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Stupid decision. Offshore racing and Olympic sailing are completely different animals. The Finn is a great class for Gorillas. No other class caters for the 90kg plus single handed sailor. It is well developed, world wide with plenty of boats to choose from. It demands smarts, athleticism and strength. Very sad to see it go.
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Alex Thompson, what a class act.
Given a 24 hr penalty for using his engine to get off the rocks which will drop him multiple places after leading all the way and blitzing the fleet says: “It’s a real shame for me and the team to be in the position that we are in,” said Thomson who has been third and second in consecutive Vendée Globe solo round-the-world races. “The jury has decided that I have a 24-hour penalty which will mean I will not win the race. How do I feel about that? Well I think that is very fair because I don’t think I should win the race after hitting Guadeloupe.” This was greeted with spontaneous applause from his audience.
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Brandishing a piece of rock that he must have found inside the boat which he said would be a souvenir of his collision with Grande Terre, Thomson explained that he had gone to sleep knowing he would soon come close to a gybe point off the coast. However a wristwatch that he wears that is designed to give him an electric shock to wake him, failed to go off because it was out of charge and he slept through the audio alarm.
“I slept through – I didn’t hear it – and when I woke up the alarms were going and the boat was strange,” said Thomson. “I went up on deck and I could see Guadeloupe – I didn’t know it was Guadeloupe – I couldn’t understand what was happening until I looked at the chart and then I could see I was on Guadeloupe…haha...I had arrived!”
In his predicament and having to explain what happened Thomson could have been forgiven for struggling to keep his composure, but he did that and not only spoke fluently but saluted Meilhat who at that stage had about 150 miles to go on a boat that does not have foils.
“I hope Paul will win,” said Thomson, his voice momentarily cracking. “You know, he has done a really great race on a boat without foils and I look forward to welcoming him tomorrow. He should be the winner.
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53 Class 40 entries!!! Froggie offshore racing has gotta be the best..
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Thanks for that! Those big Tris are moving along.. 27 knots with the wind well forward as well.
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That's very cool!!
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A big difference with the UK publications is that they will pay good money for good articles, hence contributions by people who really know stuff like Rod Heikel. I wrote a few articles for practical Boat owner when I was living on board in the Med and it was good money!! As Fish says, they also point out things they don't like in boats and publish really gritty stories like the Cheeky Rafiki story and the Big Oyster that lost its keel in the med. Great gear reviews and practical stuff like anchoring.. I read them too and dispair at Boating NZ...
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Photos
in MarineTalk
Woody Bay Rakino a few years back.
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Robbie still has it!! Awesome from the old fella.
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All gone sorry!
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Was a big tourist alloy power cat. Bit silly.
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I flew Air NZ to Aus a few weeks back with Drone in checked baggage. No probs. I'll take the batteries out next time though!!
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Not just John B, and the Northland Council are trying to pretend that it doesnt exist -the proof is out there just ask anyone who has spent more than two days in the Bay during the last two years. In particular the antifoul companies are well aware -because of all the new complaints.
I dived on Provincial Cowboy in Opua few years back when they were there for Bay week. They had only been in the marina a few days and had plenty of little barnacles on a freshly cleaned bottom. Nasty little beasts.
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Bloody hell! What airline KM??
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Was that you who came charging through the start/waiting room in the fog KM? I thought the skipper was brave!!
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Here is a link to last Tuesdays Council meeting where they spent 1.5 - 2 hours discussing marina strategies.
https://councillive.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/video/040918-planning-committee-item-10
That Chris Darby is a piece of work isn't he? Fingers in every pie..
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Nice boat by the looks, but good luck getting that price in today's market. She's a tough one.
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I could take the large. but im overseas for a week or two. duty free appletons is a bargin
Note that the waterproofing on the inside is shot and there is a little mold on the outside. Will clean right off though...
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Have they ever been peeed in?
Not by me! No guarantees though
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I could take the large. but im overseas for a week or two. duty free appletons is a bargin
You are first in. If you want it, I will put it aside for you.
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Hi all. I have some well used Musto gear (both sets are jacket and pants) to exchange for rum.
One set of old Musto Ocean complete with built in harness. Everything works well inc zips but waterproofing on inside of outer liner is shot. Size XL
The second set of gear is Musto offshore. Again, built in harness and everything works. Size L.
Both jackets require re-waterproofing
Bottle of Appletons for both of them! Clear out time.
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Big news smithy. Whats next?
Probably a Laser John.. Back to my roots! (See if the body can handle it!!) Grand Master now!!
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Very cool vid!!
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WAS my boat last week... (Sob).. Aerial shots by Lissa photography. Last shot by Suellen.
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Nice one Deano.
Akarana 350
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Anarchy racing away at 14kn, but Titanium only 7 knots a bit further North. Very different breezes out there! Stand out races from Titanium and Truxton, although Truxton has been caught now. Looked very strong early on..