Manukau Yacht and Motorboat club have advised a change of address for their website.
www.sportsground.co.nz/mymbc
is the new one.
Try it out, it looks pretty good to me!
The link on the main blog page here will be updated shortly.
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Sunday, November 17, 2013
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Sailing Today - 8-7-2012.
This morning saw the winter series at Pakuranga SC continuing, in light, testing conditions.
In the light winds, it was the starling "Quicksilver" that got around the course quickest, living up to it's name.
Here's a few pic's of the mornings action, showing a beautiful day on the Waitemata harbour.
Click the image to see it bigger, they're in low-res, but I am happy to provide higher resolution copies on request.
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| Beautiful day out there! |
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| Todays overall winner! |
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| Gypsy |
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| First Scout Cutter today |
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| Close racing for second and third! |
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| Right to the wire, 278 just crossed the line ahead of 131. |
In the afternoon, sailing on the Manukau harbour, was the third day of the Manukau Yacht and Motorboat Club winter series for trailer yachts.
In the light conditions, Hartley 16's took the line honours, just edging out the top Noelex's in both races.
Conditions were really shifty, and resulted in several attempts at laying the start line, before they could get a start away.
Pic's of trailer yacht action...
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| The Noelex fleet approach the bottom mark. |
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| Three of the Hartley fleet beating upwind. |
And also happening at MYMBC, the youth training is going really well. Here's a few more pics.
After sailing, I took a trip out to Weymouth, to check out the work on the new slipway and jetty.
Work has only started, and it looks a bit like a building site, but here's a peek...
And thats it from me today.
Except to say that not a single Weymouth boat went racing today, we should be ashamed of ourselves!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Winter sailing at Pakuranga and Manukau
This morning marked the start of the Pakuranga Sailing Club dinghy winter series, sailed at farm cove.
The fleet was mixed, with a handful of various classes, competing alongside a large number of Scout Cutters and Sunbursts.
The fastest sunburst eventually took the honours, with the breeze varying between 10 and 20 knots.
In the stronger bits, a few sailors managed to capsize, but everyone had a great day out, and looked pretty tired by the end of the second race.
Here's a few pics... Click on them to see them full-screen!
ok, More than a few!
This afternoon saw the start of the Trailer Yacht series at Manukau Yacht and Motorboat Club, which was well attended with 4 Noelex 22s, and several Hartley 16s. I was trimming on one of the Noelexs, so no time for photos, sorry.
The Noelexs proved faster today, with the top three placings on line going to them, followed closely by the top hartleys. In the first race, the first five boats finished within 100m, and the whole fleet within just a few minutes.
The second race was also a Noelex benefit, with the top two boats managing to get a slight jump on the rest, with the other Noelexs just edging out the Hartleys.
Hopefully next time, on June 24, I will be able to sail in both events.
The fleet was mixed, with a handful of various classes, competing alongside a large number of Scout Cutters and Sunbursts.
The fastest sunburst eventually took the honours, with the breeze varying between 10 and 20 knots.
In the stronger bits, a few sailors managed to capsize, but everyone had a great day out, and looked pretty tired by the end of the second race.
Here's a few pics... Click on them to see them full-screen!
ok, More than a few!
This afternoon saw the start of the Trailer Yacht series at Manukau Yacht and Motorboat Club, which was well attended with 4 Noelex 22s, and several Hartley 16s. I was trimming on one of the Noelexs, so no time for photos, sorry.
The Noelexs proved faster today, with the top three placings on line going to them, followed closely by the top hartleys. In the first race, the first five boats finished within 100m, and the whole fleet within just a few minutes.
The second race was also a Noelex benefit, with the top two boats managing to get a slight jump on the rest, with the other Noelexs just edging out the Hartleys.
Hopefully next time, on June 24, I will be able to sail in both events.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Winter sailing around South Auckland.
Tomorrow, Sunday June 10, sees a lot of activity on both harbours.
Here's a quick rundown....
Pakuranga Sailing Club (Farm Cove) start their famous dinghy winter series at 10am.
Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club (Ireland road) have day 2 of their hugely successful Laser winter series at 11am.
Manukau YMBC (Mangere Bridge) start their Trailer Yacht winter series at 2:30 in the afternoon.
