The_Alchemist 1,324 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 On 8/3/2019 at 12:48 AM, Ex-yachtie said: Happened to notice this in a local shop. For those who wonder if kiwis will turn up to watch a yachting event, this is a Whitbread race, c.1989? The fleet can be seen being followed out the harbour in front of Rangitoto, a volcano that will help form the race area for AC36. The photo is taken in Browns Bay, ~25 mins drive north of the city. Hell yea, there must be a 100 people or even more.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Forourselves 1,335 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 48 minutes ago, Herfy said: Hell yea, there must be a 100 people or even more.... Not bad considering they can't see a damn thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barfy 1,171 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Herfy said: Hell yea, there must be a 100 people or even more.... Too bad there is no shot of North head, it almost sinks at the start of the National coastal classic. Brown's bay is miles off the line out of town, and from the ac36 courses. Lots of better spots. Edit: but thanks for sharing herfy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trt131 205 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Why is the race the "National" Coastal Classic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barfy 1,171 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Just now, trt131 said: Why is the race the "National" Coastal Classic Was just trying to make clear that it's not a huge international race, like the Whitbread. It's a race from Auckland to Russell with mostly local boats, hell my live aboard neighbors do it in their boat. Same turn out for any race that leaves Auckland, all run from one side of North head to the other as the boats round the point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiJoker 370 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 10 hours ago, Herfy said: Hell yea, there must be a 100 people or even more.... Pretty bloody obvious that you don't get it! Look more closely. That thin white line on the far shore ain't breaking surf.. It's a massive spectator fleet. And I'd say it's impressive that the "100 people or even more" just on this little section of beach are there at all, given the distance from the sailing action. And no ...... they are not there to build sand castles! C'mon down for the AC. We'll assist with an attitude reset. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boybland 553 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 4:00 AM, Herfy said: Hell yea, there must be a 100 people or even more.... A 20 metre section of beach, part of a string of beaches about 15 to 10 kilometres long, all with basically the same view of the course (i.e. sweet sod all)... and yeah the people on the beacha aren't even the impressive part... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 A quick walk by. Work has stopped on all sites. “Base E” is the American Magic base (because they entered first) and it’s asphalted. Base D (the brits) and C have a basecourse, but no finished surface. My guess is that the brits haven’t finalised their base plans and the site has been left in a state that allows them to run in-ground services. No sign of construction on the American base. It doesn’t look like anyone’s in a rush. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Forourselves 1,335 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 https://www.sail-world.com/news/220912/Americas-Cup-bases-dodge-weather-bomb America's Cup: Minor damage to Cup construction despite weather-bomb by Sail-World.com/NZ 13 Aug 18:23 NZST13 August 2019 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,692 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Forourselves said: https://www.sail-world.com/news/220912/Americas-Cup-bases-dodge-weather-bomb America's Cup: Minor damage to Cup construction despite weather-bomb by Sail-World.com/NZ 13 Aug 18:23 NZST13 August 2019 a scene from DGs wet dream... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tornado-Cat 1,001 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Forourselves said: https://www.sail-world.com/news/220912/Americas-Cup-bases-dodge-weather-bomb America's Cup: Minor damage to Cup construction despite weather-bomb by Sail-World.com/NZ 13 Aug 18:23 NZST13 August 2019 Was it supported by a foil arm ? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Forourselves 1,335 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Tornado-Cat said: Was it supported by a foil arm ? Looks like the storm had too much lead in the kingpost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 53 minutes ago, dg_sailingfan said: That doesn't look like Minor Damage to me! Sure, but you’re a scare monger who appears to be unable to engage with any issue without the inflating it to a major catastrophe, so I might just take your opinion with a grain of salt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Tornado-Cat said: Was it supported by a foil arm ? Can’t have been, they’re still making them. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sea Breeze 74 587 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 43 minutes ago, Ex-yachtie said: 1 hour ago, dg_sailingfan said: That doesn't look like Minor Damage to me! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boybland 553 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 It's a total disaster! a fence! fell over... Apparently the poles were delaminating after being delivered 4 months late and it just couldn't deal with the local conditions. