Marine safety in Lake Taupo Region
During the summer months the number of lake users rises considerably, meaning new-comers don’t have local knowledge or are ill-prepared for the changes on the lake when sudden changes occur. Even those with Lake experience are often caught out by the size of the waves, which can become dangerous within minutes.
Nautiques Spring news
August has been and gone, September is here and only a few weeks until daylight savings begins!
With spring on the way, what better time to start thinking about a new boat, or getting the current boat out and giving it the once over for the upcoming season. We have had a busy month in august with several sales, lots of enquiry and the workshop has been fully booked. September is looking to be even busier with 7 new arrivals due.
What to do in a boating emergency
The list of things that can go wrong on a boat trip is endless but you can be prepared by having an action plan to help you cope with the most likely problems.
By thinking through the actions you can take and having them in the right order, you greatly increase your chance of coming home safely. In any unexpected situation the first natural reaction is to panic, which just makes things worse.
Kiwi windsurfers racing at Olympic Test Event
Racing started last night for New Zealand windsurfers Jon-Paul Tobin and Natalia Kosinska at the Weymouth and Portland 2011 International Regatta. This is the official London Test Event for sailing competition only one year away to the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Americas Cup Challenge starts August 6th
This is a new weekly report called America’s Cup Uncovered. The 34th America’s Cup challenger series will race with multi-hulled, wing-sailed, fast boats called AC45’s. The world series begins in Portugal on August 6th. The AC45 is like nothing seen before in Cup history. The boats have been described as “dangerously fast” and there have been some spectacular capsizes.
Lake Taupo Yacht Club
Lake Taupo Yacht Club is situated close to the Taupo town centre on Ferry Road. We are a family-friendly yacht club with an active racing and cruising programme for adults. We enjoy introducing young people to sailing, and teaching them all they need to know to excel at the sport and love every moment of it. Our clubhouse has expansive views of Lake Taupo over to the Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe. Our boat shed is very close by.
Nautiques News – July 2011
Here we are in the middle of July, It does however mean we are ever closer to spring and getting back out on the water. We have had a busy few months here at Nautiques NZ, Here is a look at what we have been up to…
How to resize your boat for sale photos
If you’ve taken a photo with a good quality digital camera, the size of the files might be too large for you to upload your images. This article contains some links to ways you can shrink your photos to a more manageable size.
How to list your boat for sale
To make putting your boat for sale online as quick and effective as possible, there are a few things you need to get ready before you start. Just like going out on a boat trip, a little preparation can make things run a lot smoother. Remember the 6 P’s. Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance!
International Code of Signals – Flags
The International Code of Signals (ICS) is a system by which vessels are able to communicate effectively about safety or navigation. Signals can be sent by flaghoist, signal lamp (“blinker”), flag semaphore, radiotelegraphy, and radiotelephony.
