Greetings yachties, In this issue: Naked surfer, Volvo Ocean Race – where are they now, Sea Sheppard, Enjoy Tropical Storm lottery for the fleet With conflicting weather data and the likelihood of Tropical Storm Alberto sweeping across the fleet, the Global Ocean Race (GOR) Class40s are relying on experience, instinct, skill and an element of [...]
Greetings yachties, In this issue: Volvo Ocean Race – Miami – leg 7 , where are they now, Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, Russell Coutts talks to international press about crewing and sailing an AC45 and why a multihull was chosen, recorded by Zerogradinord here, TVNZ link page for Venice AC 45 regatta here, Sail-World [...]
Greetings yachties, ISAF racing rules here, In this issue: Frank Bethwaite 1920 – 2012, Volvo Ocean Race – Leg 6 Documentary Show 2011-12, Kites and the Olympics, Oracle AC45′s crash into each other, Cam Horne and Team Elliott 5.9 are 2012 Champion of Champions, Pogo 2 Mini Transat – Single Handed Transpac race from San [...]
Greetings yachties, Frank Bethwaite, who was born in Wanganui and grew up sailing his Idle Along in the Wanganui River and Wellington, and then a Cherub in Auckland, sadly passed away over night at age 91, more here, sail-world story here, follow the chatter on Sailing Anarchy here, Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 6 Puma 1st, [...]
Greetings yachties, Some of the original crew of Steinlager 2 are gathering to jump on board and help sail Big Red into the Viaduct to be greeted by Mayor Len Brown and other VIPs. Our small welcoming event is growing fast – and with good weather planned – going to be an awesome event! more [...]
Greetings yachties, I have been away form the puta for a few days in time to organise a yacht this Saturday to welcome Steinlarger 2 back to Auckland In this issue: Laura Dekka – latest update, AC72 Regatta in New Zealand, next summer, Race cancelled by coast guard here Volvo Ocean Race – where are [...]
Greetings yachties, A full weekend of sailing in the Farr 1020 National Champs ( well done Shokran, 2012 winners ) with Team Marbles from Tauranga. Pictures and story to follow soon. In the meantime a few video’s to catch up on. In this issue: Melbourne to Port Fairy Ocean Race – rescue of Inception crew, [...]
Greetings yachties, As you can see, Yachtyakka is changing. The store is filling up with all kinds of outdoor equipment, browse our bikini collection here And, as soon as I learn how to drive the back end, more developments will take place. Mothership, has told me that I need to restructure some of the content [...]
YouTube channel here Sorry Folks, TVNZ have blocked YouTube viewing in NZ again. TNVZ live streaming Follow the chatter on crew.org here Super Sunday Live here Daily weather forecasts for Waiheke Island April Newsletter here facebook page here blog here Weather Watch NZ Greetings yachties, Just got back from a great sail around [...]
Daily weather forecasts for Waiheke Island April Newsletter here facebook page here blog here Weather Watch NZ Greetings yachties, Another Volvo mast down, Knut asks the big questions. Heading out to the Barrier for a few days, follow us here In this Issue: Ross Fields View, US Coast Guard fires on Japanese ghost [...]
