i'm willing to plan, advertise, and market a five or six event series based around the Manukau sailing clubs.
Each event could be two races, and be held on a normal sailing day, with minimal burden on club resourses.
This could be made into an attractive marketable package, which could then be sold to potential sponsors.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Light winds on the Manukau Harbour
Todays MYMBC winter series was hotly contested between 3 Hartleys and 3 Noelexes. In the light winds of the day, the fleet was quite small.
Two races were held, with the lead changing several times in each race.
Downwind starts didn't appear to favour either class, as the poled-out Hartleys gave the kited Noelexes something to chase. A little more breeze appeared between races, but in true fashion, dropped away right before the second start.
Two races were held, with the lead changing several times in each race.
Downwind starts didn't appear to favour either class, as the poled-out Hartleys gave the kited Noelexes something to chase. A little more breeze appeared between races, but in true fashion, dropped away right before the second start.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Manukau Regatta for 2012
The date chosen for the Manukau Regatta for the upcoming 2011/12 season is Sunday April 8, 2012.
We are aware that this is Easter Sunday, however this is the only date with suitable tides, which is not already utilised by other clubs or major events.
Start time is scheduled for 0930.
We are aware that this is Easter Sunday, however this is the only date with suitable tides, which is not already utilised by other clubs or major events.
Start time is scheduled for 0930.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Manukau Trailer Yacht Winter Series
Day 4 of the MYMBC trailer yacht winter series is to be held this Sunday.
Start Time 1015, All welcome.
Located at the end of Kiwi Esplanade, near Mangere Bridge.
$10 entry fee, dont forget to allow time to rig!
Fingers crossed there'll be about 12 boats, mostly 16 feet long, with a couple of Noelex 22s also battling it out!
Start Time 1015, All welcome.
Located at the end of Kiwi Esplanade, near Mangere Bridge.
$10 entry fee, dont forget to allow time to rig!
Fingers crossed there'll be about 12 boats, mostly 16 feet long, with a couple of Noelex 22s also battling it out!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
2011 Trailer Yacht North Islands
What: NZTYA North Island Champs
When : 3 & 4 September 2011
Where : Tauranga YC
Click here for more information.
When : 3 & 4 September 2011
Where : Tauranga YC
Click here for more information.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Instructors course
There are still spaces available for the sailing instructor's course on August 14/15.
Cost is $135 all up.
Venue is Clarks Beach.
I'm going! because my RYA cert is out of date and I keep forgetting to send it back to england!
Cost is $135 all up.
Venue is Clarks Beach.
I'm going! because my RYA cert is out of date and I keep forgetting to send it back to england!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Upcoming racing at PLSC
PLSC has their second River Race on Sunday July 24.
Race Start 1pm, arrive at 12 to allow time for rigging and briefing.
Hire boats may be available, subject to demand.
Panmure Lagoon, Ireland Road, next to the play area,and not far from Sylvia Park shopping centre.
Race Start 1pm, arrive at 12 to allow time for rigging and briefing.
Hire boats may be available, subject to demand.
Panmure Lagoon, Ireland Road, next to the play area,and not far from Sylvia Park shopping centre.
Manukau Winter Series
Today's Manukau Yacht Club trailer yacht winter series racing was held in very light drifting conditions.
Two races were planned. In the light conditions, the Hartley 16s were showing the way to the Noelex 22s.
Sadly, both Rob in the Quicksilver and myself in the Cherry were unable to attend due to personal circumstances.
Two races were planned. In the light conditions, the Hartley 16s were showing the way to the Noelex 22s.
Sadly, both Rob in the Quicksilver and myself in the Cherry were unable to attend due to personal circumstances.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Weather for the weekend
Despite the storms raging over the whole country at present, the weekend looks good.
Race time Sunday is forecast to be:
Light winds 5-7 knots from the South
Clear skies and a high of 14 degrees.
Shame the racing isn't on Saturday tho, with 20kt winds, some light cloud and 13 degrees.
The rubbish weather returns on Monday, with rain all next week.
Forecasting by Windfinder.com for Auckland Airport.
Race time Sunday is forecast to be:
Light winds 5-7 knots from the South
Clear skies and a high of 14 degrees.
Shame the racing isn't on Saturday tho, with 20kt winds, some light cloud and 13 degrees.
The rubbish weather returns on Monday, with rain all next week.
Forecasting by Windfinder.com for Auckland Airport.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Manukau winter series
The next race of the MYMBC trailer yacht winter series is July 17, starting at 1100.
Anyone with a small trailer yacht is welcome to attend, entry fee is $10.
The fleet is mostly Hartley 16s and Noelex 22s, with a quicksilver and a cherry also in the mix.
Full bar, and food available after the racing.
Anyone with a small trailer yacht is welcome to attend, entry fee is $10.
The fleet is mostly Hartley 16s and Noelex 22s, with a quicksilver and a cherry also in the mix.
Full bar, and food available after the racing.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Weymouth members in action.
Murray has recently informed me that in the first outing with the newly renovated Jollyboat, he and Cody managed a first and a second across the line at Pakuranga SC.
Well done guys!
Also, Murray has been spotted enjoying some hard earned racing time at Manukau YMBC, sailing on a Noelex 22 called Blue Tango.
Well done guys!
Also, Murray has been spotted enjoying some hard earned racing time at Manukau YMBC, sailing on a Noelex 22 called Blue Tango.
PLSC Laser racing tomorrow.
Racing starts 1330, allow around an hour for rigging and briefing.
The windfinder forecast is showing WNW winds of 18, gusting 27 knots for the period between 12 and 3pm.
Fine weather and 14 degrees c.
The windfinder forecast is showing WNW winds of 18, gusting 27 knots for the period between 12 and 3pm.
Fine weather and 14 degrees c.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
PLSC Lasers on Sunday
Laser racing at PLSC, Ireland Road Panmure this Sunday, July 10.
1:30 start, arrive around 12:30 to allow time to rig.
Hire boats available.
I'll try to be there!!
1:30 start, arrive around 12:30 to allow time to rig.
Hire boats available.
I'll try to be there!!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Hot Trailer Yacht action at Manukau
Race 2 of the MYMBC trailer yacht winter series happened today in near perfect winter sailing conditions. Winds varied between 10 and 20 knots through the day, and the water was beautifully flat.
The top placings were very hotly contested between the leading Hartley 16s and Noelex 22s.
The Quicksilver 16 and Cherry 16 were both slightly off the pace in the conditions.
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As the Cherry sailor, I felt that we were a close match for the Quicksilver in the windier parts, however start line confusion in the second race prevented us from having a really good battle. Both boats were also late for the first start.
A little more wind would have suited us better, although less wind would have favoured the quicksilver.
I intend to add a significant amount of mast rake before the next race, in an effort to remove any traces of lee helm, which, although very minimal, still affects our handling and performance in the gusts.
The top placings were very hotly contested between the leading Hartley 16s and Noelex 22s.
The Quicksilver 16 and Cherry 16 were both slightly off the pace in the conditions.
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As the Cherry sailor, I felt that we were a close match for the Quicksilver in the windier parts, however start line confusion in the second race prevented us from having a really good battle. Both boats were also late for the first start.
A little more wind would have suited us better, although less wind would have favoured the quicksilver.
I intend to add a significant amount of mast rake before the next race, in an effort to remove any traces of lee helm, which, although very minimal, still affects our handling and performance in the gusts.
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