notnes 0 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Blink's blog: blinksail.blogspot.com http://blinksail.blogspot.co.nz/ Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Below is an indication of the division split, this may change if YNZ change or update any PHRFs Div 1 Blink 1.0 Bushido 0.975 Wedgetail 0.955 Div 2 Overload 0.915 Focus 0.89 Fiction 0.885 Lawless 0.88 White Gold 0.875 Django 0.86 Laissez-faire 0.86 Laissez-faire 2 0.86 Div 3 Marshall Law 0.85 Truxton 0.85 Gale force 0.84 Notorious 0.84 Coppelia 0.815 Midnight Express 0.79 Div 4 Pepe 0.78 Berenice 0.775 Redline 0.775 Duty Free 0.765 Cool Change 0.755 Montego Bay 3 0.755 Assassin 0.73 Wanderingstar 0.725 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Based on those numbers I have my sealed envelope of winners and hard done by handicaps before they start. Its a very good fleet still. Best of luck to all. Link to post Share on other sites
Guzz 0 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Here is the facebook page for Duty Free for the the RNI and our fully crewed sailing https://www.facebook.com/makeminearum Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Just had the heads up that one of the smaller boats need a co-skipper. This isn't a race for crew to just make up the numbers but a singlehanded race in relays. If you have the desire, the time and the skills, send me your details and I will forward them on. Jon Henry Race Director SSANZ danaide@xtra.co.nz Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 If you would like to follow the adventures of a 1980's cruising boats attempt to get round the North Island, Coppelia's site is http://www.expeditioncoppelia.com/# Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Had the sad news that Red Line isn't going to make the start. They got as far as New Plymouth but have sailed back to Nelson, Stu will fill you in on the details if he wishes. Your always up against it preparing for an event like this and most don't appreciate that it really takes a year of planning to do this type of event. The crews I expect to shine through are the ones that have had a crack at this type of event before. But we all have to start somewhere and the key to this event more that anything is firstly you must finish. Link to post Share on other sites
RedLine 0 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hi Due to lack of prep time (due to loss of the Mast) my crew bailed in New Plymouth having not been out of Tasman Bay in a 930. Ideally we would have done a few races two handed, and our pre qualification miles in plenty of time. Last summers build up to the Central Triangle was much more organised, and we both put in some miles as a team before the event. We did quite well and I really enjoyed the challenge of that event, and the RNI was a logical progression from that. Spent a couple of days trying to phone up/fly in a replacement. IF you were one of the guys I phoned, you'll know who u are. Gutted to be not doing it, as have put in a massive effort replacing the keel a new rig, and a reasonably competitive sail wardrobe in time for this event. So if anyone loses a crew due to the long lost aunt dropping dead, and or otherwise make themselves un-available, I'd love to drop in as a standby replacement!! Good luck Geoff/Jono I'll be following the race virtually if not in reality. Cheers Stu Link to post Share on other sites
PeteG 13 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Stu - really sorry to hear you have pulled out after all that effort that you have put in. Sometimes it takes more guts to pull out than carry on - well done! In the long run it might be a good thing - as you know you need to put the time in beforehand and for lots of reasons that did not quite work out for you lately. What a shame, we were so impressed with what you achieved in the Central Triangle - you will build on that and we think you will be able to put together a really good campaign next time. We too looking forward to following Jono and Geoff on the Midnight Express. Best wishes and will catch up for a beer soon. Off in the cruising boat Nonstop this weekend to annoy the cod at Durville. Cheers Pete and Ellen Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 All our host club are gearing up to lay it on for the competitors and groupies, this event is a lot more than sailing ! Here is a taste of what's going on behind the scene. http://www.rpnyc.org.nz/club/sailing/sa ... -beer-tour Link to post Share on other sites
splashprincess 16 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Stu so sorry to hear that you won't be making it this time around. I know how much work goes into prepping for this race and how gutting it is to not be there in the end. Actually we know first hand how dropping a rig can impact your race preparation, especially for a 930! You are more than welcome to come join us in Wellington for the stopover -especially for the beer tour Link to post Share on other sites
RedLine 0 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Thks for the offer Might see If I can drum up a crew for the RPNYC regatta, and bring Redline over I'll let u know. Cheers Stu Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 The first forecast is up on Metvuw The only good thing about it is it will change this far out. Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 75 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Looks perfect for me to get some fishing in! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Looks perfect for me to get some fishing in! When the wind's in the east, the fish bite least. Might just do the lawns. Link to post Share on other sites
Battgirl 23 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Any RNI entry need any help in final prep I am available to help all day this thursday Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Looking wet for the start but at least the wind is blow the right way. One more withdrawal Laissez-faire, due to family health concerns Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle1 21 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 thats a shame boats are having to pull out. for those of us that weren't able to commit this time, what day is the start to come out and support and see the start. ssanz site says 8 feb, but their nor says sunday 9th at 2pm ? Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle1 21 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 oops just saw ammendment 2 on their site.... start saturday 8th.. 2 pm Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Been watching the weather this week and I'm glad I don't have to make a call about it in the coming week or so, it's all over the damn place. Sunday it was going to be a windy as start, yesterday a drifter now back to wind again. Link to post Share on other sites
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