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiJoker 370 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 On 8/14/2019 at 2:01 PM, Sea Breeze 74 said: Let's have more of this excellent reporting -- the cold hard truth of events unfolding at the AC Village. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JALhazmat 1,272 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 On 8/13/2019 at 9:51 PM, rh3000 said: a scene from DGs wet dream... Fuck it!! This is unacceptable, if just being on land and even near the AC causes this much devastation I think it’s time we backed DG in getting it all called off, If its simply too dangerous to be near the site, how long until merely typing the AC is enough to trigger injury and death Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,692 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 3 hours ago, JALhazmat said: Fuck it!! This is unacceptable, if just being on land and even near the AC causes this much devastation I think it’s time we backed DG in getting it all called off, If its simply too dangerous to be near the site, how long until merely typing the AC is enough to trigger injury and death It's easy to mitigate, as the cause of this incident was the wind - we'll just ensure there is no wind during the races. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boybland 553 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 3 hours ago, rh3000 said: It's easy to mitigate, as the cause of this incident was the wind - we'll just ensure there is no wind during the races. I think we need to see how the challenger boats perform in no wind before leaping to such hasty decisions, however if our boat looks distinctly faster in no wind then I strongly advise we take this option, only to make the event safer mind you! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeedAClew 1,213 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Under the safety first racing rules, the first team to have foil arms that convert to galley-type oars wins! Remember, guest racer not allowed to help row or they would use Olympic medallists. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 2 hours ago, NeedAClew said: Under the safety first racing rules, the first team to have foil arms that convert to galley-type oars wins! Remember, guest racer not allowed to help row or they would use Olympic medallists. Not safe. Monohull with no keel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeedAClew 1,213 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Beamy, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JALhazmat 1,272 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 12 hours ago, rh3000 said: It's easy to mitigate, as the cause of this incident was the wind - we'll just ensure there is no wind during the races. A zero tolerance of wind ensures a safe a successful event where all boats and teams performance is equal a sense of fair play sportsmanship and inclusivity enshrines the event. after all these are the the things that are sacred to the running of the AC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 1,979 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 "It is now a tantalising prospect that four teams - the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (Challenger of Record), NYYC American Magic, and INEOS TEAM UK - could all launch their first AC75 yachts in the next few weeks." ... Sail World poor S&S 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 On 8/14/2019 at 7:04 AM, Forourselves said: https://www.sail-world.com/news/220912/Americas-Cup-bases-dodge-weather-bomb America's Cup: Minor damage to Cup construction despite weather-bomb by Sail-World.com/NZ 13 Aug 18:23 NZST13 August 2019 Turns out it was a tornado, and not the multihull kind. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miffy 2,140 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 What kind of desperate stupid cunt has schadenfreude re a tornado going thru a waterfront. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fiji Bitter 1,518 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 6 hours ago, Miffy said: What kind of desperate stupid cunt has schadenfreude re a tornado going thru a waterfront. Which cunt are you talking about, you seem overly sensitive these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woolfy 300 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I had a look at the AC50 attached to the side of ETNZ's base today (pictures on Team NZ thread) and whilst there wondered over to where the bases for AM and Basher will be and looking at the site safety map outside a third base area ( for S&S) is clearly shown, not labelled as such, but nor are the others, and the area has clearly been prepared for a base to be constructed. They were also actively working on the quayside in that area. I would guess that S&S are still expected to be there. Hoping so away....