by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 27, 2018 | BOISW 2018, Media Releases
CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week has long been known in sailing circles as New Zealand’s most fun regatta. Many participants love the event for its family-friendly, holiday feel, as much as for the competitive element. It’s an inclusive event, where families often sail...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 26, 2018 | BOISW 2018, Media Releases
It was a close call early this afternoon, as Race Officers made the difficult decision about whether to abandon racing on the third and final day of CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2018. In an almost complete absence of wind, the ‘big boats’ on the outer courses...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 25, 2018 | BOISW 2018, Media Releases
Another delayed start today was welcomed by the fleet, who seemed to unanimously support the Race Officer’s decision to postpone racing until the breeze had properly filled in. Some crews took advantage of the delay to jump in for a swim with the local dolphins....
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 25, 2018 | BOISW 2018
THU 25 SITUATION High pressure to the west of Northland over the E Tasman Sea – a ridge from the high to the east across Northland. Rather soft SW-SE winds early morning with a left thermal shift to NE-N in the afternoons. Not a great deal of change tomorrow compared...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 24, 2018 | BOISW 2018, Media Releases
An early sea breeze filled sails this morning for the first day of CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week. Calm conditions initially delayed racing, but a light breeze filled in from the north east around 11am, allowing racing to get underway, much to competitors’ and...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 24, 2018 | BOISW 2018
WED 24 SITUATION Most shower activity has cleared – but afternoon heating and convergent winds from both sides of Northland generated a line of showers/storms inland this afternoon. The same will occur tomorrow – but should be less pronounced. The high and the ridge...
