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Thanks, Booboo! Is that the one between E and F?

There have been rumours about a get-together after the race. Orakei Marina was mentioned. Any more details about this?

And more photos: http://www.livesaildie.com/product-category/photography/2015-ssanz-race-2/?orderby=menu_order&q=%2Fproduct-category%2Fphotography%2F2015-ssanz-race-2%2F

Great photos RichardB! Lots more photos here: http://oceanphotography.co.nz/lightbox/index.php?module=media&pId=100&category=gallery/Ocean-photography/Marine-events/SSANZ1002015 Wow, what a nasty squall. Wonder how strong it was? We didn't really notice it at the time, but didn't have a kite up which must have helped. Heard a man overboard on ch77, but don't know what boat it was. Saw 3 coastguard boats hanging about. So far I have counted 3 Chinese gybes: Nijinsky, Hard Labour, and Gale Force. So it seems that anyone can do a Chinese - not just the old IOR ton boats!

Any tips for tomorrow? I'm thinking it may be a bit windy for the number one. And what time for the last finisher? Wind should hold, so could be all done by midnight hopefully... Good luck to all!

More people voted for an empty park, than for the Yachting Centre, which came in third.

Thanks for the thorough reply Mark. And 'massive' is probably an exaggeration! But we saw Begorrah down from 0.674 to 0.661. And Settlers Reach up from 0.740 to 0.750. And some others by more than 0.01 All on the basis of one very light wind race. Contrast this to the PHRF which didn't seem to change so much.

How will the handicaps for the Smallboat division be handled this year? Can we expect massive changes between races like last year?

Are Westhaven getting stricker on overall lengths? Or is this an old issue?

Sounds great!

Navigation questions. Help please! 1. Shearer Rock Buoy. Which is it, the yellow round buoy, or the Eastern Cardinal Mark (black yellow black)? 2. The Noises. Do we just round the two big islands to the north west (Motuhoropapa and Otata), or does this include the David Rocks, and Maria Island? 3. Browns Island Navy Buoy. Is it back in position now? It was gone this time last year.

Local board is holding a referendum. 4 options: open reserve only, campground only, YNZ only, or campground + YNZ. Remember there are many other places to build a sailing centre, but this is the last beach campground for miles. Cast your vote here: http://shapeauckland.co.nz/consultations/north-takapuna-beach-reserve/

Council submissions are currently open and run till 13 April. Submissions are here: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/ratesbuildingproperty/consents/getinvolved/Pages/currentpubliclynotifiedconsents.aspx (scroll down till you see Harbour Access Trust) HOW TO MAKE YOUR SUBMISSION OPPOSING THE RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATION FOR THE YACHTING NZ BUILDING It is important that in order for your submissions to be formally considered by the Hearing Committee, they must relate to any actual or potential effects on the environment caused by this activity. If you have already made a submission

I swear I saw the images here originally, but appears blank now. Maybe the website upgrade has caused them to vanish? Something for Island Time or Mothership to investigate...

Looks like a mini Volvo boat.

Probably not. Very few men have done so.

Trish Lewis did her coastal racing 2 handed, with Phil Scott of Umeme as crew. (CC, Akl-Tga, White Island, etc).

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Would be great if KIYC could be saved, and it seems the intention is to keep it running in much the same way. Well done Chris Dickson and Co!

"A Northland community's efforts to revive children's sailing have been boosted by an America's Cup syndicate." http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advo ... d=11223811

CosaNostra, the towing only applies 9-5, so evenings are fine.

From todays Weekend Herald... Blake boat heads back Downunder Aboard a fabled yacht in the Caribbean, a big plan is being hatched. Dianne Masters, owner of the sleek 20m ocean racer, wants to sail it to its original home port, Auckland, pick up a New Zealand crew and enter it in the Sydney-Hobart Race. And if the lithe but ailing 47-year-old achieves her aim it will be a historic moment. The boat is Ceramco NZ and this year's Bass Strait classic marks the 30th anniversary of Peter Blake's victory, only the fourth line and handicap honours in the race's history. Blake then headed off a