[Today’s pillock]

On 18/06/2022 at 2:56 PM, marinheiro said:

The US Coastguard is a federal law enforcement agency, whilst the Australian Volunteer Coastguard is the same model as NZ, local volunteer groups working under a common umbrella with no enforcement powers. In Australia maritime enforcement is handled by the respective states' Department of Transport and Police water units.

I looked up current pleasure boat registration fees for WA, they are effectively just another tax

I think the fee structure illustrates the numpties that administer local government charges. How does it cost more to register a longer boat and why are they in nice tidy 5 an 10 metre units? Don't get me started on how much it costs to register the mutt. 

[Clear Start watch battery replacement]

The instruction sheet says replacement should only be by a qualified watchmaker. Has anyone had a go themselves or have they had a good experience with an Auckland based watchmaker?

My concern is that if it's not done properly it will always leak.

8. BATTERY REPLACEMENT The watch and timer battery should be replaced
by a qualified watchmaker.
Watch: 1x CR2032 3.0 volt Lithium battery
Timer: 2x CR2032 3.0 volt Lithium battery

 

 

[NZ Navy gets its biggest ship ever - it's a Hyundai!]

1 hour ago, ex Elly said:

HMS Aotearoa arrives tomorrow.  The navy has extended the wharf at Devonport by 50m for it.

Vessel is 173m long, has 100 bunks, 15 knots speed, 8.4m draft.

The watermakers can produce 100,000 litres fresh water per day.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300040365/hmnzs-aotearoa-navys-largest-ever-ship-finally-on-its-way-to-new-zealand

 

 

 

Maybe it could top up Auckland's water supply while it was docked?

[And so it goes on]

On 15/06/2020 at 5:33 PM, Ed said:

In all seriousness, why not? surely some of your crew could?  I know I did last year

Alternativly get your crew to car pool and park at Z pier, its only $20 per day and you can buy 4 days at a time.

 

Mostly an unreasonable walk from the bus to the pier carrying sailing gear including supplies for the cruise back along with where do they get a bus when we got back at 1am? You could say they should stay on the boat but that the end of the day it's a marina to promote the enjoyment of using the boat. This is becoming less enjoyable when where to park a car is the major consideration.

 

 

[And so it goes on]

Last Coastal I asked for an extra car park pass and I was seriously asked if I couldn't use public transport.

[SSANZ 2020 Lewmar Triple Series]

I'm in - I think this is my 5th straight year. Still a newbie.

[Tick Tack compass wanted]

Does anyone have one of these sitting around they would like to part with?

[SSANZ Safety at Sea Triple Series]

Did the last 2 races and had a blast - thanks SANZ and sponsors. First time I have entered the series and taken the little trailer sailer out in these conditions.Learnt a heap and we'll be back next year. Thanks also to my crew and supporters.

[This Weekend's Achievements]

I bought a Mistral today.