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 On 8/9/2019 at 8:25 PM, Ex-yachtie said: A quick walk by. Work has stopped on all sites. “Base E” is the American Magic base (because they entered first) and it’s asphalted. Base D (the brits) and C have a basecourse, but no finished surface. My guess is that the brits haven’t finalised their base plans and the site has been left in a state that allows them to run in-ground services. No sign of construction on the American base. It doesn’t look like anyone’s in a rush. @Woolfy, this sign? Any progress beyond this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woolfy 300 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 That's the one, but it's been changed, I guess it's updated daily, it showed where various contracting firms were by name and area. The area just above base c and d had contractors marked as being there and I could see them working. I think all the base areas are complete in the sense that they can now be handed over with or without underground services in (we've not been told what state of preparation for slab pouring was agreed with each individual team) there was a press release saying that they had been handed over. So I wasn't surprised to see nothing going on in that area. All the work was going on on the quayside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,692 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 America's Cup bases on course as Team NZ boat launch looms "All of the infrastructure that was planned, agreed and needed is on time and on budget," said Tina Symmans, who chairs the team's event organisation America's Cup Event Limited. https://i.stuff.co.nz/auckland/115551012/americas-cup-bases-on-course-as-team-nz-boat-launch-looms This makes disappointing reading for the trolls 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 The removal of more tanks doesn’t seem to be going very well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,692 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 30 minutes ago, Ex-yachtie said: The removal of more tanks doesn’t seem to be going very well. That's just the ETNZ smoke screen for the webcam whilst they tow out. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barfy 1,171 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, rh3000 said: That's just the ETNZ smoke screen for the webcam whilst they tow out. While they sail out. Not wanting spies to capture their take off technique they lift off in the smoke, and smoke that nw corner of the Hyatt at 30kt. I saw them foil in until abeam the marine railway in the 50's. Edit..to their old base. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 Took a walk down to the INEOS and AM base sites today. No sign of any action over the past 6-8 weeks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enzedel92 132 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Now that the boats have been revealed and look relatively slow to maneuver. The tacking and gibing ability becomes critical. Based on the proposed course layouts, what are talking about for the amounts of tacks and gybes during a race? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barfy 1,171 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, Enzedel92 said: Now that the boats have been revealed and look relatively slow to maneuver. The tacking and gibing ability becomes critical. Based on the proposed course layouts, what are talking about for the amounts of tacks and gybes during a race? Hmmm, not sure if we have seen anything about maneuvers yet. Wait a month maybe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Salty Seacock 463 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/19/2019 at 5:19 AM, Enzedel92 said: Now that the boats have been revealed and look relatively slow to maneuver. The tacking and gibing ability becomes critical. Based on the proposed course layouts, what are talking about for the amounts of tacks and gybes during a race? As I understand it the have enough battery power for 70 foil arm movements. These things may be quite agile. I wouldn't commit to the idea that they'll be sluggish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Forourselves 1,335 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/19/2019 at 5:19 AM, Enzedel92 said: Now that the boats have been revealed and look relatively slow to maneuver. The tacking and gibing ability becomes critical. Based on the proposed course layouts, what are talking about for the amounts of tacks and gybes during a race? Hmmm Glenn describes the new boats as being "so maneuverable" and "one of the best boats for match racing" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, Forourselves said: Hmmm Glenn describes the new boats as being "so maneuverable" and "one of the best boats for match racing" Pffft. As if THAT guy knows what he’s talking about! ^#Sarcasm 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoom 639 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 On 9/9/2019 at 12:55 PM, Ex-yachtie said: The removal of more tanks doesn’t seem to be going very well. Anyone know what that was about? For what its worth I've heard at least some of the tanks at the South end are being kept, converted into some kind of park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 There’s a piece on the Viaduct work, coming up on TV1 news shortly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Ex-yachtie said: There’s a piece on the Viaduct work, coming up on TV1 news shortly. https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/dirty-work-get-auckland-ship-shape-americas-cup Quote Link to post Share on other sites
