstar. Well done!

Nice one!

Stunning shots Willow what camera?

They're off on the first leg. Both Mapfre and Brunel ie Tuke and Burling copped penalties for giving insufficient room to Dongfeng at a turning point. Oops

Nice photos madyottie

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I have a Pelagic I am installing shortly on my Mull 31. Brian Boschma, the designer and developer is a really good communicator. I have emailed questions on 3 occasions and received replies within 24 hours.

I really like my airhead composting toilet. Except for the short time it's in use you can't smell there's a toilet on board.

Very tidy well done

Myjane take a deep breath count to 10 relax. You hit the nail on the head ie common sense. The problem is its not as common as it used to be... sooooo frustrating

Thanks raz88 job done thanks to someone who knows what they are doing ie part 1 remove 2 hex screws then tap out the 2 dome heads which are actually pins that go right through the prop blades. part 2 remove the split pin then the hub then the old anode.

Hi guys how do you remove the dome head cap screws to get the prop off? I want to replace the anode behind it. Cheers

Thanks guys, as usual lots of good ideas. I will start with checking the engine room air temperature and go from there. Cheers

Speaking of which my 18hp volvo is crammed in behind the steps under the cockpit with maybe an inch to spare all round. I run the engine with the ply side panel in the lazarette off so the engine does get air. I would prefer to put vents and an extinguisher in place. Suggestions please. Thanks

What a w@#$¥r. It would seem he is experiencing squeaky bum time at the thought the am cup might change hands. Good

Conrad is now working for Volvo so hopefully they will buy him a nice foiler for the next Vendee. He said he would really like Hugo Boss, thinks that's the way Vendee design is heading. For the record, PJ Montgomery as MC for the Squadron night was equally funny and in fine form.

Last Friday night the Squadron was sold out and packed out for Conrad's talk. He has put the video on his Fb page. Extra things I learned about this crazy awesome Kiwi sailor and his Vendee - When he spent that day up the mast sorting out the reefing, a big bag of his main had blown around to the front of the mast after the cars had come off so he had to sort that out first. He lost 11kg after running out of food. When the mast came down he phoned his wife who, after confirming Conrad was not injured and the boat was in one piece, just told him to get some sleep. He put the jury

Yes I am crazy but I'd like it if the ETNZ repair job had a heart and "Love Ben" or similar on it

Who needs an AC app when you can have PJ live on radio? He brought the last AC to life for me and between 5am and 7am I listen to the radio anyhow. Perfect!

Of course it all makes sense now. I see in one of the vids ETNZ had to take avoidance action earlier in the day to avoid being hit by BAR who changed course towards them while close behind.

Well spotted Willow

Definitely heavy. Beam on too I hope she survived

Thanks Clipper voting done!

RNZYS 6pm Friday 19 May Conrad is guest speaker at a fundraising dinner for the Youth America's Cup team. Tickets are $70 each from Stevie at reception Ph 360 6800

Bugger! She had coped well with a lot of heavy weather already