ex Elly

Stanley point.

Self adhesive backing. Comes in 20/30/40 mm thickness. https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/sound-insulation/vetus-sonitech-light-sound-insulation-sheet-20mm-white-facing

Yachting New Zealand Safety Regulations 17.17 The minimum diameter lifeline wire shall be: Yachts under 8.5m (LOA) 3mm Yachts 8.5m to 13m 4mm Yachts over 13m 5mm

Good news the marquee and band are back this year! Band starts 6pm, prizegiving 7:30.

It is when you get these barnacles attached! Others with different antifoulings have had the same problem, so not just a coppercoat problem.

One of the competitors in the GGR (solo round world race) used coppercoat. Large amount of goose barnacles attached after 5 months. Some commentators think he didn't "activate" the coppercoat correctly.

Could be Michigan...

Owhanake will be fine if its easterly. Not so good if it goes north though.

Can also be stored on the boom. Attach a large ring at the front for the pole to slide through, and a small ring at the back to clip the beak onto.

Funny thing is, this race isn't in the harbour, so should be called the Just-Outside-The-Harbour Classic!

New race from the organizers of the Coastal Classic. 14 miles from North Head to Torbay and back. All yachts start at the same time. $120 entry fee. PHRF required. Party, prizegiving and berthage at Wynyard quarter. https://www.harbourclassic.co.nz/

Mercury Bay Boating Club has taken a hit from ex-Cyclone Hale https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2023/01/weather-live-updates-northern-new-zealand-braces-for-more-wild-conditions-after-cyclone-hale.html

I have an Aquapro which the glue is giving up on. Looking for a Southern Pacific 2.4 Puffin RIB to replace it.

And now a third ship turned away. This time with tube worms. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/481910/third-cruise-ship-in-three-weeks-fails-nz-s-biofouling-standards

3 main types of storm jib for furlers: wrap-around, free-flying, sleeved. https://www.pbo.co.uk/gear/7-storm-jibs-on-test-26029