minimumfuss 320 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 7:00 AM, Herfy said: Hell yea, there must be a 100 people or even more.... and about 10000 boats from kayaks to super yachts that turned Auckland Harbour into a giant washing machine. was similar array of nav lights at 4am waiting for the whitbread to arrive many moons ago also. caught many snapper while waiting tho. I worry the course is too short to have so many spectator boats around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 1,979 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Any dolphins spotted at the Auckland Boat Show? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chesirecat 479 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Have they started the S&S yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rh3000 1,692 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 America's Cup: World Sailing CEO involved in Cup ruckus Sail-World has ascertained that America's Cup organisers have agreed in principle the terms and amount of a sanctioning fee with World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport. Details of the arrangement, are yet to be confirmed, but it is believed that the amount of the Sanctioning Fee is similar to that paid for previous America's Cups. An Emirates Team New Zealand spokesman has confirmed in a written statement that: “Despite the World Sailing CEO Andy Hunt attempting to circumvent the process by contacting the NZ Government, negotiations direct with the Board of World Sailing for the America’s Cup to be a sanctioned event have been satisfactorily concluded on behalf of the Challenger of Record / Defender. https://www.sail-world.com/news/222960/Americas-Cup-Special-Event-status-agreed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horn Rock 1,473 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 37 minutes ago, rh3000 said: World Sailing CEO Andy Hunt This clown was booted from the British Olympic Association. Not sure how he ended up at World Sailing as he's not a competitive sailor. https://www.sailingillustrated.com/single-post/2018/09/04/World-Sailing-Staff-exodus-continues-CEO-Andy-Hunts-number-two-marketing-chief-Hugh-Chambers-resigns-more-on-our-live-webcast-at-1300-PDT-today Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boybland 553 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, Horn Rock said: This clown was booted from the British Olympic Association. Not sure how he ended up at World Sailing as he's not a competitive sailor. https://www.sailingillustrated.com/single-post/2018/09/04/World-Sailing-Staff-exodus-continues-CEO-Andy-Hunts-number-two-marketing-chief-Hugh-Chambers-resigns-more-on-our-live-webcast-at-1300-PDT-today Clearly no one even bothers to read CVs anymore... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trt131 205 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Horn Rock said: This clown was booted from the British Olympic Association. Not sure how he ended up at World Sailing as he's not a competitive sailor. https://www.sailingillustrated.com/single-post/2018/09/04/World-Sailing-Staff-exodus-continues-CEO-Andy-Hunts-number-two-marketing-chief-Hugh-Chambers-resigns-more-on-our-live-webcast-at-1300-PDT-today I think Andy Hunt's days are numbered and will be booted very soon after the November conference when the WS President will be voted out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Forourselves 1,335 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 https://www.sail-world.com/news/223192/130-superyachts-register-for-Americas-Cup-events?fbclid=IwAR2DekaZCLMxlwZO65KT_viQmn9zqN8r5-1TmLk60PqzgiWHsOf9y6Da-Ro America's Cup: 'Almost full' sign goes up in Auckland Despite earlier media reports to the contrary, 130 superyachts have registered an interest in attending the America's Cup events in Auckland in 2020-2021. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weta27 5,035 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 8/9/2019 at 8:36 PM, Forourselves said: Is that INEOS Team UK in the background? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phill_nz 652 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 could be but i didnt think they had launched B2 yet i can see the improvement 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla 2,480 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Fastest barge I have ever seen. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luminary 34 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 So is 'Rita' their nic-name of the boat? Is that why it's in red lettering in the 'Britannua' text? If so, the matching red lettering says 'is second' in the subsequent image. Not a really positive message. Freudian? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla 2,480 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Red seems to be the Frackers theme colour unless you are paying the bills. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luminary 34 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Did Holroyd leave the tag on his shirt? Where is the QA? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woolfy 300 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, luminary said: So is 'Rita' their nic-name of the boat? Is that why it's in red lettering in the 'Britannua' text? If so, the matching red lettering says 'is second' in the subsequent image. Not a really positive message. Freudian? All of Ben's own boats have been named Rita, I think like his habit of never shaving during the length of a regatta it's just one of his superstitions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sailbydate 2,874 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Woolfy said: All of Ben's own boats have been named Rita, I think like his habit of never shaving during the length of a regatta it's just one of his superstitions. Prolly won't eat bananas on board, either. I remember a guy who wouldn't race without his red socks. Funny lot, sailors. