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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.
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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.""
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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 The yacht is taking on water, and has now withdrawn from the race.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
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Sound terrible, snoring, bagpipes, and no fish. Should have stayed at home!
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Well Frank beat Beau Geste in the Gold Cup race last Saturday, so yes it will be interesting to see who gets line.
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James Spithill will be crewing on Frank Racing I, a 60ft trimaran called formerly Team Vodaphone.
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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
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"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.
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"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..."
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"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
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Why is Peter Burling not sailing towards history?
CNN reckon his Volvo ride has no chance?
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Well done, you must have written a very good email!
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Here is a Cat 4 checklist from 2 years ago. Needs updating.
Cat 4 Checklist13.16 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 crotchstrap required).
17.08 Harnesses, and tethers. (50% of crew).
17.13 Lifebuoy, with drogue, whistle, reflective tape, self igniting light. Inflatable must beserviced 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.-
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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.
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Wood can also need painting more often.
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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?
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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.
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BMW D7
in MarineTalk
My mate has got a BMW D7 sitting in his garage. He would probably want to sell you the whole thing though.
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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.
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"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
Mystery Boat
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Will need to move to empty the holding tanks.