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Can also be stored on the boom. Attach a large ring at the front for the pole to slide through, and a small ring at the back to clip the beak onto.
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Funny thing is, this race isn't in the harbour, so should be called the Just-Outside-The-Harbour Classic! 😄
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New race from the organizers of the Coastal Classic.
14 miles from North Head to Torbay and back.
All yachts start at the same time. $120 entry fee. PHRF required.
Party, prizegiving and berthage at Wynyard quarter.
https://www.harbourclassic.co.nz/
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Mercury Bay Boating Club has taken a hit from ex-Cyclone Hale
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I have an Aquapro which the glue is giving up on. Looking for a Southern Pacific 2.4 Puffin RIB to replace it.
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And now a third ship turned away. This time with tube worms.
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3 main types of storm jib for furlers: wrap-around, free-flying, sleeved.
https://www.pbo.co.uk/gear/7-storm-jibs-on-test-26029
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Algae-ridden cruise ship asked to leave New Zealand waters
According to MPI, 6121 international vessels arrived in New Zealand between January 2020 and September 2022. There were 377, or 6% of vessels that were issued a notice of direction to address biofouling issues.
“Because of the level of algae and barnacles, the vessel was asked to depart New Zealand waters by 29 December. The vessel operators chose to leave Wellington after visiting it on 26 December, to have its hull cleaned in Australia.”
The algae and barnacles, or biofouling, was picked up during regular Biosecurity NZ risk assessment and surveillance.
Hallett confirmed the ship posed less of a risk than the Coral Princess, which had to have snails cleaned off the underside of the ship off the coast of Tauranga a week earlier.
“We know that nearly 90% of marine pests arrive in this country on the submerged surfaces of international vessels,” he noted. “Such pests can adversely impact New Zealand's economy and environment. This is why New Zealand has some of the highest biofouling standards in the world.
Craig Harris, managing director of McKay Shipping, said it was unusual to see cruise ships needing to be cleaned. He believed the lay-up of ships during the pandemic may be part of the problem. “They are generally dry-docked and have their hulls cleaned and painted. At the moment, there's a shortage of facilities all around the world of underwater divers or cleaners.
It was the first time Harris remembered cruise ships being cleaned in New Zealand as they were normally cleaned to a high standard. Cargo ships were often cleaned, sometimes multiple times a week, he said.
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Boaties ‘devastated’ by decision allowing $300m+ Bayswater Marina project
Reacting to yesterday’s announcement from independent hearing commissioners that 78 apartments can be built beside the marina, two groups indicated boaties were increasingly being squeezed and the latest consent did nothing to relieve that.
Richard Steel of the Auckland Marina Users Association and Paul Glass, chair of the Bayswater Marina Berth Holders Association issued statements. Both opposed plans. Witnesses and experts appear before commissioners headed by Greg Hill.
“The decision to grant a resource consent... is devastating news for current and future users of the Bayswater Marina precinct,” the joint statement from Steel and Glass said.
Steel and Glass said more than half all Aucklanders were involved in marine recreational activity, using a craft of some description. Population growth of 50 percent was expected by 2050 but “where will the demand of current and future generations for recreational access to Auckland Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf for be accommodated if not at locations such as the Bayswater Marina Precinct?”
“The development will mean the loss of potentially the best location for improved and expanded trailer boat launching facilities and marina expansion in the Waitematā Harbour,” Steel and Glass said.
The North Shore will lose the opportunity to develop a community-oriented area focussed on serving the access needs of marine recreational users. “That user group is already well aware of the shortage of space and facilities to park a car, rig, launch and enjoy their kayak, stand up paddle board, kite surfer, rowing skiff or sailing dinghy. Housing, however badly needed, can be located in many locations around Auckland. There are no such alternatives for the Bayswater Marina Precinct,” Steel and Glass’s statement said.
