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We entered the race simply for experience as nervous new comers to off shore racing. It commenced on 27th December with 7 miles of challenging currents in the Tamar estuary (near Launceston) before turning east along the coast with a 25 knots south wester towards Bank Strait on the NE corner of the state which is renouned for its very rough conditions and tides. 

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      <description><![CDATA[This Sunday sees some of the hardiest of Cairngorm Tigers involved in the launch of the afore mentioned book. A book that cronicles the first walk of the true Scottish watershed. A journey of more than 700 miles through the high land of Scotland over some of it's remotest and hardest terrain. More than 60 days walking, it doesn't suffer the hoards of the W.H.W. I expect you all to buy it., my old man walked the route then wrote the book and wears the tshirt!]]></description>
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      <title>[Cruising Info and Stories] Setting up our 400e &quot;Mica&quot; for the cruising life</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[When we purchased Mica almost 2 years ago, it was always with cruising in mind. Some decisions on what we would need/like were obvious and could be included from the start.

These included a 3 cabin layout, a second head in the forward cabin, AIS,  increasing the anchor chain to 50m., installing an autopilot and installing an external command microphone in the cockpit for the VHF radio. We were concerned that the anchor appeared light but opted to see how we went. We also had the anchor light converted to LED.

After using the boat for a few months we started adding the extra bits. As we were planning to do a lot of cruising, comfort and safety were the key priorities. As we used the boat more and more we started adding improvements in the following areas:

Power

Having adequate power available pretty high up the list of priorities and out first step was to fit a battery monitor (Xantrex Lite) so we could get an understanding of where the power was being used, and were always aware of the state of charge of the batteries. After gaining a lot of information from this, we felt we could manage with the 3 x 100 amp hr house batteries that came with the boat package, but would need to reduce consumption from cabin lighting and navigation lights, all of which were converted to LED using replacement LED bulbs. 

To recharge the batteries without having to use the diesel engine to do so, we purchased a Honda 2000w portable generator (which with also powers the electric element in the hot water heater, giving us hot water after about 1 hours running), which we plug into the shore power input point using the shore power lead. The Honda fits comfortably in the deep cockpit locker.  We also fitted 2 x 90w solar panels on top of the existing bimini, fixed to a fabricated stainless steel frame which bolts on to it. Night sailing is still a bit of a problem if using the auto pilot as combined with nav lights and instruments, it puts a fair load on the batteries. A wind generator may alleviate this.

Fuel

As the fuel tank capacity is limited, we wanted to know how much fuel we had in the tank at any point in time, and found the LED display on the instrument panel inadequate. So we fitted a programmable fuel guage (Cruz Pro FU 60) which is compatible with the existing sender in the fuel tank, and can be programmed simply by emptying the tank and refilling it in known quantities, programming the instrument at each step. We did ours in 10 litre increments. We now have a much better idea of our fuel usage and storage at any point in time. As a back up we carry 2 x 20 litre plastic jerry cans of diesel, (one in each of the two wet lockers in the cockpit floor at the stern. We also keep fuel for the outboard and the Honda generator in the same lockers.

Water

Similarly with fuel, we wanted to know how much water we had and fitted a gauge to measure the water as well. We used the same unit as we used in the fuel tank, but had to put in a separate sender. We carry a 20 litre jerry can in the deep cockpit locker as a bit extra, but mainly use it to bring additional water aboard when the opportunity presents when we are obviously not at a marina. We have not yet found the need to add extra water storage as it is mostly only the two of us on board.

Refrigeration

Whilst the existing fridge has great capacity for short trips we needed a good freezer to keep us well stocked. We purchased a Waeco 49 litre fridge / freezer (which we run full time as a freezer when we have it on). It fits snugly in the deep cockpit locker where we had a 12v outlet installed that we could plug it into.

Safety

After a serious anchor dragging incident at Iluka, we quickly replaced the anchor with a 20kg Manson Supreme anchor, which has not let us down since. It fits reasonably snugly on the existing bow roller, and the stock could be drilled to take the existing retaining pin, although we just lash it in place with a bit of double braid line. The delta anchor now lives in the cockpit locker as a spare.

We fitted a 6 man RFD coastal liferaft to the deck on top of the companion way hatch garage.

As we are mostly sailing 2 up, we also fitted a boom brake which also acts as a preventer, stopping those unexpected gybes. We find it makes gybing a lot easier and safer when short handed.

