ex Elly

September 20, 2017

"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

September 14, 2017

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

September 13, 2017

Why is Peter Burling not sailing towards history?

CNN reckon his Volvo ride has no chance?

September 13, 2017

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

September 13, 2017

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.
17.15 Emergency knife near cockpit.
17.29 One anchor, chain = boat length, warp = 40m.
18.2 Handheld VHF radio.
18.7 Flares 18.8 Two flashlights (one floating, waterproof, spare battery and bulb).
19.03 Local tide tables. Marine charts. Plotting equipment
19.09 Foghorn
20.08 22 litres engine fuel.
20.16 Soft wood tapered plugs, attached to each skin fitting.

September 11, 2017

I texted one of the owners. No structural damage and all crew OK. Reckons the bulb might not be so streamlined any more but otherwise OK. Main blown out... Tough buggers those Ross 40s!!

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

September 10, 2017

Wood can also need painting more often.

September 10, 2017

When I first saw them I thought they would be holed and sink. They were being pounded by the wind and waves onto the rocks between Doris and the lighthouse.

I was amazed that they got off under their own steam.

Some of the crew were spotted at the club afterwards looking not to bad, so maybe only a scratched keel?

September 8, 2017

5 or more years ago there was no problem and no time limits. You could park in the white bays all day any day. But they were mostly empty during the week.

But then the big corporates (Vodaphone, AirNZ) have decided that they must have their offices in the marine precinct, the office workers started parking in the white bays, and it become a problem. So the marina imposed time limits, and started fining, which is good cause we want to keep the car parks free for sailors. However some sailors are getting fined which is a problem.

August 30, 2017

My mate has got a BMW D7 sitting in his garage. He would probably want to sell you the whole thing though.

August 22, 2017

Well I haven't had any problems so far.

And at Great Barrier a few years ago in a big blow I was dragging anchor, so grabbed a mooring, and slept like a baby, while other yachts out there were on anchor watch.

August 21, 2017

"With a monohull rule, ridiculous as it sounds, I could probably get out there and train, and probably be reasonably competitively again. But I don't think that is what the sport should be."

http://www.sail-world.com/NZ/Americas-Cup---Coutts-threatens-return-to-Cup-if-monohull-chosen/156558

August 21, 2017

On the other hand, there are plenty of moorings that are rarely used, and are taking up prime anchoring spots, so it you are doing the owner a favor by grabbing a mooring and putting it to good use.