Island Time

Depends on what you are used to. There are some that are almost the equivalent of hard shell kayak, but they are pricey. If it's a toy, then there are cheaper options. If you are used to a proper sea kayak, or DRR boat, you'll be disappointed! But, they can be better than a sit-on-top, which IMO is not a kayak!

Please dont post the same post in multiple locations. Most here use the "unread posts " function, so they will see it in any section. Thanks. And welcome aboard!

Its good when you're racing - can see the rudder and keel for weed etc pretty easily. Also shows any slime so it looks dirty a lot - I tended to clean it more, and therefore rub it off! As a antifoul it was mediocre ...

I was going through some old logs for my Daughter, who asked about something, and I came across this log of the 2010 Solo Tasman. I thought some here might be interested, but sorry I'm not the writer that our friend who just completed the South Island circumnavigation is! The Voyages of SV Island Time We begin the record of Island Times voyage at Mana Cruising Club, just north of Wellington, New Zealand late in January 2010. New Zealand has very strict safety regulations for offshore yachts, and before you can leave you have to have the boat up to a large standard

make sure to rinse the waterblaster. Some people have used waterblaster pumps to make DIY watermakers. They go for 1-2 years b4 they fail due to corrosion....

Totally different argument, sorry. General tourists (by plane) pose a huge and difficult to control (expensive to quarantine) risk to NZ. The cruising sailboats, on the other hand, are easy to quarantine (anchor out, remove dinghy, or behind barriers on wharf/marina) for the little time they have left in quarantine. Then take the economic benefit that they can provide. On a daily basis, the average cruiser will spend less than the average tourist, but as they are here longer, and often refit, it adds up... Little risk, with good benefits, we should do it. IMO.

Nautical insurance in Christchurch.

any on board email can do this - send an email formatted like this: to; report@marinetraffic.com See.... https://help.marinetraffic.com/hc/en-us/articles/205327427-Can-I-e-mail-my-position-reports-to-you Sailmail is a great service, and what I use at sea.

Fish, if you think the average cruising boat, or crew, is up to a trip around Cape Horn, you are sadly mistaken. You are underestimating the difficulties of that voyage, and the suitability of these vessels and their crews. Mostly. Some could, but they would be uncommon exceptions. The other way (W) is possible, and boats go that way every year. However most of these boats would not have the endurance to do a non stop voyage of more than a month, they's need fuel, gas and provisions along the way. Right now they cant get any of that. Anywhere. Most cruisers take YEARS to complete a

French Polynesia; https://www.noonsite.com/place/french-polynesia/formalities/#biosecurity-section

I can see boats being stuck in that area. Can't go to Hawaii at this time of year, its their cyclone season, and unless you are a US citizen or have a valid B1/B2 visa (for which you have to be in your own country to apply, and may have to have an interview) . Although Cyclones are rare in Tahiti, or any part of French Polynesia, they do happen. (Nov-March) Going north at this time of year is not a great idea either, but can be done in 6-8 weeks if you are lucky.

Most there are not cruisers, and dont understand offshore cruising or ocean voyaging in average boats...

The government statement also said people who try this risk having their boat confiscated.

True, but the plastic will migrate away from the bolts purely due to tension in the bolts by tightening. Having to periodically retighten them is evidence of movement.

eruptn, the issue with UHMW is that with highly loaded bolts, it slowly migrates away from under the bolt, loosening it. Its like a really thick liquid. Its probably fine for what you've done, but keep an eye on the bolt tensions.... Alloy, or G10 would be better. IMO of course!