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Paul Lewis: Team NZ preparing for legal challenge over offshore America's Cup defence Sources close to Emirates Team New Zealand say the team is preparing for a legal challenge to its proposed offshore defence of the America's Cup – and that efforts being made by a Kiwi rich-lister to raise money to hold it in Auckland are a thinly-veiled takeover attempt. Dunphy and several backers – some of whom are reputed to be well-known New Zealanders – have been talking to the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, the holders of the Cup, pointedly bypassing Team NZ. Now, yachting and legal sourc

So what's the answer for Kumeu? Can the river and drainage be improved to stop the flooding? Or do all buildings need to be raised up? Or does everyone move away?

Whispers II was Geoff Stagg's yacht. Here is a short film about it: https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-hum-1974

That rock in Administration Bay is a newly discovered rock, found about 10 years ago by someone hitting it, and reported to all chart makers by my friend. It probably still isn't shown on all charts.

Right, so you mean if no races were completed, SSANZ would have to give out 150 prizes, cause everyone would be first equal! 😆😆😆

That is an old price list you have shown Priscilla. Prices went up in June (as they must every year), so the 10m has gone up from $651 to $728 in two years. An 11.8% increase. 😪 https://www.westhaven.co.nz/getattachment/westhaven/Berths/Rent-a-Berth/Rental_Rates_May21.pdf/?lang=en-NZ

Thanks for the other tips.

Mariner Insurance. They didn't mention it initially, but the survey report stated that we should get a CCC, so Mariner then added that as a condition.

Insurance company wants to see a Gas Code of Compliance Certificate . Any recommendations for who I can get to do this? Boat is in Half Moon Bay...

Great to see some sailing on TV. Josh Junior was in line for a medal at one stage during the race yesterday, then it all turned to custard. The Finn medal race looked like a lottery, but the 470s were more consistent.

Fanworm was not an item of discussion at the recent AGM. They have other fish to fry, such as the opening of a nightclub in the new retail buildings, which are only for marine related tenants.

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Good article about the OCD tenders in the latest BoatingNZ magazine (August issue). https://boatingnz.co.nz/offshore-cruising-tenders Are these the most expensive dinghies in the world?

Team New Zealand says the rich-lister proposing an America’s Cup defence in New Zealand, with private backing, has declined to meet the cup defender. “Mr Dunphy has been talking to numerous people but curiously not with us despite repeated offers to meet and with the urging of our partners the yacht squadron to do so,” said team chief executive Grant Dalton, in statement. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/125918506/americas-cup-richlister-proposes-nz-venue-option-for-ac37

I have a 2003, so could be interested in the fuel pump and impeller. I hear it is hard to get parts for the 2003 now.

I think it is more about the open space there called the hammerhead, where people come to be by the sea and campervans stay. And the fact that these developments would detract from the main purpose of the marina. Putting high density housing there would make it harder for people to access the water.

In the Finns Josh Junior is now 7th after 6 races / out of 10. 49er FX = 11th (9/12) 470 = 3rd (6/10) Nacra = 12th (6/12) Laser = 8th (10/10) 49er = 1st equal with 2 others (9/12) Why do Laser, Finn and 470 only have 10 races, but other classes have 12?

How about this? https://www.smartmarine.co.nz/product/22001/white-nylon-louvre-vent-260x125mm/21842 Also comes in black. or https://www.burnsco.co.nz/ventilator-louvre-13571

Marina safe from developers For the first time in almost two decades, Gulf Harbour locals can rest easy, knowing that their marina won’t be sold to private developers. There’s been tension over its future since a deal was made between the then-mayor John Law and developers in 2003 to build 300 four-storey flats on the land. The deal fell apart when it was revealed the council had no legal remit to lease the Hammerhead, as it was prohibited by the Empowering Act which set up the marina in 1977. Albany Ward councillors John Watson and Wayne Walker have been petitioning against the

Why doesn't Dunphy just call up Dalton to discuss? Is there a communication problem?

Kiwi 470s are second. 49ers are fifth. The others look like they have blown their chances.

Also: - liferaft to be securely fitted, - drogue use needs to be practised by skipper, - don't sail in the SE quadrant of a low as that is the worst place (southern hemisphere)

Essence yacht sinking: Storm covers could have prevented loss of life, Maritime NZ investigation finds An investigation into the fatal sinking of a yacht off the Northland coast has revealed storm covers - fitted to protect cabin windows - could have prevented loss of life. Safety regulations have now been updated to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future, Maritime NZ said. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/essence-yacht-sinking-storm-covers-could-have-prevented-loss-of-life-maritime-nz-investigation-finds/OUJXB276XEYRRYX4ZJWIF746MY/

Also, read the existing thread on here: Fatality - Northland.

The reports on Stuff were pretty positive on this result. All other media appear to be reporting it in a negative light.