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  1. I just called CC on 16 announcing test call. They then direct you to a new frequency. Remember LP in the marina. Previous VHF worked all the way around the north island bar the Tasman once we got out a bit.

  2. That's cool. I had very noisy transition but tried it again without the VHF/FM/AM splitter and it works fine. Why would that be. Now hoping to get the radio connected to the plotter so that the position is shown on the radio screen.

  3. Buckland's Beach Yacht Club Single Handed Weekend. It's this weekend 16 & 17 Feb. The start is at 10.00AM on Saturday. Two divisions, Open & Restricted. Barbecue at the bottom end on Saturday night and breakfast on the Sunday. Sunday is a 10.30AM start. Everything is supplied by the awesom sponsor, BJ Tyres. This is a must do weekend and is part of the Vining's Single Handed Series.

     

    http://www.bbyc.org.nz/data/uploads/single-handed-series-courses-2017-18.pdf

  4. Do you have a reefing headsail Changed?


    I understand they are very handy for short handed sailing. I'm interested in those.


    What size is it full hoist, how much does the reef take out, and is there any issues / short comings / drawbacks in having a reefing headsail?


    I assume you run it with hanks?


     

    Yes it is a reefing blade. Reduces by about 800mm. A great thing to have and yes it is hanked. Also have #3 jib which does the same and then it's to the pink sail. Works well and allows us to change down quickly. Jib cars remain where they are so only sheets to change - retie.good thing about reefing sails is that they still retain there shape.

  5. Good fun. Nice run although reef should have gone then. Helmsman had a wee error when trying to get head to win to crank the halyard on the jib but all good in the end. 1st reef in main and reef in jib was good going home. Great way to start the Christmas break. Cheers to RYC for hosting and to organisers.

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