French Bay YC start their Winter series at 12noon.
Slightly outside the area, Taikata Sailing Club in Te Atatu have racing at 10:45am.
Those keen enough and organised enough could race on the Waitemata in the morning, and the Manukau in the afternoon. Which is what I hope to do.
Here's a quick rundown....
Pakuranga Sailing Club (Farm Cove) start their famous dinghy winter series at 10am.
Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club (Ireland road) have day 2 of their hugely successful Laser winter series at 11am.
Manukau YMBC (Mangere Bridge) start their Trailer Yacht winter series at 2:30 in the afternoon.
French Bay YC start their Winter series at 12noon.
Slightly outside the area, Taikata Sailing Club in Te Atatu have racing at 10:45am.
Those keen enough and organised enough could race on the Waitemata in the morning, and the Manukau in the afternoon. Which is what I hope to do.
Friday, March 23, 2012
This weekend's sailing - March 24/25
Saturday...
Weymouth YC - Training at 1145.
French Bay YC - Training at 1000.
Waiuku YC - Match racing at 1100
Sunday...
Weymouth YC - Trailer yacht series final races - briefing 1100.
Manukau YMBC - Club Champs day 2 at 1230.
French Bay YC - Racing at 1100.
Waiuku YC - Champs racing #8 at 1130.
Panmure Lagoon SC have a river race at 0900.
Pakuranga SC have racing starting 0900.
Windfinder says to expect mostly fine weather, and around 15 knots (thats f4 for those who only know beaufort!)
So... get your boat out, scrub it quickly (or don't, its your choice) ring your mate with another boat in his back shed, and drag him and yourself to the nearest club. Aim to arrive around an hour before the start times listed here.
Remember to bring the bungs, and especially to put them in.
Generally speaking, each club has its own niche group, so as a guide...
Weymouth caters for all, but this week is aimed at trailer yachts and big dinghies.
Manukau is a stronghold for Hartley 16s and Noelex 22s, but will also welcome all.
French Bay caters for everything that can be launched off the beach.
Waiuku - as above, strong in finns etc.
Panmure LSC is a laser club - full rig, radial, and 4.7, also has O'pen bics.
Pakuranga SC caters for dinghies that can be launched off the beach.
And coming soon....
2012 Manukau Regatta.
hosted by Weymouth Yacht Club, Easter Saturday and Sunday.
All welcome, aim to arrive around 8am each day, racing starts at 9:30.
Come down and give us a try!
Of course I'm a bit biased, its my home club.
Weymouth YC - Training at 1145.
French Bay YC - Training at 1000.
Waiuku YC - Match racing at 1100
Sunday...
Weymouth YC - Trailer yacht series final races - briefing 1100.
Manukau YMBC - Club Champs day 2 at 1230.
French Bay YC - Racing at 1100.
Waiuku YC - Champs racing #8 at 1130.
Panmure Lagoon SC have a river race at 0900.
Pakuranga SC have racing starting 0900.
Windfinder says to expect mostly fine weather, and around 15 knots (thats f4 for those who only know beaufort!)
So... get your boat out, scrub it quickly (or don't, its your choice) ring your mate with another boat in his back shed, and drag him and yourself to the nearest club. Aim to arrive around an hour before the start times listed here.
Remember to bring the bungs, and especially to put them in.
Generally speaking, each club has its own niche group, so as a guide...
Weymouth caters for all, but this week is aimed at trailer yachts and big dinghies.
Manukau is a stronghold for Hartley 16s and Noelex 22s, but will also welcome all.
French Bay caters for everything that can be launched off the beach.
Waiuku - as above, strong in finns etc.
Panmure LSC is a laser club - full rig, radial, and 4.7, also has O'pen bics.
Pakuranga SC caters for dinghies that can be launched off the beach.
And coming soon....
2012 Manukau Regatta.
hosted by Weymouth Yacht Club, Easter Saturday and Sunday.
All welcome, aim to arrive around 8am each day, racing starts at 9:30.
Come down and give us a try!
Of course I'm a bit biased, its my home club.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Hot trailer yacht action at Weymouth
Todays third day of the TY summer series at Weymouth provided some intense racing and very close finishes.
