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Friday, September 7, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Fun times in the rain.
This mornings Pakuranga SC winter series proved challenging in more ways than one.
In the first race, boats drifted in all directions, with virtually zero wind, for around 20 minutes. Two sunbursts managed to excel in the drifting conditions, and opened up a huge lead over the rest of the fleet. Then suddenly, the breeze filled in, gently at first, around five knots, then building very rapidly up to around 15, with a few gusts getting close to 20. Those two sunbursts proceeded to plane flat out down the run, while several of the following fleet fell over! Those that stayed upright got soaked, thanks to heavy rain just before the wind kicked in!
The breeze then settled down to a nice solid 15 knots, which held in for the rest of the time I was there.
Today I took my Laser, so was unable to get any photos.
The second race started while I was de-rigging, having broken a small but crucial fitting between races.
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Later in the day, the trailer yacht winter series continued at Manukau Yacht and Motor Boat Club.
For some reason, the Noelex fleet were absent, so the fleet was five Hartley 16's and one Cherry 16.
As this was the first time in over a year we had had a chance to line the Cherry up against the Hartleys, no-one had any idea how competitive or otherwise we would be.
Unfortunately we missed the first start while helping some fellow Weymouth sailors in a Hartley with rigging problems. Sailing around before the start, cruising downwind, we were significantly slower than all the Hartleys, which was somewhat worrying.
A good start in the second race saw us just behind the top Hartleys, doing better than we suspected we would, as we rounded the first mark. The two robs, sailing in the new Hartley, were struggling to get to grips with the boat, and had fallen behind somewhat. Sailing downwind, we had speed that seemed pretty close to the boats ahead. The breeze was around 15-20 knots, so we had occasional spurts of planing, especially when we sailed a little high.
The next beat the breeze was a little higher, and we were close to matching the top boats. Again, Rob was struggling upwind in the breeze.
Back down to the finish, and although we were a small distance behind the leaders, we had all had a good day on the water, and found out a little more about our boats.
Rob's new Hartley showed moments of brilliant speed, and once they get it tuned up properly should be pretty quick. Stay tuned for more!
In the first race, boats drifted in all directions, with virtually zero wind, for around 20 minutes. Two sunbursts managed to excel in the drifting conditions, and opened up a huge lead over the rest of the fleet. Then suddenly, the breeze filled in, gently at first, around five knots, then building very rapidly up to around 15, with a few gusts getting close to 20. Those two sunbursts proceeded to plane flat out down the run, while several of the following fleet fell over! Those that stayed upright got soaked, thanks to heavy rain just before the wind kicked in!
The breeze then settled down to a nice solid 15 knots, which held in for the rest of the time I was there.
Today I took my Laser, so was unable to get any photos.
The second race started while I was de-rigging, having broken a small but crucial fitting between races.
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Later in the day, the trailer yacht winter series continued at Manukau Yacht and Motor Boat Club.
For some reason, the Noelex fleet were absent, so the fleet was five Hartley 16's and one Cherry 16.
As this was the first time in over a year we had had a chance to line the Cherry up against the Hartleys, no-one had any idea how competitive or otherwise we would be.
Unfortunately we missed the first start while helping some fellow Weymouth sailors in a Hartley with rigging problems. Sailing around before the start, cruising downwind, we were significantly slower than all the Hartleys, which was somewhat worrying.
A good start in the second race saw us just behind the top Hartleys, doing better than we suspected we would, as we rounded the first mark. The two robs, sailing in the new Hartley, were struggling to get to grips with the boat, and had fallen behind somewhat. Sailing downwind, we had speed that seemed pretty close to the boats ahead. The breeze was around 15-20 knots, so we had occasional spurts of planing, especially when we sailed a little high.
The next beat the breeze was a little higher, and we were close to matching the top boats. Again, Rob was struggling upwind in the breeze.
Back down to the finish, and although we were a small distance behind the leaders, we had all had a good day on the water, and found out a little more about our boats.
Rob's new Hartley showed moments of brilliant speed, and once they get it tuned up properly should be pretty quick. Stay tuned for more!
Friday, January 27, 2012
What's happenin'
Saturday 28th:
Weymouth YC - training at 12:30pm.
French Bay YC - Training at 12 noon.
Waiuku YC - Cruising race at 1:00pm. Also beginner lessons.
Sunday 29th:
Weymouth YC - Racing at 1:15pm.
French Bay YC - Racing at 1:00pm.
Waiuku YC - Racing at 1:30pm. Also beginner lessons.
East coast....
Manukau YMBC starts Series C at 2:30pm Sunday.
Monday is the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, There is class racing at most clubs on the Waitemata, plus Waka Ama racing, plus One Metre class racing. I think this is still officially the biggest one-day regatta in the southern hemisphere, but cant be sure!
Google it to find out where your class is racing!
Weymouth YC - training at 12:30pm.
French Bay YC - Training at 12 noon.
Waiuku YC - Cruising race at 1:00pm. Also beginner lessons.
Sunday 29th:
Weymouth YC - Racing at 1:15pm.