The addition of Simrad Broadband Radar was our most recent upgrade before heading off for an extended cruise for North QLD.

The Windcraft team have had a heavy involvement in nearly all of the additions which has made the process trouble free and their familiarity with the boats construction, has ensured that the most cost effective way of achieving the outcomes was used. 

 Having done all this we have just come back from a little over 4 months cruising to FNQ and back, and are delighted with the setup of the boat and are very impressed with the level of comfort and the performance of our boat through a range not so desirable weather situations.]]></description>
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      <title>[Racing Stories, Results and Tips] Hanse 320 winner in both heavy and light winds</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Alun Black , now in month 5 of ownership is getting to know his Hanse 320 &quot;Hun Sea Baby&quot; and realising just how fast this little one is! In the RPAYC Spring series Alun recently got a first across the line and first on handicap  in 20/25 knts and then the following week repeated this double in just 5 to l0 knts.
Go the small ones!
http://www.rpayc.com.au/results/2010/club/wednonps/06RGrp1.htm]]></description>
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      <title>[Cruising Info and Stories] watershed launch</title>
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      <author>Hanse320</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Not many 8 year old boys get a chance to christen a new yacht... especially a boy  with the name Jonah given the biblical association with bad luck at sea. However at the recent launch of a Hanse 320 there was no stopping  young Jonah Troy. He was chosen for the task because he is the only boy in a syndicate of four families with 10 girls. With 19 part owners , the little Hanse now named watershed should be in perpetual motion. As the 4 clans gathered on a wet Saturday afternoon at Hanses Bayview headquarters for this very special occasion Jonah summoned his loudest voice and declared.

My name is Jonah and I was named after a whale. We gather here today to call on all the creatures of the sea both great and small to help bless everyone who sails on this yacht. For thousands of years men have gone to their sheds for peace and solitude and to discuss secret mens business!!!.  Now we celebrate a new shed... a watershed, where mums and dads can pass on the secrets of the sea to their sons and daughters. So please raise your glasses to celebrate the new watershed... to the sailors of old and the sailors of the new  shed.
 
 The shed as it has already been shortened to, has already been bagsed by Jonah for the first sleep over. No girls allowed dad as we need to talk about secret mens business. Sounds fine by me as long as we can fish and maybe have a beer or two. Once the talking has been exhausted we decided a dvd player would be useful to to watch those boys videos that the girls dont like. The girls too want to have their day and are already inviting friends for adventures on the water.
 
 I think even some of the seasick prone mums in the group are now showing a healthy interest in taking the shed  for a spin. The first scheduled sail on the Sunday morning turned out to be a knot tying practise session as a westerly gale blew into Pittwater. As the wind screamed through the rigging of the boats in the marina, we recorded gusts up to 40 knots on our new wind instrument. Not much point heading out in this we all agreed. The shed for now stayed firmly planted in the marina.  Tomorrow...theres always another day
  
 
Michael Troy
(61 2)  8333 4087
Mobile 0409 948012/Users/m]]></description>
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      <title>[Cruising Info and Stories] Cruising North on our Hanse 371</title>
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      <author>Kevin Oldfield</author>
      <description><![CDATA[CRUISING NORTH ON OUR HANSE 371 EUREKA 
ELAINE AND KEVIN OLDFIELD

Purchased our 2004 Hanse 371, Eureka from Windcraft in October 2009 and wanted to cruise north in 2010 so we needed some additions. We have cruised north in 2004, 6 and 8 with our old Olympic 40 and are delighted with the performance of Eureka as a cruiser. Our first addition was a wheel steer Raymarine autopilot followed by 2 x 80watt solar panels mounted lengthwise on the standard bimmeni, 2 x 65 amp hour deep cycle batteries in addition to the standard 2 x 100 amp hour batteries and a normal 65 amp hour cranking battery.  We also needed to carry some extra water so added a 120 litre extra tank in the aft locker mounted behind the transom.  The last addition was an LED cockpit light and we were ready to go.  As we are a husband and wife crew we decided to take the standard Hanse self tacker headsail and main and leave the racing sails behind.

