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Aleana? So does this mean you've bought a new boat?

How about this... Since they don't take number plates, and the permit is portable card. Why not loan your permit to someone who works in town, and charge them a few dollars maybe $30 a week. Maybe that is what Westhaven are worried about?

Well, it's one of the toughest yacht races in the world. 1998 was the most disastrous in the race's history, with the loss of six lives and five yachts. 55 sailors were rescued in the largest peacetime search and rescue effort ever seen in Australia. So no wonder they are strict about safety!

Wheels is wrong. Sail is faster than powered vessels for circumnavigation. Earthrace took 60 days. The current sailing record is 40 days. Earthrace was an amazing powerboat that holds the record for a powerboat to circumnavigate the globe (60 days, 23 hours, 49 minutes). The new world record was completed in 27 June 2008 by skipper and founder of Earthrace, Pete Bethune, and his volunteer International crew. On Friday 27th June 2008, Earthrace crossed the finish line in Sagunto at 13.24 GMT, breaking the world record by almost 14 days. http://www.earthraceworldrecord.com/

SSANZ race, near Ragitoto lighthouse.

""Following this police have made the decision that there is insufficient evidence to file any criminal charges."" Doesn't answer any questions, such as how far out was the swimmer/ how close inshore was the Pilot boat...

Will need to move to empty the holding tanks.

Some people rig up a rain catcher. This is done by using a specially sewn a piece of canvas which drains into a bucket in the cockpit.

Jo Aleh is not so happy about the VOR: ""What I had to offer the boat, which was in my head, just wasn't listened to. I'm just a female Olympic sailor, what do I know? And I guess that's fair enough, offshore wise but I just wish a male Olympic sailor who has the same experience was treated in the same way."" https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/98671955/new-zealand-olympic-sailing-star-jo-aleh-hits-out-at-sexist-attitudes-in-volvo-ocean-race

Yes, there was a mutiny on AkzoNobel after Tienpont was reappointed skipper. But it seems no-one wants to talk about it.

An investigation is underway after one of the 12 teams taking part in the Clipper Round the World race ran aground off Cape Town, South Africa. The fleet had only just departed at the start of the leg. The yacht is taking on water, and has now withdrawn from the race. Read more at http://www.pbo.co.uk/news/clipper-round-world-crew-recovering-running-aground-55183

Sound terrible, snoring, bagpipes, and no fish. Should have stayed at home!

Well Frank beat Beau Geste in the Gold Cup race last Saturday, so yes it will be interesting to see who gets line. https://rayc.co.nz/results/2017/goldcup/mono/02RGrp14.htm

James Spithill will be crewing on Frank Racing I, a 60ft trimaran called formerly Team Vodaphone. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/97690948/jimmy-spithill-looks-forward-to-sailing-with-kiwi-crew

That's the same one - Ruah, 1944. http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/88147538/1-reserve-for-muchloved-1944-yacht-up-for-auction-online http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/88457706/owner-pleased-after-historic-yacht-with-1-reserve-sells-for-480000

A fire at Lyttelton's Naval Point Club appears to have been started by a pie warmer. https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/97672571/naval-point-club-damaged-after-pie-warmer-fire

"During the Northland Regional Council's (NRC) 2015-2016 survey season, six vessels were recorded with fanworm in Matauwhi Bay. (Russell)" "More than 2000 hulls of all kinds, from small runabouts to luxury super yachts, are expected to be checked over the next few months."

Guava moth is killing the feijoas. To fight it you can buy a moth trap, and also spray the plant with Neem oil. https://www.kings.co.nz/gardening-news/guava-moth

"Auckland’s marine environment is under serious threat from a destructive Australian pest. The Australian droplet tunicate (Eudistoma elongatum) grows in clusters of slimy white tubes. It can quickly smother entire beaches and foreshores, and damage or destroy marine farms. The snot-like pest has been spotted in three parts of Auckland: Mahurangi Harbour, Sandspit and Oakura Bay on Waiheke Island..." http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/articles/news/2017/09/auckland-beaches-under-threat-from-marine-pest/

"The Kerikeri Cruising Club are leading the fight against a biosecurity charge that could have implications for the rest of the country." https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201709/club-of-the-month-kerikeri-cruising-club

http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/4c9433_379ff96d00f54f6a8c52d8cdecfedd20.xlsx?dn=Cat3Checklist.xlsx

Why is Peter Burling not sailing towards history? CNN reckon his Volvo ride has no chance?

Well done, you must have written a very good email!

Here is a Cat 4 checklist from 2 years ago. Needs updating. Cat 4 Checklist 13.16 Lanyard for bilge pump handle. 13.19 Two stout buckets with lanyards. 15.11 Tools including hacksaw with 10 blades, plus hammer and drift. 15.19 Sail repair kit 16.15 Suitable containers for water 17.02 Two fire extinguishers 17.05 Life jackets, one for each crew, with whistles and reflective tape. (no crotch strap required). 17.08 Harnesses, and tethers. (50% of crew). 17.13 Lifebuoy, with drogue, whistle, reflective tape, self igniting light. Inflatable must be serviced and in date. 17.14 Heaving line 16m.

Ah that would explain why they were racing with jib only.