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Nope, only one bluetooth connection allowed. And their app doesn't know which way the boat is pointing, there is a calibration mark on the sensor for pointing of towards the bow. Hence why I want the NMEA sentences so my daylight viewable chart plotter can actually use the information properly

This is a bit of the thought experiment, as I probablly have better things to spend a load of cash on, than try to get a reliable VMG to windward on my insruments, but we can all dream Current setup - 8.5 Multihull, with rotating mast. No mast head gear, no paddle wheel, just raymarine A60 charplotter on NEMA 2000 What I am thinking is using something like calypso cups (or the vavuud) as masthead gear, then their bluetooth to NEMA0183 gateway, then a 0183 to 2000 converter. I like the look of these as they incorporate a compass into the mast gear, so the rotation of the mast is irele

Looks like the forecasts are settling to a 10-15 kt easterly, ideal:)

Gruit manufacture corecell, they are up on the north shore somewhere

Any update on this.....????

IF i'm racing on a wednesday night I'm lucky if the drive to the marina is less than a hour, invairably more. Another of the joys of living in Auckland Town

Kicks off in three months, who has Blair signed up with I wonder Will boat 8 every see the light of day? Has Chris Nicholson confirmed for a team yet? Last I heard he was with the Aussie outfit

There is something to be said for the type of person who shows up to go sailing even though they haven't got a ride

98 Entries on the website, thats excellent. Here's hoping we get a nice bit of breeze to go with it

Its cheap, but its in auckland, any good? http://www.trademe.c...-1361298020.htm

Sorry, I lied, its a waterman. now up on trademe for a measly $1, grab yourself a bargain http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/parts-accessories/outboards/auction-1361298020.htm

Not using it so needs to go. It's not new, paint on the leg is doing a self removal job. However it has been reliable and runs fine. I know these aren't expensive to begin with so if you want a cheap outboard make me an offer. Collection from titirangi or westhaven

I don't think the price includes the dock

There was a helicopter buzzing around the racecourse yesterday filming. Anyone know what they footage is for?

Setting them off inside a house generally isn't considered standard operating procedure

do they come with lightweight floating plastic chain as well?

No, but we are basically saying that what's in the cat 3 regulations is generally considered appropriate today for a responsible skipper doing coastal sailing in the gulf. Sure there are a few minor oddities, but nothing significant that you can point to as an active barrier to racing.

Finish cutoff could be marginal for some given the forecast. Hey Richmond... how do we know which finish line is being used?

Unless you have a foil, the bottom is always going to furl tighter than the top. You just have to accept you'll need to drop it shortly after furling

When was the last time anyone use a paper chart in anger during coastal sailing?

A lot go down the inflated dinghy on deck route that would be used for cruising anyway

Those things turn fast!

30 boats, and I can see 84 bottles.... Friday night is going to be messy ????

They should have jack stays and harnesses or linelines surely!

Bigger berths cost per m than smaller ones to rent, but with a better use of the water as you need fewer alleys and less Marina infrastructure( or are they that much wider?). Maybe that's where the rort is actually, and the smaller boats are actually getting a good deal :/