The Coastal Classic NZ a sprint up the coast

[huey 2]

Beau Gueste 33.5 knots  back on Tracker

 

[harryproa]

here you go Rob .   Multi hulls

https://www.topyacht.com.au/db/kb/entrants_display.php?SeriesID=6737&Task=ShowSeriesEntrants&EventID=1103

Ta.  Saw that, noticed the crew, thought it might be something special.  Any details of the design, etc?  

 

[huey 2]

No details Rob

Beau Gueste 

 

[huey 2]

Old Photo of Motorboat 2 . Elliott 10.5  90s design rebooted with all the good stuff . Rig Sails Keel , and hull mods

 

[huey 2]

Beau Gueste with 30-40nm to go.....you can see Russell top left corner of map . ..thats the finish..

 

[PIL66 - XL2]

Can't find footage ..... BG will be there in an hour... wow

 

[The Dark Knight]

Can't find footage and no large multis are coming up for me on the tracker

Complete fail

The predictwind tracker relies on mobile phone reception. I can see all 7 div 6 multis. BG is nearly finished.

The video footage on FB was useless as the camera boat was way too far away

 

[huey 2]

Yes ..apparently got overloaded with observers , it was windy and chilly this morning and alot of those watching stayed home to watch online...they usually get a great crowd on various vantage points..but not this morning

 

[huey 2]

The camera boat was being thrown around and apparently  the camera person was struggling ..one hand for the boat . a mount was suggested but doesnt work ,needs steady cam system...has been okay other years but certainly fresher this time..They have had other cameras on headlands previously... The team are small, but they always try to get the story out.....I guess this time the conditions trumped them....a real shame

Beau Gueste staying out in the breeze . Tacked over doing 15.4 . not long to go

 

[SCARECROW]

Ta.  Saw that, noticed the crew, thought it might be something special.  Any details of the design, etc?  

I have a vague memory of a Dennis Conner connection when launched.

edit: Not totally senile yet, same boat re-named when bought by Williams.. https://www.sail-world.com/Australia/Mr-Americas-Cup-to-compete-in-Coastal-Classic/-19561?source=google

 

[huey 2]

BG   Slowing as the get closer to the land

 

[dalenz]

Beau just crossed the line

 

[huey 2]

wow you have to tack the drone to catch up ......live finish .    BG . finished 

 

[huey 2]

    From Before the Start . ...fill in.....

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport-video/news/video.cfm?c_id=1503077&gal_cid=1503077&gallery_id=213295

 

[Iany_nz]

Fun and games coming up to Rangi light house



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[The Dark Knight]

From onboard the Young 11 Legacy

 

[Bill E Goat]

From onboard the Young 11 Legacy

Gees their Kiwi accents are strong, can't understand a word they are saying

 

[huey 2]

Motorboat leading Sailing race...............Division 2

 

[The Dark Knight]

Thruxton top speed

This was their preparation for the race one month ago

 

[The Dark Knight]

Old Photo of Motorboat 2 . Elliott 10.5  90s design rebooted with all the good stuff . Rig Sails Keel , and hull mods

Actually an 80's design heavily modified.

A huge lead in Div 2 with the Young 11 Legacy, another 80's design but not as modified, coming second with a comfortable lead over 3rd.