A massive thanks to NZDF 230 SQN for capturing these amazing pics of some of our fleet a few days into the race while they were flying over doing official work. This was completely unplanned, but super exciting for Ran Tan Racing, Miss Scarlet, Equilibrium, Birdies Furax, Blink and Ave Gitana! RAN TAN II [...]
Miss Scarlet, the IRC52 has crossed the finish line in Noumea after 4 days 6 hours 44 minutes and 5 seconds. William Goodfellow, skipper of the boat said that didn't see the sun once during the race, but that it was "an awesome send, especially coming up to the finish." The team are enjoying post [...]
Getting updates from the fleet is always tough when it's 30 knots on the nose with a massive sea state. This isn't the Volvo Ocean Race, so we can't just turn on the on board camera and check out who is vomiting over the transom. But we can get emails after a bit of a [...]
The fleet has reported in with Taupo Maritime Radio this morning in accordance to the sailing instruction requirements to provide mandatory position reports. The fleet is currently experiencing 25-30knot on the nose as they creep closer to the top of New Zealand. Fleet - Monday 0530hrs Boats will now be leaving general cell [...]
The Royal Akarana Yacht Club Auckland Noumea Yacht Race is underway with eight boats hitting the start line in heinous conditions, including wind, rain and an extreme lack of sunshine. Meanwhile, it's 24 degrees and perfect in Noumea. The RAYC canon was fired on time, and all boats hit the line ready to race. The [...]
SPOTTED! Miss Scarlett getting some underbelly work done before the big race at Pier 21! Auckland Noumea starts on Saturday 2nd June so we are going to see a few more boats out on the hard pre-race to ensure they are ready for their Cat 1 inspections. Got a photo? Send it to us! Email [...]