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Forourselves 1,335 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 https://www.sail-world.com/news/223235/Americas-Cup-AC75-Skiffs-vs-Scows--whos-right?fbclid=IwAR2yJf1WXtaSeAmRTDtn1fRUQzYv5NyrH_X0PKXhmihj6n8gZDuNfb5tVPs America's Cup: Italian and British teams reveal first sailing AC75 images "Wind limits are unlikely to be imposed in Auckland due to the issues that arrive when an absolute threshold is exceeded by just 0.1kt, and there is the ability to shift the course to a less affected area for safety reasons, making wind limits redundant. This is the same approach adopted for the 2009 Louis Vuitton Pacific Trophy when racing was conducted on the final day in quite extreme conditions in the IACC monohulls. No wind limit assures the certainty of TV coverage starting on time, and avoids the crazy sight from the 2000 and 2003 America's Cup boats returning home without racing due to a wind limit being exceeded and ignominiously being towed past Optimist fleets quite happily racing in the "excessive" conditions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla 2,480 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Crikey I do hope Dalts has amended the race run time limits. Surely he would not of forgotten San Fransisco so quickly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boybland 553 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Priscilla said: Red seems to be the Frackers theme colour unless you are paying the bills. Alright Ben I'll give you the money, but you have to wear these clown pants for the entire campaign! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Boybland said: Alright Ben I'll give you the money, but you have to wear these clown pants for the entire campaign! It’s like a scene from Les Miserable 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla 2,480 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 http://lookatmyfuckingredtrousers.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 1,979 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 7 hours ago, Priscilla said: Fastest barge I have ever seen. Not much wake foiling, major wake nonfoiling. Hope they make a pill for them to get it up easily. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barfy 1,171 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Some background on why setting up the venue was difficult with Panuku involved. And the business of gentrification of Auckland's marinas. Oh, and a nice picture of Simon Herbert. http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/116638559/why-is-auckland-council-so-eager-to-sell-prime-waterfront-real-estate-to-a-millionaire-developer?cid=app-android Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Went for a walk today, just as the fire broke out. No progress on the base sites, although there may be new in-ground services in place. The southern most base (NYYC?) is being used to store some enormous tanks for the infrastructure construction. Most of the silos to the south have been removed. The pier for the base sites is well underway. Streets in the area are being opened up, probably in time for summer. Its now five hours since I took these photos and the fire is still burning. Who knows how much of that building is going to be standing in the morning. (I also hAte the fact that my iPhone doesn’t upload the photos the right way!) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fiji Bitter 1,518 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 On 10/19/2019 at 7:35 AM, Priscilla said: Red seems to be the Frackers theme colour unless you are paying the bills. On 10/19/2019 at 12:06 PM, Boybland said: Alright Ben I'll give you the money, but you have to wear these clown pants for the entire campaign! You do know that their royal yacht club is based in Cowes, do you? And that those red trousers are commonly referred to as "I've been to Cowes trousers"? Ask @dogwatch , he will know and probably wear them too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,948 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 59 minutes ago, Fiji Bitter said: You do know that their royal yacht club is based in Cowes, do you? And that those red trousers are commonly referred to as "I've been to Cowes trousers"? Ask @dogwatch , he will know and probably wear them too. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fiji Bitter 1,518 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Brilliant Mad, and for those without a huge geography, that's Cowes right in the arse hole. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla 2,480 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I was under the impression that one gained the rights to wear red trousers by crossing the Atlantic. Maybe Nick thought travelling by plane qualified. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 1,979 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I believe the US called those trousers targets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weta27 5,035 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I've posted this on here before, but I'm intrigued by the connection now that the AC is being held in Auckland, so for anyone who didn't see it the first time, and with apologies to anyone who did. My grandfather was a shipwright and was on the team that built this piece of "composite" technology, launched right about where the new AC bases stand today, on 22 September 1941. HMS Manuka was an anti-magnetic Castle class minesweeper built for the Navy by Mason Brothers Engineering, of composite construction, ie., kauri planking on steel frames. The colour pic appeared in National Geographic in 1942. Note the Manuka branch on the bow - she had a proper Maori blessing during the launch ceremony. In the B&W team photo, presumably taken the same day, my grandfather and his brother (also a shipwright) are front right. