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Post by Fogg on Mar 28, 2022 16:02:21 GMT 12
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Post by fish on Mar 28, 2022 20:44:08 GMT 12
Does my arse look big in pink?
All ladies crew, possibly in town for the 3 Kings?
Looks like a late model IMOCA. Wide enough to land a light aircraft on.
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Post by fish on Mar 28, 2022 20:51:44 GMT 12
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Post by em on Mar 29, 2022 6:54:02 GMT 12
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Post by Fogg on Mar 29, 2022 7:16:47 GMT 12
Yup boat still at GH.
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Post by fish on Mar 29, 2022 10:39:03 GMT 12
Phenomenal looking boat.
I wonder, with that fat arse and massive beam, if it needs a multihull berth in the marina?
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Post by chariot on Mar 29, 2022 11:38:57 GMT 12
Phenomenal looking boat. I wonder, with that fat arse and massive beam, if it needs a multihull berth in the marina? That is becoming more common with modern boats requiring bigger berths than what their length requires. We rent our 10m berth from someone who purchased a Pogo 30. Too wide to fit the 10m so had to go to a 12m berth. |
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Post by dp on Apr 8, 2022 7:39:10 GMT 12
Romanza, V5, Vixen and now Charmonet back in Westhaven. Thank god for the tracker because the Squadron efforts on this race is woeful. The dedicated Facebook page had a flurry of activity in July last year promoting boats that aren't sailing and nothing since November. The race webpage does nothing but direct you to the Facebook page for updates
A sad indication of both the state of offshore NZ keelboat racing and the biggest club in NZ's inability to promote their biggest race in years. No wonder the cups gone to Spain
Have all the good people at Squadron left? Like the Auckland Regatta shambles, a yacht club that has turned its back on sailing.
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Post by OLD ROPE 👀 on Apr 8, 2022 8:05:07 GMT 12
Hey dude, wrong site to talk sailing. This is a political/ covid site ..sling ya hook bro and go to ... 🤔🤔🤨 www.sailingsfucked.com |
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Post by OLD ROPE 👀 on Apr 8, 2022 8:13:20 GMT 12
On a serious note .. if YNZ got thier head out of thier arse and spent its millions on club / sailing promotion instead of a few rich Olympic hopefulls and corporate largesse, they would be honourable to the sport.
About time Sport NZ stopped funding the sport and YNZ had to solely rely on club membership numbers for income.... That would sort thier priorities out.
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Post by fish on Apr 8, 2022 9:32:26 GMT 12
Romanza, V5, Vixen and now Charmonet back in Westhaven. Thank god for the tracker because the Squadron efforts on this race is woeful. The dedicated Facebook page had a flurry of activity in July last year promoting boats that aren't sailing and nothing since November. The race webpage does nothing but direct you to the Facebook page for updates A sad indication of both the state of offshore NZ keelboat racing and the biggest club in NZ's inability to promote their biggest race in years. No wonder the cups gone to Spain Have all the good people at Squadron left? Like the Auckland Regatta shambles, a yacht club that has turned its back on sailing. Is that the Three kings? Why would those 4 boats pull out? Worried it's going to be a drifter? Last time they did this race, didn't a little Townson 32 win overall? Complete drifter, so the boat with the lowest handicap (sailed well) wins. I've been waiting for a race like this to take a major trophy with my PHRF of .735 - patients, perservance and tenacity can win a major trophy. Has worked for the fastnet on occassion. Most boats just want an epic send, which is fun, but not all of what yacht racing is about. If you want an epic send, get a wind-foiler for the half the cost of a new FRO, and knock yourself out. I'm basically too embarrassed to enter the Gold Cup now with my 40 yr old Kauri log and dacron sails. Everyone has black sails, square tops and prods like a Volvo 60. |
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Post by fish on Apr 8, 2022 16:23:41 GMT 12
From FB Unfortunately 5 yachts have had to retire from the race - V5 has had to pull out due to engine issues at the start line - Vixen came into trouble off the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, and managed to make their way back to Gulf Harbour Marina - Charmonet's rudder bearings came loose overnight off Little Barrier Island and have returned to Westhaven Marina - Legacy has broken their backstay, and are currently on their way back from the Bay of Islands. - They are joined on their way home by Rum Bucket, who are currently turning around off Whangaroa Harbour. Tracker link yb.tl/3kings2021?fbclid=IwAR0KpBRlVEqIi2UBnrD74QWSy-VS65gAoKRE_N1TGTBQBiXemfHfO43K8uM |
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Post by fish on Apr 8, 2022 16:26:37 GMT 12
6 retirements, including Vixen now.
That is a lot isn't it?
All these safety checks and what not, very moderate weather...
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