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This is probably the most thoroughly detailed and researched NZ sailing book ever.

I have seen fresh water flushing systems on yachts with raw water cooled engines. I guess it could work with a heat exchanger too.

When the course says to round "The Noises", which islands are included? Do we round Maria Island, or just Otata?

There is now: https://www.ssanz.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-Triple-Series-Amendment-1-SI.pdf They have switched Evolution Sails 2 and 3 in the SIs, to make it consistent with the NOR, Entry Guide, and Entry Form. Flag colours remain the same.

Should Farr 1020's have their own division?

There has been a mixup with the divisions. Evolution Sails 2 and 3 are round the wrong way in the Sailing Instructions. So 24 boats have inadvertently entered the cruising division.

Briefing at Akarana. Party at Motuihe.

This is crazy. NZ's biggest marina, and no hardstand/ haulout nearby. How does this happen. Where is the planning, where is the foresight? We used to have sailmakers, riggers, boatbuilders, chandlers, bookshops. Now most are gone. Why didn't the council create a marine precinct with low rates and low rents only allowed for marine businesses? What a disaster!

This is really bad news. 😭

And at Orams they have redeveloped the old hardstand area, so much less room for small yachts in the area sheltered by the buildings.

"Under maritime law, the skipper has been fined the maximum amount of $200."

Is it this one? Chasing Bubbles - The Documentary The true story of "the worst sailor to ever sail around the world."

The new CEO said that they have to make around 1000 manual interventions per ship to get the automation to work. Seems problematic!

Found this random comment in the NOR: " d and e need swapping so all multi stuff together" 🤣

Free n Easy

Pink squabs must have been quite fashionable in the 80's! 😆

In France you are not allowed to gather seafood with scuba, snorkel only. If we had that rule here there would be a lot more crays and scallops about.

A lovely looking Chico 30 has recently appeared in Half Moon Bay marina with brand new teak decks.

Do you want fixed or folding? Nylon or aluminium? https://discount-marine.co.nz/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=342_588

As slippery as KY jelly! 😆

Standard starting procedure would be to do general recall, re-start, if still too many over, another general recall and bring out the black flag. That tends to make people a bit more gun-shy! The other way to stop this problem would be to get rid of the mass start. Why do we have 50 boats on the start line? Why not start each division separately, instead of all at once?

I have two suggestions for you: 1. Become a volunteer race officer for Richmond, so that you can run the races and do the starts properly. 2. Write a polite email to RYC, outlining your concerns. They may take the feedback and make improvements.

Yes. When it is flying at 10m above sea level, who gives way? Does it follow aviation rules, or maritime rules? With the seaplane near westhaven, it has to give way when airborne, then becomes a power vessel when it lands. Also how does the ground effect work when it is flying over 2 or 3 metre swells?

The Government has confirmed Auckland will receive its first electric ferries by 2024. The electric ferries will be 200-seat vessels, which have been under development for nearly three years by Auckland-based EV Maritime – an offshoot of boat builder McMullen and Wing. Auckland's ageing ferry fleet accounts for nearly 7% of the city’s public transport journeys, but produces 20.5% of all public transport emissions in the city. https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/climate-news/128452777/government-commits-27m-for-electric-ferries-in-auckland

https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/race/ssanz