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Would anybody happen to have a Chico 30 Half Hull Model that is surplus to requirements - I would like to use it to make a mould.. Failing that, would anyone happen top know the whereabouts of Keith Eade's mould. He has apparently lent it to someone and it is now in places unknown.

I suggest you send an email to colin@yachtingnz.org.nz and see if he can help you

Thanks for this, something for me to ponder.

Waikiore, would you please clarify, did the organisers ask YNZ for help and were turned down, or did the organiser actually have the problem solved through other arrangements.

OK. Will be in a position to do that tomorrow.

I have a pole that is surplus to requirements, you can take the ends off that and junk the tube if you so desire. Where are you located.

YNZ have a process, there is no cost. Just contact them and ask them to remove the boat, they will provide you with written confirmation. It is a process that does not carry much weight but some countries appear to require it.

There is that axe again Mr Boxonsmash - be careful you don't cut yourself. Oh ... and please answer my question above, just who has already "done the decent thing" and has gone from YNZ as a result of the shenanigans you describe, I am curious.

That's interesting, who has already gone

Ah well. With all these impending vacancies there will be plenty of opportunity for you to get in there and sort it all out. I assume you are polishing your CV.

Perhaps its not all that bad after all ... spotted yesterday on Facebook. How's that axe, must be razor sharp by now. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The quality of Yachting New Zealand's leadership has once again been recognised with the awarding of Sport New Zealand's Governance Mark - the highest acknowledgement of its kind in the country. The mark is awarded to New Zealand sporting bodies through a comprehensive evaluation process based on interna

Fair enough. I wasn't actually trying to 'fire a shot', but I do see how it may have come across that way. What I was trying to understand was that if I read this thread then I would conclude that YNZ is fundamentally broken, needs a cleanout and a full refresh. Yet 5 minutes on the interweb tells me that NZ has one sailing medals in 10 of the last 11 Olympics, with the gap coming in 2000 - 20 years ago. If I was responsible for that record I would be incredibly proud of it. I understand from the thread that there is a review process underway but surely that process should be with th

Mr boxonsmah, Methinks you have an axe to grind, did you, or someone close to you perhaps, miss out on selection for something in days gone by.

As a cruising yachtie, what would you like them to be 'up to'?

I believe it is not yet open to the public, but not far away. I am also of the understanding that any dinghies left at the wharf will be removed, it is not a storage facility (I could be wrong, I have it third hand)

Well ... its been 4-5 months since I started this thread and it would be fair to say I have been somewhat absent since day 1. It has been a tough winter. However, a lot has happened to Auriga in the interim and we are close to leaving the marina. We will be taking part in a Friday rum race before the end of September, we should be in the fleet for the Squadron opening day and we have decided to enter the boat in the Coastal Classic. It is the 40th anniversary and we think we should be a part of it. So ... who is keen. I think 5 boats and we can have a division of our own. We will not be taking

I have a 930 for sale please PM me and I will give you the details

PM me your contact details, the Mahuramgi regatta is something we would readily embrace.

Have sent you a PM

Are you still looking, I may be able to help, I know of a Ross 930 for sale.

Auriga is on H Pier at Westhaven. Topsides have been painted back to original yellow. Some rot removed from the deck in the forepeak and over the main hatch. The cabin has been painted and we are waiting for a fine couple of days to get some deck paint on.Still very much a work in progress - we are not trying to make it pristine and pretend its new, but accept it is an old boat with a proud history and just give it a bit of a refresh. Drop by if you are in the neighbourhood - the fridge will be recommissioned soon-ish ...

Out there in sailboat land thee are something like 70 Chico 30s. Our Chico, Auriga, will soon be up and running (well ...soon-ish) and I am wondering if there would be any interest in something like a Chico Rally - I am thinking of maybe a 'race' from somewhere to Motuihe on a Saturday with those who need to go home go, and those that can stay, stay for a bit of social. Maybe 3-4 'events' over summer, whatever. Let me know if there is any interest and I will/may attempt to organise.

I am one of the new owners of Auriga. There is a story to be told. Let me know if there is interest and I will start a thread

I might have some bits and pieces, will have a hunt. I should have some paddle wheels as well.

Biggest disappointment for me was yet again the apparent disinterest in the event from Russell. Nothing happening on shore on Saturday morning. Not easy to get breakfast. Yet again we bugged out to Paihia on the ferry and then made our way home.