MikeL

Has anyone used Carbon full length battens to help reduce the weight of the sail when hosting etc. Have a Farr 1020 with 4 x full length battens (1.5m - 2.5m - 3.5m and 4.2m long) Expensive to buy new. Is there a second hand market for carbon battens?

After many years very good service the Classic Range (NMEA 0183) Wind Analogue instrument has stopped working. May be someone has replaced their instruments and has one still stored in their ‘Boat Parts’ Let’s know if you could help me out as this range of instruments are no longer produced Thanks MikeL 027 480 2462

10M Marina for rent on Pier K-16 by Sails Restaurant. The berth is very well located for protection from all wind directions and close by to the carparking. It is on the Eastern side of Pier K with the finger on the LHS so easy to access in all conditions. Included are marina lines, white bumpers and dock wheel on the end of the finger. Renter needs to provide insurance details of boat EWOF required for power connection and or electrical lead if used and Power outgoings at occupiers cost One gate key and parking permit included Long term lease available now One month’s notice of termination

Gulf Harbour Village Waterways on Waterside Crescent. Secured behind locked gates with easy access and nearby street parking. Sorry, no live aboard or commercial vessels allowed. Could take up to a 16.5m vessel, 5.1m wide 3.7m depth at MLWS GST, Power and water included with monthly rent $950 per month Boat must have a current electrical WOF (if connected to shore power) and holding tank Side finger on starboard side if bow into the marina plus Wheel on end of finger Last boat on the marina was a Beneteau Oceanis 473 Available now and prefer long term Contact Mike for further details: Mobile:

Always enjoy reading MarkM’s observations from the RaceTrack computer. Our combined Gulf Harbour Yacht Club and Weiti Boating Club series have continued to see an increase in the number of boats sailing in these events. The summer two handed series had a record of 24 entries and we have 29 in our Winter series. Next season we have more combined cruising races in the calendar. So your observation is correct. The bigger fleets are a lot more interesting to race in than a smaller group and more boats are joining the excellent racing the two clubs are putting on in ‘one of the best sailing waters’

Crew positions available on Farr 1020 Share Delight. Prefer people with some experience, but anyone who is enthusiastic, reliable, keen to learn and be part of the team give me a call. Next race: Sunday 20 May (fortnightly) over winter from Gulf Harbour marina. Either message back here or call Mike Mob: 027 480 2462

Westhaven Marina for rent on Pier K-16 by Sails Restaurant. This marina can fit up to a 10.5m boat like a Farr 1020 or Stewart 34 etc The berth is very well located for protection from all wind directions and close by to the carparking. It is on the Eastern side of Pier K with the finger on the LHS so easy to access in all conditions. Included are marina lines, white bumpers and dock wheel on the end of the finger. ​Marina has now been rented. Contact: mike.lanigan@outlook.co.nz Ph: 027 480 2462

Crew positions (Bowman/foredeck) available on Farr 1020 Share Delight. Prefer people with some experience, but anyone who is enthusiastic and keen to learn and be part of the team give me a call. Next race: Sunday 2 July (fortnightly) over winter from Gulf Harbour marina. Either message back here or e-mail mike@gulfwind.co.nz or call Mike Mob: 027 480 2462 Looking forward to hearing from you

Crew positions available on Farr 1020 Share Delight. Prefer people with some experience, but anyone who is enthusiastic and keen to learn and be part of the team give me a call. First race Wed 19 Oct (fortnightly) over summer from Gulf Harbour marina. We leave the marina by 5.30pm Either message back here or e-mail mike@gulfwind.co.nz or call Mike Mob: 027 480 2462

12M marina, Gulf Harbour - Waterways on Waterside Cres secured behind locked gates with security patrols. Protected location with good access Power and water included Boat must have a current electrical WOF (if connected to shore power and Holding Tank Left hand Finger or can back in for stern access Available now and prefer long term L 12m W 5m D 3.4m $450 per month Phone Mike for further details Mob: 027 480 2462

Have moved to Gulf Harbour and now looking to put together a crew for Wed nights. People who are enthusiastic and keen to learn and be part of the team. First race Wed 14 Oct (fortnightly) over summer from Gulf Harbour marina Either message back here or e-mail mike@gulfwind.co.nz or text 027 480 2462

Hi. dates would work for us. 2 x experienced people. Can you call me 027 480 2462 for more info Thanks Mike

Westhaven Marina are so concerned about cyclists and people on the walkway they have installed ‘judder bars’ So lets’ trust they can find a way to install some ‘floating judder bars’ to slow power boats in the marina to be a ‘no wake zone’