The day dawned overcast and raining, with very little wind. By the time everyone was rigged and ready to go, the breeze was up to around 15 knots, and the rain had gone away for a bit.
Course 2 was chosen from the book for the first race, which saw boats starting in the river mouth, racing up towards the cosmo club, before heading further south, towards Papakura.
After an even start, Murray and Rob L, in the quicksilver took an early lead, with Rob K in the beachcomber, and Aaron, Gina, and kids in the cherry close behind. Beating upwind from Shark Island, the cherry crew hooked into a favourable shift early on, and took the lead, just ahead of the quicksilver.
After beating for a mile, these two boats were still within a few meters as they rounded the cosmo club marker, while the beachcomber had lost a little ground. On the flat run back out to Shark, the gaps remained fairly similar, as none of the boats could quite reach escape velocity and get planing properly.
The next leg, heading towards the Papakura motorway, was a very close reach, and with the breeze still just below planing conditions, the longer waterline of the beachcomber came into play, and Rob came charging up on the other two. Both 16 footers just managed to hold the front placings rounding the next mark, and then managed to maintain their advantage on the downwind leg. The next leg, again upwind, allowed the cherry to open up a bigger lead, mostly thanks to the others getting out of phase with the shifts.
From then on, the race became a procession, as the gaps were big enough that no-one could challenge the others.
The second race was just a windward-leeward sprint, starting and finishing in front of Wattle downs, to allow the beachcomber time to get back on the mooring before the tide ran away. Another even start saw the beachcomber leading the way, ahead of the quicksilver and cherry. approaching the windward mark, thats how the positions stayed, until all three boats got into the strong opposing tide. At this point, the cherry again managed to scrape around first, with the other two boats scrapping it out for second, just a few seconds behind. Downwind to the finish, the beachcomber and quicksilver were each trying to get past the other, which allowed the cherry an easy win, and in a photo finish, the quicksilver again managed to finish second, just barely ahead of the beachcomber.
Then the rain came, and we all ended up sailing back to the club sopping wet. But above all, it was a good day on the water, enjoyed by all who went out.
One more day, two more races, and the final results will be known.
The day dawned overcast and raining, with very little wind. By the time everyone was rigged and ready to go, the breeze was up to around 15 knots, and the rain had gone away for a bit.
Course 2 was chosen from the book for the first race, which saw boats starting in the river mouth, racing up towards the cosmo club, before heading further south, towards Papakura.
After an even start, Murray and Rob L, in the quicksilver took an early lead, with Rob K in the beachcomber, and Aaron, Gina, and kids in the cherry close behind. Beating upwind from Shark Island, the cherry crew hooked into a favourable shift early on, and took the lead, just ahead of the quicksilver.
After beating for a mile, these two boats were still within a few meters as they rounded the cosmo club marker, while the beachcomber had lost a little ground. On the flat run back out to Shark, the gaps remained fairly similar, as none of the boats could quite reach escape velocity and get planing properly.
The next leg, heading towards the Papakura motorway, was a very close reach, and with the breeze still just below planing conditions, the longer waterline of the beachcomber came into play, and Rob came charging up on the other two. Both 16 footers just managed to hold the front placings rounding the next mark, and then managed to maintain their advantage on the downwind leg. The next leg, again upwind, allowed the cherry to open up a bigger lead, mostly thanks to the others getting out of phase with the shifts.
From then on, the race became a procession, as the gaps were big enough that no-one could challenge the others.
The second race was just a windward-leeward sprint, starting and finishing in front of Wattle downs, to allow the beachcomber time to get back on the mooring before the tide ran away. Another even start saw the beachcomber leading the way, ahead of the quicksilver and cherry. approaching the windward mark, thats how the positions stayed, until all three boats got into the strong opposing tide. At this point, the cherry again managed to scrape around first, with the other two boats scrapping it out for second, just a few seconds behind. Downwind to the finish, the beachcomber and quicksilver were each trying to get past the other, which allowed the cherry an easy win, and in a photo finish, the quicksilver again managed to finish second, just barely ahead of the beachcomber.
Then the rain came, and we all ended up sailing back to the club sopping wet. But above all, it was a good day on the water, enjoyed by all who went out.
One more day, two more races, and the final results will be known.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
What's happening..... in the weekend.