Set off from Port Hacking on 11th June intending to head up the coast to Townsville.  First night Pittwater, 3 nights Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, 3 nights Coffs Harbour Marina, 2 nights Iluka, 5 nights Southport (on anchor in front of VMR Southport). One night Jacobs Well through the Broadwater.  We draw 2 metres and chose to go through the shallow approach at night as the tide was 2.4 metres.  The morning tide was 1.7 and we probably could have got through but decided to be cautious. 4 nights East Coast Marina, Manly (Moreton Bay), 6 days Mooloolaba, 1 night Pelican Bay (inside Fraser Island), 2 nights Garys Anchorage (motored from Garys to catch a 2.5 metre tide at Sheridan Flats which is another very shallow spot) 3 nights in front of Kingfisher resort and 1 night Platypus Bay, 2 nights Port Bundaberg Marina, 1 night Pancake Creek (outer anchorage) 1 night Cape Capricorn, 2 nights Leeks Beach Great Keppel Island, 1 night Port Clinton, 1 in Marble Island (Duke Islands anchored at Curtiss J) and 1 at Curlew Island, 5 nights Mackay Marina, 2 nights Brampton Islanda, 3 nights Thomas Island, 1 in Cid Harbour and 3 nights Airlie, 2 in Double Bay and 7 in Bowen.  Some years we have stopped over at Island Head Creek or Pearl Bay (instead of Port Clinton) then the Percy Islands and Scawfell Island (instead of the Dukes, Curlew and Mackay) depending on conditions.

A total of nine weeks away and only 80 engine hours.  Only 2 long sails the first being Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour.  We had intended to go to Crowdy Head but decided to stay out overnight because the sea was flat and there was no wind.  Of course, the wind appeared at 11pm that night but the conditions were still favourable and we had a great sail to Coffs.  The second was from Iluka to the Seaway, Southport.  The weather forecast for the following 3 days showed the wind increasing 25-30 so we decided to have a long day. We were confident to arrive at night as the seaway is well lit.  Left Iluke at 6 am and had a beautiful 15 hour sail plus 1 hour motor arriving at 21.30 (9.30pm). 
 
We love the cruising lifestyle and on the way, as usual met up with new and old friends who enjoy the same.  A variety of boats some of which we list to show the diversity of craft.

Chasseur  Hunter 54      Peter and Jacqui Gray  (RMYC Port Hacking)
Waugh Ship Beneteau 50 (brand new)   Barry and Diane Waugh (RMYC Port Hacking)
Phlat Chat Lightwave 36 Catamaran  Andrew &amp; Chris Pippen  (Middle Harbour, Sydney)
Shiraz  Beneteau 38    Sharon and Steve  Melbourne
Seleni  HANSE 371 John Baker and Sheila Scott,  Fairlight, Sydney (It was great to compare our boats and swap ideas etc)
Black and Tan  (Tartan 34)  Ross and Marj  Melbourne
Indecision (Roberts 42)  Rob, Kate and Tim Lowry, Tasmania

Although our flights were booked from Townsville we decided to leave Eureka in Bowen.  We have a fore and aft pole mooring in the boat harbour there and found the locals to be very friendly, the managers (Queensland Transport) very helpful and of course the weekly fee was very reasonable. We have now returned to Sydney for 4 weeks and will return 14th September to continue our cruise.  We may end up at Magnetic Island and Townsville or just decide to laze around the Whitsundays depending on the weather and then start heading south to Sydney at the end of October.

Very happy with Eureka and happy with our additions.  She already had a Simrad Chart Plotter with C Map that worked well. Came in very handy when we motor sailed from Thomas Island to Cid Harbour in a pea soup fog that lifted at 4pm.  Auto pilot performed in all conditions.  Found that we would reef the main in 15-18 knots and consider a second reef at 22-25 knots but were confident in all conditions. Would consider taking our No 2 headsail in addition to the self tacker next time.  Our fastest leg was from Curlew Island to Mackay Marina where we sailed 42 nautical miles in 5 hours.  Performance was good in light winds and the anchor was reliable.  We find the anchor winch could have a bit more grunt and tend to drive the boat up when raising the anchor  to lessen the load. 

Purchased a small Freezer (Evakool) in Bowen and intend to get a larger pole for the self tacking headsail to improve down wind sailing angle.  

Hope to see you all cruising soon.

