keel progress 24/10/08

This is where the keel is at, it has been shaped, the bulb is not yet poured or attached.

The Coastal Classic Race Start

We all went up to North Head to watch the start, ZGY appeared to be overpowered initially, but it looked like they managed to get a couple of reefs in, and after that began overtaking boats.

Coastal Classic Send Off-Go Boys

The Coastal Classic Kicked off today, the weather forcast couldnt have been more unfavourable for fair weather sailors, however I am optimistic as ZGY always excells in strong headwind conditions. The crew are Tom, Kelvin and Bill. David was sick, but it was much appreciated when he turned up with chocolate coated coffee beans and a home made pasta meal. The boys almost left without any pots to cook with but Dad saved the day with a trip back to the house.

Meeting on ZGY 18/10/08

Preparing ZGY for the Coastal Classic

The whole crew turned up today to get the boat ready, and talk about the race next week.

Keel plans

Jim,Tom and Kelvin inspect the design for the keel by Brett Bakewell White

Keel bolt holes

This is where the keel bolts attach to the hull (view from inside)

The keel is off

This is where the keel attaches to the hull (view from outside)

MixTemotions awaits the completion of the new keel

Unfortunately the work on MixTmotions will not be completed in time for her to compete in this years coastal classic, so we have gone to plan B which is to compete on ZGY.

Zgy Simrad 100

Simrad 60 on MixTMotions more race photos

Simrad 60 on MixTMotions more race photos