The area set aside for marine-related activities is between two residential areas, so likely to be untenable for industrial marine services including haul out and hardstand facilities, they said. That area has no direct water access - needed for a dry stack operation comparable with others in the Auckland region
“Submissions drew attention to the fact that haul out and hardstand facilities formed part of the original development plan when the marina was first built and they remain permitted by the Precinct Plan as a part of the Precincts primary purpose,” Steel said.
The opponents now have an opportunity to appeal yesterday’s decision.
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Take the new radio back to Burnsco and swap for a handheld VHF. They just work!
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Yes, but this is NZ made. Support local!
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I used to do chlorine solution for 24 hours, followed by white vinegar solution for 24 hours. Saves doing the 3 flushes.
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This may be the closest strap hinge here:
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There is a marine industrial zone running along the west side of the tank farm.
The problem with Pier 21 is that it was outside this boundary. Orams is inside the boundary.
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Next meeting this Thursday - 8th December 3pm at St Chads Church. Supporters required!
The Auckland Yachting and Boating Association are speaking at the Public Forum during the next Ōrākei Local Board meeting this Thursday 8th December 3pm at St Chads Church, 38 St Johns Road, Meadowbank. If you could spare half an hour to attend and show your support, it would be appreciated.
They will speak just before Troy Churton and David Wongs’ notice of motion.
The motion being put forward is that the Ōrākei Local Board:
a) note the important role the Blue Flag accredited Hardstand at The Landing has in protecting the Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf in providing marine and environmental services as required by legislation, the NZ Coastal Policy Statement and the Council’s Maritime Bylaws supported by the Council’s Environmental Officers, and accordingly consider adding the Hardstand as an important design element in future planning of The Landing.
b) request the Governing Body to review the entire Landing site for its value as a community and environmental/marine servicing asset and the process for assessing the value of the Hardstand.
This may be the last time we can talk to the Ōrākei Local Board before the Hardstand is turned over to boat storage for RAYC.
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The founder, Paul Watson, has been ousted from his own organisation!
For many, he's the face of Sea Shepherd: Paul Watson, now silver-haired in his early 70s, co-founded the controversial direct action group in 1977 after an acrimonious split with Greenpeace. However, in a shock to many Sea Shepherd followers, Watson says he's been thrown overboard amid rumours the organisation is taking a turn away from its controversial past.
Watson says he was told his image is incompatible with where the organisation is headed. Some country chapters, like France, have been outspoken in their support of Watson. Others, like Australia, have been publicly tight-lipped.
But regardless of the fate of Sea Shepherd from here on, Watson doubts he'll ever see a way back. Instead, he's launched a new direct action group and is in the process of putting together a new fleet. He says a number of Sea Shepherd's Hollywood backers are now giving him financial support.
"I set up the Captain Paul Watson Foundation. I know it sounds a little egotistical, but I figured, well, they're not going to be able to take that away from me."
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Orams has just spent $140 million, and is now set for the next 100 years, according to this video:
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Don't forget the meeting tomorrow night. Have a say in the future of Westhaven.
There will be free food provided after the meeting, and maybe a free drink before.
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It was there on the 28th of August. Could have sunk since then. Very hard to spot since it is all rust. Really needs painting, or some other high visibility added.
It is listed as unlit in the latest notice to mariners:
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Are you in Auckland?
You could try the Richmond Yacht Club Friday night special. It is racing but fun, social, and not serious. You will crew on many different yachts and learn a lot.
https://richmondyc.org.nz/friday-night-special/
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21 hours ago, Rgvkiwi said:
could you explain...do you man tip the boat over using a halyard?
Yes.
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1 hour ago, Adrianp said:
Unbelievable, the RAYC Commodore then gave a presentation about why they want the yard closed, including requesting they would like the lease the land for storage. This is from the self proclaimed "Premier Blue Water yacht club of New Zealand." The RAYC presentation was followed by similar one from the Akarana Marine Sports Trust supporting closing the yard.
🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️😠😠😠
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At least 8 makitas in the photo!
Oneroa
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Owhanake will be fine if its easterly. Not so good if it goes north though.