French Bay YC - Racing at 1:00pm.
Waiuku YC - Racing at 1:30pm. Also beginner lessons.
East coast....
Panmure Lagoon SC has racing at 11:30am on Sunday.
Pakuranga SC has racing at 11:00am
Trailer Yachts:
Manukau YMBC starts Series C at 2:30pm Sunday.
Monday is the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, There is class racing at most clubs on the Waitemata, plus Waka Ama racing, plus One Metre class racing. I think this is still officially the biggest one-day regatta in the southern hemisphere, but cant be sure!
Google it to find out where your class is racing!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Labour weekend sailing... or lack there-of!
None of the Manukau clubs have anything scheduled for this weekend, or Monday.
Early morning/late evening tides have probably put a stop to that.
One thing that could be done, subject to enthusiasm, and decent weather, is an Out and Back cruise, departing from your favourite launching place early Sunday Morning, and going out with the tide.
With a little communication and planning (eg swapping mobile phone numbers or similar), all the boats could meet up somewhere, either for a BBQ on the beach, or just raft up for a picnic, floating down the channel.
Trailer yachts would be best, as obviously the rafting-up idea wouldn't work with Lasers, but anything with a halyard could do it!
Once the tide starts to flow back in, we could all head back to where we came from.
High tide is around 7:30 am, so it's an early start from Weymouth or Mangere, but without work or school on Monday, it doesn't matter if we get back a bit late, just as long as it's daylight.
Next weekend (29/30 October, 2011) seems to be a busy one, with sailing planned at most clubs for both days.
Early morning/late evening tides have probably put a stop to that.
One thing that could be done, subject to enthusiasm, and decent weather, is an Out and Back cruise, departing from your favourite launching place early Sunday Morning, and going out with the tide.
With a little communication and planning (eg swapping mobile phone numbers or similar), all the boats could meet up somewhere, either for a BBQ on the beach, or just raft up for a picnic, floating down the channel.
Trailer yachts would be best, as obviously the rafting-up idea wouldn't work with Lasers, but anything with a halyard could do it!
Once the tide starts to flow back in, we could all head back to where we came from.
High tide is around 7:30 am, so it's an early start from Weymouth or Mangere, but without work or school on Monday, it doesn't matter if we get back a bit late, just as long as it's daylight.
Next weekend (29/30 October, 2011) seems to be a busy one, with sailing planned at most clubs for both days.
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 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.
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.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Sailing at MYMBC this Sunday.
Race 2 of the Manukau Yacht and MotorBoat Club's winter series is scheduled for Sunday July 3rd.
Start Time is 1100, so make sure you leave plenty of time to rig.
The forecast according to Windfinder is fine, some light cloud, and easterly 10 knots gusting toward 20.
With a high of 14 degrees, wrap up warm, and the sailing should be great!
Clubhouse on Kiwi Esplanade, half a k past the outboard boating club buildings.
Start Time is 1100, so make sure you leave plenty of time to rig.
The forecast according to Windfinder is fine, some light cloud, and easterly 10 knots gusting toward 20.
With a high of 14 degrees, wrap up warm, and the sailing should be great!
Clubhouse on Kiwi Esplanade, half a k past the outboard boating club buildings.
Monday, June 27, 2011
New images added to Weymouth site.
Two new images have been added to the Weymouth Yacht Club gallery.
Although taken at MYMBC, these images depict the type of action we like to see out on the water.
A good breeze, and close racing, it doesn't get much better!
Thanks Rob for the photos.
Although taken at MYMBC, these images depict the type of action we like to see out on the water.
A good breeze, and close racing, it doesn't get much better!
Thanks Rob for the photos.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Manukau Winter Series 2011
Race 1 of the Manukau Yacht and Motor Boat Club's Trailer Yacht Winter Series was cancelled today due to some really nasty weather.
From any other direction, the wind would have been great, but in the North-East of today, launching would have been treacherous, and the chances of boat damage quite high.
Upcoming race dates are:
July 3, 1100 Start.
July 17, 1100 Start.
July 31, 1015 Start.
August 14, 1015 Start.
August 28, 0930 Start.
To get there, jump off the motorway at Coronation Road, follow the signs for Mangere Bridge Village (or Township) and once past the small roundabout look for Kiwi Esplanade on the left. Follow Kiwi esplanade until you find the clubhouse. Please note: the clubhouse is another 1/2 km past the Mangere Boat Club buildings.
From any other direction, the wind would have been great, but in the North-East of today, launching would have been treacherous, and the chances of boat damage quite high.
Upcoming race dates are:
July 3, 1100 Start.
July 17, 1100 Start.
July 31, 1015 Start.
August 14, 1015 Start.
August 28, 0930 Start.
To get there, jump off the motorway at Coronation Road, follow the signs for Mangere Bridge Village (or Township) and once past the small roundabout look for Kiwi Esplanade on the left. Follow Kiwi esplanade until you find the clubhouse. Please note: the clubhouse is another 1/2 km past the Mangere Boat Club buildings.
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