Kevin and Elaine Oldfield
Eureka  RMYC  Port Hacking]]></description>
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      <title>[Racing Stories, Results and Tips] David and Goliath  - winter racing</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[They were not challenging eachother but it was  great to hear that the smallest Hanse and the largest Hanse both got firsts in their respective races recently. Alun Black racing his 320 &quot;Hunsea Baby&quot; on Pittwater and Rob Salteri racing his 540 &quot;One 0 Nine&quot; on Sydney Harbour with the RSYS. See the boats blog for details  www.hanse109.blogspot.com


 Congratulations also to David Servi and Rod Pearse on their 430 Kite Runner which scored a first in the Winter Wednesdays run by RANSA. They upheld that honour with a third the following week. See the RANSA results for 9th June on http://www.ransa.yachting.org.au/?Page=29537]]></description>
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      <title>[Racing Stories, Results and Tips] 320 Debut on the race course</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Alun Black - who took delivery of his new Hanse 320 &quot;Hun Sea baby&quot; on Friday and raced with RPAYC on Wednesday. In variable winds with standard main and self tacking headsail Alun came a creditable 8th out of 14 across the line and 4th on Handicap. Bodes well for settling the boat in and perhaps adding a Genoa for the light stuff!

Comment from a crew member &quot;Yesterday's RPA race went very well with just the self tacker against all others with a genoa. The boat really went well. A good start with a run down to the Clareville mark. We were probably 5th around that which was great. Held up downwind by everyone. Great mark rounding then we out pointed everyone to the Rocky mark &amp; seemed to gain more on most of the others. Then a reach back to Clareville where we held our position except for a Young 88 got through us as the breeze lightened. Then over to Towlers &amp; again held our position but on the way back to the finish behind the island we found our own light hole. 2 with genoas got through us on this final leg. Ended up 8th over the line &amp; 4th on handicap.s from a crew member&quot;

Division 3 APHS results Start : 14:10:00  Place Sail No Boat Name Elapsd AHC Cor'd T CHC Skipper Fin Tim Vis ETOrd DidNot 
1 2000 Lady-J 01:00:55 0.884 53:51 0.891 Roger Russell 15:10:55    2    
2 6489 Still Dangerous 58:54 0.926 54:32 0.926 Ivor Burgess 15:08:54    1    
3 CB80 Sylvia 01:08:26 0.798 54:37 0.798 Laurence Eastwood 15:18:26    11    
4 6690 Hun Sea Baby 01:07:15 0.818 55:01 0.818 Alun Black 15:17:15 Yes 8    
5 1282 Muddy Waters 01:01:20 0.899 55:08 0.899 Fred Murray-Walker 15:11:20    3    
6 6668 Mulloka Four 01:07:21 0.819 55:10 0.819 Brian Casey 15:17:21    9    
7 3364 Cirrus 01:05:27 0.851 55:42 0.847 David Batchen 15:15:27    6    
8 2230 Lanakila 01:05:30 0.853 55:52 0.850 Brian Gray 15:15:30    7    
9 4012 Wright Mistress 01:02:54 0.909 57:11 0.900 G Mak 15:12:54    5    
10 265 Blue Angel 01:11:14 0.806 57:25 0.798 Peter Evenden 15:21:14    12    
11 6123 Inspiration 01:11:37 0.815 58:22 0.807 Mitchell/ Keighly 15:21:37    13    
12 5688 Cantina 01:02:40 0.963 01:00:21 0.956 Crombie / Pratt 15:12:40    4    
13 2398 Ricochet 01:13:20 0.831 01:00:56 0.823 Matthews Morris 15:23:20    14    
14 5916 Isolde 01:08:04 0.920 01:02:37 0.920 Isolde Syndicate 15:18:04    10 

We wish Alun an enjoyable Winter on his new little boat.]]></description>
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      <title>[General Hanse Chit Chat] Solar Panels</title>
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      <author>SeriousLeigh</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I would like to install some solar panels to my 370e, does anyone know the size panel (wattage) needed and the best place to mount them?]]></description>
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      <title>[Racing Stories, Results and Tips] Light Winds no barrier to Baltic Lady</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Baltic Lady continues her success in the CYC Short Haul series by showing that, even in light airs ,this Hanse 400e weighing approx 8t can win.
On Australia Day Niel Burling and his crew won the Short Haul from Sydney to Botany Bay in an average of 10 knts.
On Saturday Baltic Lady got Line and Handicap honours in the Sydney to Pittwater race. In incredibly light airs (never over 6 knts) she had a slow trip but was faster than the rest of the fleet! 
As noted on the CYC website it could be a new record...:

Neil Burling's Baltic Lady took line honours after an interesting piece of beach hopping near Long Reef which paid handsome dividends. 