Saturday -
Weymouth YC has training at 11:45.
FBYC Regatta runs both days - arrive 10:30.
Waiuku YC have a Clarks beach trip.
Sunday -
Weymouth YC has race 2 of the Trailer Yacht Summer Series, Briefing at 11:30.
MYMBC has the final day of their series C, at 13:30.
FBYC regatta continues, also summer series 4. arrive at 11:00.
Waiuku return journey from Clarks beach.
And of course, for any laser sailors.....
Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club are holding the 35th annual;
RSA Regatta - open to all laser 1 rigs ( Standard, radial, 4.7 )
Registration from 0900,
Briefing 0945
First warning signal 1030 sharp.
Weymouth YC has training at 11:45.
FBYC Regatta runs both days - arrive 10:30.
Waiuku YC have a Clarks beach trip.
Sunday -
Weymouth YC has race 2 of the Trailer Yacht Summer Series, Briefing at 11:30.
MYMBC has the final day of their series C, at 13:30.
FBYC regatta continues, also summer series 4. arrive at 11:00.
Waiuku return journey from Clarks beach.
And of course, for any laser sailors.....
Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club are holding the 35th annual;
RSA Regatta - open to all laser 1 rigs ( Standard, radial, 4.7 )
Registration from 0900,
Briefing 0945
First warning signal 1030 sharp.
Friday, February 10, 2012
This weekend - Feb 11/12.
Weymouth Yacht Club starts their inaugural Trailer Yacht Summer Series. Sunday at 11:30 for briefing.
PLSC has a river race - briefing at 09:30 Sunday.
MYMBC has trailer yacht racing on Sunday - Briefing at 12:30.
Waiuku YC are hosting the Finn Masters over the weekend.
PLSC has a river race - briefing at 09:30 Sunday.
MYMBC has trailer yacht racing on Sunday - Briefing at 12:30.
Waiuku YC are hosting the Finn Masters over the weekend.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Trailer Yacht Summer Series at Weymouth
Our summer race series for trailer yachts starts this weekend, on Sunday.
Briefing at 11:30, first race to start soon after, once everyone is afloat.
We have a selection of courses planned, will decide which one at the briefing.
Course books available at briefing, or will be available on the WYC website tomorrow afternoon.
We would love to see all the auckland trailer yachts in attendance!
Drag your old boats out from the back yard, and bring them down, entry is free, snacks and drinks available.
Briefing at 11:30, first race to start soon after, once everyone is afloat.
We have a selection of courses planned, will decide which one at the briefing.
Course books available at briefing, or will be available on the WYC website tomorrow afternoon.
We would love to see all the auckland trailer yachts in attendance!
Drag your old boats out from the back yard, and bring them down, entry is free, snacks and drinks available.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Hartley 16 Nationals 2012
Congratulations to Pronto, winners of the 2012 Hartley 16 NZ championships.
Pronto sails from MYMBC, and beat 19 other boats.
Well done guys!!
Read all about it here
Pronto sails from MYMBC, and beat 19 other boats.
Well done guys!!
Read all about it here
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday Sunburst action
With most of the fleet away racing elsewhere for the long weekend, the few that turned up used the three club sunbursts for a bit of blasting around.
We had a new member-to-be, Ajith, who came out for his first ever sail, and then crewed for Aaron in the day's only race.
Conditions were trying, and one boat capsized early in the day. Once they recovered, the race was started.
Rob K sailed the red sunburst single-handed, and lead the race from the start.
Rob L, sailing with Codie in the white sunburst, held a very close second for the early part of the race, with Aaron and Ajith in the blue boat a bit further back after a bad start. This is how the positions stayed until the last beat, with some serious wind and a short, steep chop.
In the early part of the beat, where the wind was up but the water flat, Aaron and Ajith showed huge speed, and rapidly closed up on the other two, passing the white boat, and closing up to within a few feet of the lead.
As the boats hit the choppier water, their speed took a hammering, as they ploughed through the waves, shipping a lot of water.
At the finish, Rob K just managed to hold on, with Aaron and Ajith in second, with Rob L and Codie in third.
Everyone had a blast, and the stories flowed on for hours afterward.
In two weeks, we start our Trailer Yacht Summer Series. All welcome, we would especially like to see some of the less competitive classes, just coming out for a sail around. We'll have soft drinks and snacks available afterward too.
