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Gulf Harbour Marina Twilight Series Race 2
Golden Skies so early in the season for Race 3 of the Gulf Habour Marina 2019-2020 Twilight Series RO Richard Brown selected Course 2 with a starting breeze predominantly from the SW at 13- 18knts and minimal sea-state. Through the evening it was unsettled and eased, so crews had to change their plans for the fluctuating conditions. An all action start with the 10 boat fleet hitting the line confidently, Young Guns were
Published 01:35 on 14 Nov 2019
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Taylor & Co. Ladies Twilight Race 2
Race 2 of the Taylor & Co Lawyers Ladies Twilight Series 2019 commenced on Wednesday. It appeared the girls were in store for a light wind drifter to start the series, A stark comparison to a fortnight before with SW 35knts and consequently a cancelled Race 1. As the girls left the marina to refamiliarise themselves with the boats and crew combinations, the Hauraki Gulf was glassy. Race Officer Miles Cross paused for course
Published 01:46 on 8 Nov 2019
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Gulf Harbour Marina Twilight Series Race 1
A windy spring has resulted in a delayed start to the Gulf Habour Marina Twilight Series with Race 1 cancelled a fortnight ago. Race 2 commenced this evening in lively conditions. A SSW breeze of 14- 21knts and the odd squall to negotiate kept the 10 of 14 entries on their toes. Race Officer Richard Brown hoisted Y-Flag & selected Course 2 (ABABCA - port roundings) The start-line was contested fairly and with pace
Published 21:21 on 30 Oct 2019
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Burnsco Race 1
A fabulous weekend for the opening cruising weekend and first race of the Burnsco Cruising Series. After the gale force winds of the day before, forecast conditions abated to a strong wind advisory. 20 boats lined up to start, with some opting to reef. Nakoni was late to reach the start line, but fortuitously Weiti Control postponed the start by 10 mins. With the SW wind Weiti made a good choice with course 2 to
Published 20:40 on 29 Oct 2019
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Coastal Classic
There will be four yachts from Gulf Harbour participating in this year's PIC Coastal Classic. Arbitrator, Odyssey V, and Te Kawana are taking part in the handicap race as the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club Team, and Shine On will represent the club in the Cruising Rally. The 119 nautical race starts at Devonport and finishes at Russell. Dependent on division raced, the yachts will have a staggered start from 0930 onwards on
Published 03:15 on 22 Oct 2019
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Youth Sailing Programme
Another six students from Whangaparaoa College, all of whom had never sailed before, took to the Huaraki Gulf aboard the historic Steinlager 2 for a circumnavigation around Rangitoto and Motutapu in a very fresh NW'ly on Monday 30 th September. It was all part of the Club's Youth Sailing Programme and they were accompanied by our co-ordinator Mike Pignéguy, who found out that sitting up on the windward rail really is the high side
Published 20:26 on 6 Oct 2019
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PCC and RYC visit to GHYC
Ponsonby Cruising Club and Richmond Yacht Club had a good single handed race to Gulf Harbour, finishing up being hosted by Gulf Harbour Yacht Club where some great yarns were told. After the results were announced, drinks and burgers consumed, the Commodores exchanged club pennants.
Published 00:15 on 6 Oct 2019
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30th Anniversary Celebrations
The hard work of the organisers of our 30th Anniversary celebrations and the willing helpers was rewarded by a magnificent weekend enjoyed by members past and present. Kicking off with a retro burger night in gaily decorated gazebos, then a formal dinner the next night MC'd by Peter Montgomery, who certainly hasn't lost his gift for telling a good story and keeping the audience amused. Barbara Kendall was the guest speaker who like
Published 22:30 on 4 Oct 2019
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Hibiscus Marine Coatings Winter race 10
For the final race of the Winter Series of 2019 we were blessed with champagne conditions. A season with extremely contrasting conditions, today we were presented with blue skies & southerly Force 3 wind. The positive comradely interactions between the two clubs evident on the water & post racing today, more than ever. Mike Long, RO & his team on Weiti Boating Control set a solid course in the southerly, albeit oscillating at times,
Published 02:06 on 23 Sep 2019
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Hibiscus Marine Coatings Winter race 9
Race 9 & another Windy race for our Winter Race series ran by GHYC, with RO Richard Brown & his team, Miles & John on Olympus. Thanks to our sponsors - Hibiscus Marine Coatings & The Engine Room, who we will hopefully meet representatives of following the final race back at WBC in a fortnight. Acknowledging the fluctuating westerly breeze with a base wind of low 20's, & regular peaks above 30knts, Race control
Published 21:10 on 8 Sep 2019
