The Fever Sailing Thread - The America's cup is now New Zealand's cup (Again)

probably just sailing. Wind upto 20knts might make fishing a little uncomfortable.

See you about 8.30 at Seaview pier A berth 28.

Would suggest you bring a wind proof jacket!

aye aye Captain!

Thanks Jeff, that was massive. 3 1/2 hours of relaxation.

no worries LG. Glad you enjoyed your first Sail.  Look forward to getting out again soon !

Yep, recommend  it to anyone,wife says its ok too.

Saturday morning looking pretty good again if you're keen LG or anyone else

Still keen. 

Still can't sail. 

GRRRRRRRR!

Could come onboard as an observer offering a newbie like me valuable tips from your years of experience!

No grinders or big winches on a Raven!

Yep, that might be a plan. I just need you to make SURE I don't try and jump in ado anything.

What time is reporting required?

No worries. I could say something about lashing you to the backstay so you can't but that could be taken the wrong way by many many people!

Probably look for about 8:30 get away out for 3 or so hours? Forecast for Northerly increasing though the morning to 20knts.

can you txt me oh too nein two three for, seven 7 three 7

Done

LG could you send me a text. I did not get you number the other week.

Sure thing, what time Saturday? Better clear it with she who must be obeyed.

8.30ish.

15 March the LBYC boat club is holding an orientation rally in Wellington harbour. This family fun, all day event is open to moored yachts, launches and trailer boats.

We are expecting at least 50 boats to enter. Entry is $20 per boat for non members, otherwise free.

What is an Orienteering Rally? The orienteering rally is NOT a race. It is based on the sport of orienteering. No screaming skippers allowed; but kids and dogs welcome.

Each entrant is provided with a unique set of instructions. These include a list of tasks that must be performed during the voyage. Plus some nautical questions. Crews negotiate their individual course within Wellington Harbour based on their interpretation of the instructions, and attempt to complete all tasks and answer the questions. Each boat will undertake a voyage of about 20 miles.

Entrants need to visit the LBYC clubrooms for their set of instructions between 9:30 and 10:30 on the day. Entrants can start at any time they prefer once they have their instructions.

But all boats must return to LBYC Clubhouse at Seaview Marina, with their task list and answers, by 5:30pm. Following there will be a byo BBQ and prize giving.

The only things needed are a chart of Wellington harbour and lunch for everyone on the boat, plus food for the BBQ.

Anyone keen on joining Brandon and me for a day out on Welly Harbour?

Might be able to make it, will keep you informed.

Could be up for this if you havnt already filled all places.Brandon has my number.

brilliant.  I have your no.  I will text a little later in the week.

Bloody hell just realised Brandon,LG and me.Shark you better get some extra flotation installed immediately or we could all be swimming with the bloody sharks. 

Haha and I am of a similar "stature" to LG.

Its just all a form of moveable ballast.

Sunday looking very good at this stage, wife bas given all clear.

Weather looking pretty good for this  Sun around 18 degrees and 10-15knot winds

What time is kick off?

1000 hours at F22

I sent a txt a little  earlier. You not get it ?

Oh fudge it not going to be sailing lingo is it.Think i got it down pat,Front/Back/Right/left.Looks like im all good to go matey.

Good stuff. Have sent a txt. Weather looking great at 10knot winds and 23 degrees, so best prepare for Howling southerly and 11 degrees!

Flying a Nix flag might be appropriate if anyone has one?

Oh shark now you have done it,you do realize he has a shark load of flags.In fact you probably wont need the sails if he brings them all.LOL

That's what I call a great day out. Thanks Jeff an awesome way to to spend a day after a great win.

That was so relaxing and the dolphin encounter topped it off to perfection. Although the run was hardish, not as bad as the swim around the yacht. And I saw Peter Jacksons place too!

Oh and fellow Nix fans, we did a rendition of "Welly Welly Wellyo" and "we are top of the league" on Channel 62 (?)

being surrounded by around 40 dolphins in wellington harbour playing in the boats bow wave topped off a near perfect day. Cheers Lads

I forgot to tell you guys, whilst jogging, several people whom I passed made comments about our awesome win last night and that they were pleased and I should be recovering from celebrating. Was good to see people noticed the result around by Worser Bay.

A couple more, dolphins one by Andy (Lonegunmen)

and

That is an amazing pic..... Photomac himself would be proud (or is that prowd)

Almost as good as the ones Steve managed to take of his finger.

I put a whole pile plus videos up on my facebook page. If that Doompost person wants to get in touch, please do so.

Been a while. Anyone keen on Monday?

Either working 2-10's or on B/L. Still awaiting news on Uncle in Rotovegas. Hopefully after Sunday. Wife didn't want to tempt fate, go up, see him, come back and then have to go up again. Hence I made it last Friday.