We had a new member-to-be, Ajith, who came out for his first ever sail, and then crewed for Aaron in the day's only race.
Conditions were trying, and one boat capsized early in the day. Once they recovered, the race was started.
Rob K sailed the red sunburst single-handed, and lead the race from the start.
Rob L, sailing with Codie in the white sunburst, held a very close second for the early part of the race, with Aaron and Ajith in the blue boat a bit further back after a bad start. This is how the positions stayed until the last beat, with some serious wind and a short, steep chop.
In the early part of the beat, where the wind was up but the water flat, Aaron and Ajith showed huge speed, and rapidly closed up on the other two, passing the white boat, and closing up to within a few feet of the lead.
As the boats hit the choppier water, their speed took a hammering, as they ploughed through the waves, shipping a lot of water.
At the finish, Rob K just managed to hold on, with Aaron and Ajith in second, with Rob L and Codie in third.
Everyone had a blast, and the stories flowed on for hours afterward.
In two weeks, we start our Trailer Yacht Summer Series. All welcome, we would especially like to see some of the less competitive classes, just coming out for a sail around. We'll have soft drinks and snacks available afterward too.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Auckland Trailer Yachts at Weymouth
Our inaugural Trailer Yacht summer series kicks off in just under three weeks.
Here are the confirmed dates:
Here are the confirmed dates:
Sunday February 12, Briefing at 11:30am, Start 12 noon.
Sunday February 26, Briefing at 11:30am, Start 12 noon.
Sunday March 11, Briefing at 11:30am, Start 12 noon.
Sunday March 25, Briefing at 11am, Start 11:30am.
We have seven races scheduled, including one long harbour race, which will be chosen on whichever day has the best wind/ weather/ forecast.
Courses will be decided on the day, sailing area for most courses to be between the Wiri LPG terminal, and the Papakura motorway.
Entry is open to all trailer yachts and large dinghy's, however due to the harbour having shallow areas, we are aiming for smaller, slower yachts such as kestrels and similar.
Come on down and join in, entry is free, and you might find it really enjoyable!
Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are available after sailing.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Trailer Yacht Action at Weymouth... Soon??
I have been chasing trailer yacht owners recently, with a view to establishing a racing fleet for the less competitive Auckland trailer yacht owner. After a bit of looking around, it would seem that most clubs have stopped hosting trailer yacht racing.
I am tentatively calling this a 16 footer squad, mainly because of our much loved harbour's shallow depth in places.
Of course any small trailer yacht will be welcomed.
We have a series of river and harbour races planned for next season, all starting from the Weymouth club.
In no way are we trying to step on the toes of MYMBC, merely offering a less serious alternative during the summer. I still recommend MYMBC as the best place to race trailer yachts during the winter months, as they have great launching facilities, and well organised racing. Plus, we don't have racing over the winter at present.
The boats I would love to see include old Hartley 16, Kestrel, Whiting 16, Moonraker 17, Tropic, Farr 5000, Davidson 16, Quintet 5, Young 5.2, Monarch, plus of course more Quicksilvers and Cherry's.
All of these would be ideal for the area we sail in, small and easy to handle, yet big enough to handle the semi-open waters heading towards Auckland Airport. And all similar speeds too!
Stay tuned for more.
I am tentatively calling this a 16 footer squad, mainly because of our much loved harbour's shallow depth in places.
Of course any small trailer yacht will be welcomed.
We have a series of river and harbour races planned for next season, all starting from the Weymouth club.
In no way are we trying to step on the toes of MYMBC, merely offering a less serious alternative during the summer. I still recommend MYMBC as the best place to race trailer yachts during the winter months, as they have great launching facilities, and well organised racing. Plus, we don't have racing over the winter at present.
The boats I would love to see include old Hartley 16, Kestrel, Whiting 16, Moonraker 17, Tropic, Farr 5000, Davidson 16, Quintet 5, Young 5.2, Monarch, plus of course more Quicksilvers and Cherry's.
All of these would be ideal for the area we sail in, small and easy to handle, yet big enough to handle the semi-open waters heading towards Auckland Airport. And all similar speeds too!
Stay tuned for more.
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