Elenya

Well looks like the NZ spring is colder than November at 60 north. We are just getting snow down to sea level now. Has been a few hundred metres up for a while but now down to deck level. Doesn't make getting out of bed easy each morning.

A friend arrived in Auckland on the second to last plane before airport closed due to strong winds. They sat on plane for two hours unable to leave due to the wind strength. i have seen this in Wellington a couple of times in the eight years I lived there but never heard of it in Auckland. Must have been a real good blow...

Just to bring us back on task has anyone got any first hand experience with the new voltage certificate system?

Yup it does suck but is the same in most countries and catches people out sometimes. As Carpe Diem states you need to manage where the sale transaction takes place e.g. you may sail the vessel back to nz on behalf of the previous owners and then, once it is back in NZ, undertake the sale/purchase. Overall the thing to remember is that registration is no guarantee of duty paid status.

Hi Our yachts have all been registered overseas and our current OVNI is registered in Poland. The country of registration makes no difference on duty paid status. If your boat is duty paid then there is no duty to pay when you re-enter NZ regardless of registration. There is no limit on time a duty paid vessel can be in NZ. The registration makes no difference. people often get duty paid confused with vessel registration. Two different items. However if you buy a NZ duty paid boat while it is out in NZ be prepared to pay duty on it when you return. And if you are nd NZ

I was wondering if anyone has any updates on how the new system of Overseas Voyage Certificate has been operating (the system that replaced Cat1)?

We are currently in Geographic Harbour Alaska and have noticed nothing unusual up here. We were in Unalaska Island for the Alaska quake a few months ago and no issues then either. both warnings did make us consider where we were anchored and if we needed to head to sea or move, or get the hell up a hill quickly. I would rather get the warning or advisory early and then make my own decisions. The later the warning the less options I have.

Oh dear, do read posts thoroughly and take time to understand what has been said prior to hitting the keyboard. and evidence should be the basis for all decisions, quite agree. Yes it is politicians who make the decisions and it is those politicians you should pass your thoughts to in a reasoned, clear and no aggressive submission. Good on those people who do take the time to do that. I don't see Grant suggest spending money and effort on something that is low risk. I hope everyone is going to put a submission in to the private members bill currently

It seems to be a common theme of modern times that some people don't think about the effects their own actions may have on others. In this case it is a choice not to wear a life jacket. yeah I know a sunny day rowing ashore etc etc, I could swim it but I can't row a dinghy without a life jacket, and each region is different. I don't think the change in any rule will make some people suddenly wear a life jacket in the dinghy, hell they have been required to carry life jackets in the dinghy for many years (rule 91) but many don't. But of course the current private members bill is

Actually a group of people from industry bodies, sporting associations and local and central government from all over NZ. Their names will be on every meeting minutes which is available under the OIA. Yes one or two may even be from Wellington. sadly I was working when a person slipped from his moored yacht while getting into the dinghy one winter day in Auckland. He could not get back into his dinghy, not even with help from a nearby boater. He did not have strength to hold on to his friends dinghy as he was pulled towards the shore and drowned. I cannot imagine the effect that had on

Hi As a HM for 22 years in NZ I can confirm that councils do more for wreck removal than any $50 fee covers. Most boats at the stage of a wreck don't usually have an owner and as boat registration is not complulsory this is unlikely to change. With current costs on everyone and older boats having little appeal to new buyers this problem will not go away. There is enough issue with cars being dumped and no owner traceable even when there is a comprehensive registration in place. what the answer is I am not sure but the problem exists, $50 won't pay for it, councils do follow up on

We have always maintained overseas registration of our yachts. Swapped to Poland when UK SSR required a residency in UK rather than just citizenship. Registration in Poland was quick and easy via one of the online registration agents. We departed Opua in early March and had no issues. We did make it clear the vessel was NZ duty paid so reentry is easier. Cleared in ton Guam 30 days later no issues and now clearing into USA (Alaska) with no issues. registration of vessels is no new thing and many yachts use flags that are not the country of residence of the owner, no big deal.

Great news for NZ. These have been planned for some time so good to see they are here and in use.

Hi we use a product called “peller clean” . Last fine for 2.5 years between our haulouts. Same pack we started about 2012. The topcoat is still useable nd working fine so no issues with having to throw it away. works for us

We had been on the UK SSR until recently when residency requirements change. We have now registered in Poland. Polish registry certificate does not have renewal/expiry. We found a local agent to complete the paperwork on our behalf as our Polish is non existent. A very prompt and professional service.

Wondering if the yacht ever came ashore somewhere, was salvaged or is still out there somewhere. Anyone know? cheers

A quick look at the advert shows that is not likely to be a Cav 32 but I expect there will be some pop up as abandoned soon, and the H28 too. Is sad to see.

Hi sorry for the tardy response. I have a gas stove rather that kero. Thanks

Hi We have a long loved Broadwater stove and would like to keep it going... If anyone has an old Broadwater stove they do not want/need I would welcome a discussion to see if we may be able to help. Please feel free to reply here or message me on the site. many thanks Jim D

Hi The Council and Harbourmaster are empowered by the Maritime Transport Act 1994. Wreck issues are very clearly dealt with "33JRemoval of wrecks by regional council (1) A regional council may take steps in accordance with this section to remove and deal with any wreck within its region that is a hazard to navigation." Likely a bit of a stretch to say that wreck was a hazard to navigation when it is hard on the rocks in 1 metre of water and not likely to float off. Not is states "Council" and not "Harbourmaster" i.e. it i

The Maritime Transport Act 1994 guides us. Note tyhe requirement to be a "hazard to navigation" may be that it is not deemed a hazard where this one lies. May than use 33L which is about 'abandoned' vessels. Tight parameters though. The Resource Management Act 1991 does also offer solutions where the vessel/wreck breaches a rule or is discharging a pollutant (breaking up would do that). Again all down to interpretation. 33JRemoval of wrecks by regional council (1) A regional council may take steps in accordance with this section to remove and deal with any wreck

Hi We have a Seabird 2.6 as one of our tenders. A small boat for two adults but ok in calm to slight conditions. Rows fine and sails fine also. We enjoy the options of being able to row, sail or use the 2hp outboard. The boat is not as sweet to look at as the Townson Dinghy.

Beautiful cats! Dare I ask what breed they are?

Hi Unfortunately a vessel came to grieve at Le Bons Bay over the weekend. Bavaria 39 'Rio Sun' ex Tauranga. Be careful out there this summer.