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    2024 Gulf Triangle

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    I think this was originally a single handed event, but you can now do it 2 handed?

    Westhaven, Marsden point, Great Barrier, Westhaven. Like doing a SSANZ series in one weekend!   😄

    Navy gets Uncrewed Surface Vessel

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    Royal New Zealand Navy to trial uncrewed, renewable-powered vessel

    The solar-, wind- or wave- powered vessel uses a retractable rigid sail to provide wind propulsion. Photo-electric cells on the sail can drive its motor.

    The USV will be constantly monitored and operated from a control room at Devonport Naval Base. Communication with the control room is through mobile phone signal while close to shore or via high- and low- bandwidth satellite when further offshore.

    In the absence of sunlight and wind, the Bluebottle has a unique flipper and rudder device to steer and propel itself. It has a top speed of five knots and the ability to operate at sea indefinitely in sea states up to 7 (wave heights of six to nine metres).

    https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/royal-new-zealand-navy-to-trial-uncrewed-renewable-powered-vessel/

     

    Waiheke Island no take zone

    in MarineTalk

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    17 hours ago, 1paulg said:

    The Rahui definitely is not over - no taking scallops or any shellfish with the exemption of kina

    Good to know, thanks.

    However an internet search reveals no update to the original 2 year ban, which ended a few months ago. The MPI ban only covered scallop, mussel, crayfish and pāua.

    Waiheke Island no take zone

    in MarineTalk

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    Public health warning: shellfish biotoxin alert for Waiheke Island

    Date: 14 December 2023

    "Because of the potential health risks, New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to consume shellfish from Surfdale and Blackpool beaches, as well as to avoid coming into contact with the cyanobacterial mats."

    "Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes), Cook’s turban and kina (sea urchin).

    https://www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-releases/public-health-warning-shellfish-biotoxin-alert-for-waiheke-island/

     

    So the above warning implies that you CAN take mussels and scallops from Waiheke. Maybe the rahui is over?

     

     

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    Auckland Visitors Berth

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    22 hours ago, Lindsay said:

    Viaduct harbour beside the tidal steps. Depending on vessel height you may need to call on vhf to get them to open the bridge. 

    The bridge is broken at the moment. It is permanently open. So no need to call.

     

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    John Street, godfather of Fosters - R.I.P.

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    The New Zealand maritime community is mourning the loss of one of its leading lights with the passing of John Street MNZM.
    John was the man behind historic Fosters ship chandlery but was probably best known for lobbying against Robert Muldoon’s boat tax in the 1970s.
    He served as the chairman of the Boating Industries Association and was a founding trustee of the New Zealand International Yachting Trust (now known as the NZL Sailing Foundation).
    He established the New Zealand Maritime Museum and was also the founder and patron of the Classic Yacht Charitable Trust, taking a keen interest in the restoration of many yachts from yesteryear. 
    John was the vice-patron of the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta committee and introduced the famed Tug Boat race at the event; and was a life member of both the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) and Yachting New Zealand. 
    In 1996, John was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to yachting, and in 2004 he received the Sir Bernard Ferguson Yachtsman of the Year award.

    The Ocean Globe Race

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    First boat has finished about an hour ago. Translated9 (the italians) have won the leg from Cape Town. Lion NZ and Steinlager are out there sailing alongside.

    The next 2 are near the Poor Knights, should finish tonight.

    Good to see Waikiore is out there on the finish boat welcoming them in.

    All the boats will be berthed at North Wharf.

     

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    Cancel your Great Barrier plans this Summer

    in MarineTalk

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    On 1/12/2023 at 9:27 AM, slanty said:

    Hi folks - I'm a GBI virgin and was hoping to take my lotus 9.2 out there this xmas. Does only having fitzroy available for anchoring limit the experience in your opinion? Will there be enough space there to swing safely? Interested in your thoughts.

    Yes, you should still go if you want to. Fitzroy is the main place that people head for. You could spend a week or more inside anchoring in a different bay each night. There are some people who don't go anywhere else as their wives need millpond conditions to get to sleep. However I find it a bit claustrophobic and usually prefer Broken Islands to Whangaparapara which are now closed. Plus there is still Abercrombie (explore the camp at the head of Karaka bay) and Katherine bay on the west (good fishing and anchorage behind the mussel farm). If the swell isn't too high you can still go up round the Needles to the eastern side and if you tow a lure you may catch a tuna. Head down to Rakitu (Arid) island (for some of the best snorkeling in NZ), then Harataonga (good walks ashore) and Whangapoua (swimming with sharks). Also the side trip to Mokohinaus is only a few hours (more good snorkelling, and an interesting walk up the railway tracks to the hut). This is not a good anchorage so needs settled conditions. However doing the circumnavigation will be a lot harder this year, since you can't tuck round the bottom into Tryphena. All this has been done in a Tracker, so you will have no problem in a Lotus.

     

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