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Deep Purple

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  1. Had a great race in the Gulf Classic and a good view of the HC Boats as they sailed to Torbay. So did the ship Hopefully no clash next year.
  2. We're doing gulf classic at maraetai
  3. Great event. They got 100+ boats, Quite a few local and Whangarei but also Tauranga and Whitianga Most of the "big" name Auckland 40's and 50's were there and solid fleets below. Weather, organisation, shore facilities, island party were superb.
  4. Most of the serious race boats were up at bay week until Friday night at least
  5. I presented a half model of Sundreamer i had made to the squadron a few years back.
  6. As someone told me once, there are only enough hours in the day for 2 5minute jobs
  7. I don't know who is running RAYC but they are running a sports boat regatta where all the sport boats have to comply with trailer yacht safety regulations part V and have a phrf https://rayc.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Under-26ft-Keelboats-RAYC-NOR-final.pdf
  8. Other than recent events, when/why did Akarana lose their way? Their winter series used to be the biggest game in town. Was it the loss of the tower?
  9. That Doyle release was a bit cryptic
  10. Very cool boat. I sailed a squaddy weekend round the island race on it once. Early 80's
  11. Everything looks about twice what i was paying 6-8 years ago on a variety of options
  12. My solution. Towbar since fitted to camper to create a racer/cruiser
  13. Wish i could be there. Planned to be after sitting out last year. Sadly whats left of the roads between whiti and auckland just don't allow it. See you next year
  14. Yeah but if you round the ODM you still have to make your way back across the fleet to get to the marina entry. Crossing the line, making your way towards the breakwater and back alongside it probably causes less interference having said that, yeah i never sail back across the line
  15. 8hp is ample for the yacht and inflatable. What are you trying to do with the inflatable, water ski? But you will need longer shaft.
  16. Thought about it but need cat3 lifelines. I don't know why given the shorthaul course barely covers Triple courses ground. Happy to be clipped on. Getting motivated for the Triple Series though
  17. Live Sail Die shot of us in the Harbour Classic
  18. Was a great event. Cool party Friday night. Sprint race with a big variety of boats and an awesome run home. Fun prizegiving. piedy guys made it!
  19. Not the only Westhaven club in the crap I'd say. I suspect the ones complaining the loudest will be the ones that drink on their boats until 2 minutes before prizegiving Then again overpriced drinks and pub food at restaurant prices doesn't grab you either.
  20. I used to haul Sundreamer at Okahu Bay. The first few years when NZ Cranes were at Westhaven it would cost about $800 out and in. However when they moved to Onehunga it went up to over $3000. After I used Robertson's in Warkworth which was a pain with the travel but perfectly useable. There are probably facilities at Clevedon and other areas outside the city centre which I suspect is a big part of the angst. Aucklanders want to slot their maintenance in between the gym and their latte. That and being able to take 3 months to do a weekends work. But you know....gym and lattes...
  21. Sad to say Smithy passed away yesterday but not before marrying his sweetheart the day before. Fair winds mate, you fought a good fight :-(
  22. I assume...... the next America's cup to be sailed overseas
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