The Big Don’t Argue Racing

First of the repairs to be done since we lost the mast 16 weeks ago (I know). Pulpit and stantions straightened I took the opportunity to have the stantions made more upright so they now don’t stick out past the gunwale. Making docking a lot easier. Thanks to Steve and co at Firefish Fabrication.
The plan is to be on the start line for the first Wednesday night race.
Here’s hoping

2025/26 Wednesday night “A” division winners.
Can’t do any of this without these amazing people

Little update.
Boat back in her berth and rig is now in the capable hands of NZ Rigging.

Very sad day on the The Big Don’t Argue.
First race on the RNZYS winter series.
Unfortunately we had a problem in a gybe in the prestart which lead to the boom breaking and then the mast also breaking. Everyone on board is okay just a few bruises. Thanks to our amazing crew for getting everything back on board with no further damage to the boat. And to coastguard for their assistance.
Not really sure what will happen from here.

Looking great. Back in the water Monday.

That time again.
3 years since the last antifoul. Looks alright.

Last Wednesday night race of the season.
Stoked to come away with the series win. We have a team of amazing people that give up their time to sail on this awesome boat, good times had by all.

Photos from Wednesday night. New sail looks great. Second on handicap, glamour night for a yacht.

Nice write up from Kawau Race Week 2026

Kawau Race Week 2026 delivers racing and resilience Kawau Race Week 2026 overcomes weather disruption to deliver competitive racing, close finishes, and a relaxed community regatta at Kawau Island.

After tearing our J1 in half off Rangitoto light on Friday night the new sail is curing under heat blankets and should be ready for racing on Wednesday night.
Once again awesome service from Rodney and the team at Evolution Sails.
Proudly made in New Zealand. 🥝