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Thursdays

Can you think of a better way to spend  a Thursday afternoon in mid winter?

rum race

Keeping ahead of the pack, Bill Falconer leading the fleet to North Head and looking like he’s enjoying it! Winter is often the best time to go sailing, clear weather, good breeze and often only a handful of other boats on the harbour.

Bring your Stewart Rum Racing, or come for a sail with us on one of the fleet. It’s a great way to learn the basics of racing and meet other Stewart 34 owners,  contact Cherry for more details

 

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Stewart 34 Class Winter Dinner

For all Stewart 34 owners, association members, family, crew and friends we are holding a winter dinner at the RNZYS Quarterdeck restaurant from 7.00 p.m. Friday 18th of July.

For those who are keen to sail beforehand, there is Rum Race at 4.00 p.m. that will be finished before 6 so you can get scrubbed up for the festivities! The Squadron has a long ongoing history with the Stewarts and have kindly given us a very special rate for meals and drinks, it’s also our chance to show them our support. Let Cherry know how many will be coming and we will see you there!

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Rum Racing

Rum racing on Thursday is not just about the rum, although there is some involved in the post match celebrations! The Stewart’s routinely pick up most of the prizes at the Ponsonby Cruising Club’s weekly fixture with between 5 and 8 Stewarts each race day. The racing is casual as there is no series prize, but its close, very competitve and no one wants to lose!

Chasing the Leader!
Chasing the Leader!

If you havent raced before, its a great way to learn the basics and spend a very enjoyable afternoon with other owners and crew. It is also an opportunity to test your boats state of tune against other top performing Stewarts or to get a ride on another boat and learn a few new tricks!  For those who simply want to have a sail, the price is a few beverages for the best time on a central Auckland Thursday afternoon all year round.  Contact Cherry for more details.

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Overtaking On The Downwind Leg

Overtaking On The Downwind Leg

The same rules apply downwind as on the upwind legs. When boats approach each other, a starboard tack yacht has right of way over a port tack yacht under Rule 10. Similarly a windward boat or an overtaking boat has to ensure they don’t intrude under rules 11 and 12 respectively. So nothing really changes with the big three in section A of the rules. Most situations are relatively straight-forward when two boats merge on a down-wind leg. However there are a few that need clarification.

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SSANZ Triple Series 2014

Title Image: Pelagian, Psychic and Promise heading around the back of Rangitoto in the 2013 race.
It’s SSANZ time again with the first race on July 12.  Last year the races were held in all conditions from a drifter through to a serious blow, so its a great way to test your skill in boat handing and coordination (remember what its like to be on bow!). With 8 Stewarts last year, we are well represented with our own division. Enter online at the SSANZ site
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The Stewart 34 Book

For the 50th anniversary of the class, George Backhus wrote and published the essential guide to the Stewart 34, its history, it’s people and it’s many triumphs. George interviewed past and present owners then compiled a vast amount of information not only on the class, but on each individual boat.

If you’re an owner, crew member or have been involved in the class then this book is a must have! With the original print run sold out, its now only available as a digital download for a small donation by contacting George  he has also kindly given permission to view it online here at the Stewart 34 site by clicking on the book to the left.