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wow. OK. I just saw the size of the waves ('98 Hobart) and assumed if one of those breaking waves came at you hove to, you'd be well stuffed. I did hear from some guys in that race they carried on as they thought turning around would be more dangerous.

Heaving to? In those waves? Really? Doesn't sound like something I would want to attempt….

If kept in good nick, they are pretty amazing boats. Great cruiser, great racer. Nearly as good as a Thompson 38.

If it does all they say, its not bad value

The orca looks cool. Even just the chart software orca does is nice. If you choose it, id love to come check it out!

I went to the event. I will echo what Bad KItty said. Its incredible. I thought I knew all about it all, and was on the water for all bar 3(?) days of the AC when it was here. The sailGP is another level of viewing. in person is soooo much better than on tv, I wasn't expecting that. I hope it is in Lyttleton again, or anywhere in NZ for that matter - I'll be going.

That fire video is terrifying!

In summary, lessons from the wise K4309: HT is ignorant i speak nonsense Boats should all have booms higher than carpe diems head (dont worry about the square metres of sail area being lost)

I typed a different response but then realised without a helmet, i shouldn’t bother beating my head against a brick wall. i do stand by my statement.

Id argue that is situations where a crash gybe is a possibility, a helmsman putting on a helmet is more likely to cause one. Safety is not just about PPE, its about managing situations. When it gets wet or icy when driving, you don't put on a helmet, you slow down. Perhaps managing the boat different is a safer option? I do agree a helmet for going up the rig on a rough day is a bloody good idea

For sure they are a good idea on high speed boats, but i would give up racing rather than wear a helmet on a slow old family cruiser like mine. Happy to wear a helmet if i was lucky enough to be on a foiler though, but for crashes, not booms.

Cool. Just ordered a roll. Ive heard great things - any advice on how to use?

Another thought is the IMHO over the top safety requirements of some events. They add cost, complexity, no safety and even worse, give the competitors a false sense of security. I've often wondered what people would take (me included) if we had to take responsibly for out own safety and there were no rules around it. Id ditch a few things, but not too many

With better forecasting, these disasters seem less likely to happen?

I am unsure how it all worked, was there any submission/speaking from RAYC?

And even more surprising they chose to support RAYC. I can only assume they want to move into the dinghy market? Or perhaps coffee and scone market? Doyles coffee with a side of carpark?

Yes

There is no need for yacht clubs if there are no yachts left. if you cant haul yachts, there will be none. Okahu sailor, to me your plan seems aimed at killing boating in auckland. I hope RAYC is the first club to die.

I watched. was similar to the Sail GP races, more covering tacks, fun to see upwind starts The weather sucked and that ruined it

I don't care how well written it was (and it was). For a yacht club to actively support the shutting down of a facility that is important to so many boaties is something I disagree with. I note there is support from AYBA, other yacht clubs, YNZ to try and keep it going. Seems RAYC is well in the minority? I have competed in a number of great RAYC races in the past (Fiji, White Island, 350). Never again will I race with RAYC. And I know of many active racing sailors who say the same.

done

Steve Gilmour used to service my Yanmar at westhaven, and he replaced my old one too

100% he tried to head up to avoid. Watch the other vid from off the boat. These arn’t weekend warriors, its reasonable to expect guyot would have an eye out on a short course.

Cough Coastal Classic Cough............

Due to low experience levels with the new boat, we have elected to enter the medium length Railblaza course on Perfect Storm - Open Monohull (meaning with extras). Cant Wait!