Now That's Nice Looking Equipment

I’ve been contemplating that previous piece, why do the yachting politicians call a boat equipment?
Let’s see what happens if I write the invitation to the Crews in Company again:
My cousin has generously offered me the use of his equipment between Xmas and New Year, so the family is going to sail to the B o I. We are hoping some other equipments will join us for all or part of the trip. All equipments are welcome, and any equipment can join in or drop out at any point.
So, no matter if your equipment is big or small, why not join in the fun?

Just doesn’t work, does it?

Kiwi Cup Volunteers Wanted

. Sailability Auckland is passionate about making sailing accessible for everyone. We have been providing sailing opportunities for people with disabilities since 1992. Next year we are running the Access Liberty world championships from 25 January – 31 January 2009 from the Viaduct and we are expecting up to 60 international competitors.
Keep reading.

Australian Customs makes brutal assault against the rights and property of cruising sailors!

That's the latest headline from The Coastal Passage. I must admit that on my recent trip to Brisbane I found the officials mostly efficient and courteous, and tried to treat them similarly. I was even able to discuss my opposition to their reporting scheme in a civilised manner after explaining I had no complaint with the individuals on the boat, just the policy of their department.
Read the whole article here.

No More News

At least not till Monday as your fearless leader heads out into the Hauraki Gulf for some R&R.

Vodafone have let me down badly

After two weeks of mucking about they finally got the 0800 number working yesterday, this morning I find out it won't accept txt messages.
Please txt or pxt to 021 760 621, or phone 0800 760 621.
If you have friends or family out there who have already left the dock, please let them know.

HSBC Premier Coastal Classic

Crew.org.nz is running a predicted log competition for this year's race. Nominate the time you expect to cross the finish line and if you are close you could win some great prizes (courtesy of Mount Gay). Click here.

Daylight Saving

Put your clocks forward tonight. Go sailing tomorrow!!!!!!

Photo Competition

Yesterday in the forums we had an impromptu, quickie photo competition, the bottle of Mount Gay went to Clipper.
We are starting another one that will end tomorrow, join in if you have a good photo to share.

Apologies

The news on the home page has been a bit of a mess for two days now, hard to read and ugly. I've been harassing Zeald for that long as a problem with their servers means I can't go in and fix it. Please bear with us until it gets sorted - TFC

Zoe's Back

TFC is taking a short sailing trip, should be back in a few weeks. In that time Zoe is back in charge of the news; never let a couple of babies slow you down.