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,525 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, weta27 said: HMS Manuka was an anti-magnetic Castle class minesweeper ? Whoa, wth is that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weta27 5,035 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, Stingray~ said: ? Whoa, wth is that? The Germans laid mines all around the NZ coastline during WW2. Most were detonated by contact but the Navy was worried about magnetic mines so built several wooden sweepers. In fact some magnetic mines were laid but it was only after the War that they were discovered. Edit: At least one ship was sunk by German mines, and one which just happened to have a large quantity of gold on board! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Niagara 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breezie 83 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, weta27 said: The Germans laid mines all around the NZ coastline during WW2. Most were detonated by contact but the Navy was worried about magnetic mines so built several wooden sweepers. In fact some magnetic mines were laid but it was only after the War that they were discovered. Edit: At least one ship was sunk by German mines, and one which just happened to have a large quantity of gold on board! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Niagara There is also claimed to be sufficient oil aboard for a significant environmental disaster! periodically interest is shown in doing something about it https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/shows/2018/07/race-to-prevent-potential-oil-spill-from-niagara-shipwreck-off-whang-rei.html But then it goes back in the too hard basket. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 39 minutes ago, weta27 said: HMS Manuka was an anti-magnetic Castle class minesweeper built for the Navy by Mason Brothers Engineering, of composite construction, ie., kauri planking on steel frames. Supplementary facts for the day: Mason Brothers Engineering built a factory in Wynyard Quarter. They also built hydro dam turbines I believe. The Mason Brothers Building was later occupied by Southern Spars. The building was recently re-purposed for commercial offices and now house Wynyard Edge, who are responsible for the infrastructure for the America's Cup. https://warrenandmahoney.com/portfolio/mason-bros-wynyard-quarter Interesting article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/79772478/wynyard-quarter-building-gets-its-plaque-back 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stingray~ 1,525 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 ^ Cool Is that damn fire still going? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-yachtie 1,599 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Stingray~ said: ^ Cool Is that damn fire still going? No. It’s out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 1,979 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 58 minutes ago, Ex-yachtie said: No. It’s out. That's is good. Hope all are fine. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rennmaus 2,588 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Don't know where to put it, it's nothing really new; just remarkable that it's in German mainstream media: https://www.tagesspiegel.de/sport/boote-fuer-den-americas-cup-beim-segeln-ist-die-zukunft-jetzt/25237936.html Abysmal G-Trans: https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tagesspiegel.de%2Fsport%2Fboote-fuer-den-americas-cup-beim-segeln-ist-die-zukunft-jetzt%2F25237936.html 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xlot 950 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/18/2019 at 5:41 PM, Rennmaus said: Don't know where to put it ... ... but watching Stephen Colbert’s series about his recent trip to NZ: yours really looks like a lovely country - and Jacinda’s unreal 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sailbydate 2,874 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Xlot said: ... but watching Stephen Colbert’s series about his recent trip to NZ: yours really looks like a lovely country - and Jacinda’s unreal Yep. Jacinda is unreal alright. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barfy 1,171 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 6 hours ago, Sailbydate said: Yep. Jacinda is unreal alright. Actually seems like a real person. Unlike the "smiling assassin" junk bond salesman. And her husband catches fish. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phill_nz 652 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 trumpy is in a league of his own ... there is not much good, honest or even human about him silly cindy is not the greatest brain wise ( one still wonders if she is a thatcher clone ) and the jury is still out on whether the fisher is her husband or wife Quote Link to post Share on other sites
animeproblem 240 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 You should try things from my perspective, haven't slept well since last November, but I'm a progressive so there is that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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