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Coppercoat NZ is now called Hullwell. https://boatingnz.co.nz/hullwell/ Wonder why they changed the name?

I don't think people would say "built for speed" these days! 🤣 Just goes to show what was considered a fast cruiser then... Black Panther may have done the 1971 race?

Interesting to see that Ovlov have opened a third branch. Must be doing well! https://boatingnz.co.nz/ovlov-45/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BoatBusJuly7wk27&utm_content=BoatBusJuly7wk27+CID_f472eaeaca252829f7b6f9db7b6a823a&utm_source=Email&utm_term=READ THE STORY

Pogo 36 in the SSANZ race last weekend

Or maybe Westhaven could just replace the pile? Like they used to regularly.

For the Sched my crew texted in, got no response, then kept checking his phone for next 5 minutes. Then I texted in, got no response, then kept checking my phone for next 5 minutes. Then I called coastguard on VHF, got response immediately. Old technology wins! After the race we discovered that we did both a text response which took 7 or 8 minutes...

The 2 biggest wipeouts were - Hard Labour, who made a quick recovery and carried on, shouting "Yee Ha", and soon led the fleet - Psyche, who maybe had some damage, and promptly retired. Strangest retirement was Rogue, who sailed 95% of the course, but then went home after northern leading.

So I must now keep watch at anchor. I see a vessel approaching on a collision course. I don't have time to lift the anchor and move. What should I do? a) sound five blasts on the horn b) board the dinghy and row away c) don my lifejacket and jump overboard 10 points for the correct answer!

So New World Victoria Park Div 1 - is now at 36 boats. This is twice as big as any other division. Will SSANZ split into 2 divisions, like they did in 2021? That year there were divisions for under 10.4m, and over 10.4. 6.4 The race committee will review entries for each Course, and may split the divisions based on handicap or vessel length or displacement.

17 Young 88's in one division. Must be a record for this series!

Hopefully none of the buoys for the SSANZ courses are missing this year. Looks like Rangi Light is unlit though... https://at.govt.nz/media/1992033/weekly-local-navigation-warning-summary-20-june.pdf

Apparently Young 88's sell for a higher price than Farr 1020's in Australia. Must be highly sought after over there?

Thanks, IT. So different compasses work in different zones. But according to this map, you would need a different compass for NZ North Island, and South Island. I don't think that's correct. I have seen other maps where NZ and AUS are both in one zone.

Young 88s, but apparently not in NZ.

What does zone A, B and C mean?

Wow, PHRFs are now only used for the longhaul division? Looks like the handicapper will be extra busy this year! (And he did an excellent job last year)

A yachtie in trouble near Great Barrier Island sparked a 14-hour rescue mission that pushed Coastguard Whangārei rescuers to their limit. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/coastguard-whangarei-tows-yacht-to-safety-from-great-barrier-island/7GEEMUWZTVGFPJ6IX6OWVYSBJM/

Look out for this new Pogo 36. Will likely be doing the SSANZ and other races. Review in the latest BoatingNZ mag. https://boatingnz.co.nz/boat-reviews/working-the-waves

Squadron don't have this problem as their line has 2 ends for boats to round.

Even worse, infrastructure getting removed!

Actually you can put them in a washing machine. Just put them in a pillow case first. And use gentle detergents. Anything harsh can cause damage.

Lyttelton community acts to stop spread of huge sea worms Local communities around Christchurch’s port are calling for urgent action to slow the spread of huge sea worms. “I can tell you now it’s catastrophic. He described the limited cleaning infrastructure currently offered for boats in Lyttelton as “abysmal”. It was especially difficult for recreational vessels larger than 10 tonnes because the club’s cleaning cradle could not hold them. Biosecurity New Zealand director of readiness and response John Walsh said the worms had been eradicated from other parts of the motu. “Tutu

Propwalk, or maybe the shaft is on a slight angle?

Malcolm Dickson’s third attempt at the Solo Trans Tasman Yacht Challenge has proven to be his best after taking line honours. There was a tight tussle for second, as Jim O’Keefe aboard Hullabaloo finished just 54 minutes ahead of Mike Carter on Allegresse. The International Rating Certificate handicap first place was won by Mark Hipgrave aboard Mister Lucky who finished in 10 days, 23 hours and 24 minutes. As a teenager, Dickson designed and built his first keel boat, Spindrift, in which he competed in the 1978 Ray White New Plymouth Solo Trans-Tasman race. He set up a boatyard in Nelso

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