At 6.5 hours to cover approx 18 nautical miles the average speed was a little over 2.5 knots for the whole course for the line honours yacht, surely some sort of new record.]]></description>
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      <title>[General Hanse Chit Chat] Re: Self Tacker Sheet Arrangement</title>
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      <author>aitch</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Use of a higher-load mast block (top of Lewmar range) will ease your concern.
We have also switched to spectra sheets to limit stretch of the sheet.
A second sheet run back through the genoa cars will allow you more flexibility in distributing the load and tensioning the foot, while providing you with security to do a clew change for the self-tacking sheet if you need.
My vessel is a 400e]]></description>
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      <title>[General Hanse Chit Chat] Self Tacker Sheet Arrangement</title>
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      <author>SeriousLeigh</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Has anyone tried an alternative sheeting arrangement for the self tacking genoa?

I do not like the additional compression load placed on the mast from sheeting the self tacking genoa and I think I have come up with an alternative but I have not tried it yet.

Does anyone else share my concerns or use an proven alternative arrangement?]]></description>
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      <title>[Cruising Info and Stories] Coffs Harbour family enjoy cruising on a 470</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Sparks family from Coffs Harbour are currently enjoying cruising the Med and will soon head for home waters. Below is an extract from the type of email that makes one just want to go sailing....!
 
We are now on the island of Porto Santo, about 270 nm north west of the Canaries and we are on our way home.  We are going to do the A.R.C and then spend about three months in the Caribbean before heading through the Panama Canal and then crossing the Pacific, hoping to be home in Coffs Harbour some time in October - November next year.  We are all really well and very excited about the idea of bringing our boat home to Australia.  We have been on board now for nearly 7 months and have done about 2500 miles so far.  We have been enjoying a very slow and relaxing trip south from the UK.  Deb and the girls are going really well and now that we have finally reached warm weather and more importantly warm water, everyone is smiling more and more each day.  The boat is just fantastic, perfect size for us and she is a delight to sail.  We have a very long way to get home but we plan on taking our time and making the most of the time away and the places we visit.  We have had to have our windows replaced in Lagos in Portugal and Brent from Hanse sent Pete an email about getting the plexi glass on the cabin top replaced when we get back to Australia so we will organise that when we get home so I would say it will mean bringing the boat down to you guys and spending a few days there which will be really nice to catch up with you.  If you have anyone interested in buying a 470,please do not hesitate to give them our contact details]]></description>
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      <title>[Racing Stories, Results and Tips] Hanse in Melbourne</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Chris Mazzotta on his 400e &quot;Leilani&quot; is setting the precedent for Hanse Yachts in Melbourne. Last week after the 5th race Chris was lying first in the Jo Johanssen Twilight series at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron. Chris often sails the race with just his family.When Team Windcraft opens in Melbourne next year Chris will have the company of many more Hanse Yachts on the Bay.]]></description>
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      <title>[Racing Stories, Results and Tips] Ampersand is Awarded Boat of the Night</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Andrew Prideaux and Shaun Lane were awarded Boat of the Night at the Middle Harbour Yacht Club last Thursday. Their 400e &quot;Ampersand&quot; was the third fastest boat around the course out of all five divisions,beaten only by two of the gun race boats in Div 1. 
http://www.mhyc.com.au/results-sheet8.cfm

This is a delight to the Andrew and Shaun as they have only just committed to doing a bit of racing on Ampersand  and this makes the Kevlar No. 1 they invested in well worth it!  Inspired, they then got a very respectable 8th place two days later in the 7 Islands Spinnaker Race.

Go Ampersand!]]></description>
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      <title>[Racing Stories, Results and Tips] Ballistic Blitzes the Fleet</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Two up on a Hanse 531 on a windy harbour - John &amp; Sarah powered to first place in Div B in the Rotary Charity Regatta hosted by the CYC in November. In true Hanse style they made it look easy amongst a fleet of some esteemed competition. Well done guys!]]></description>
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      <title>[Additional equipment and Maintenance] Puttting the bounce back into the bathing platform</title>
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      <author>senrab</author>
      <description><![CDATA[We have been concerned how heavy the bathing platform is, and how easily it can fall when being lowered with the potential to damage the hull.

I think I may have found a solution on our 320.
A small Supafend  fender (140 x 412) will fit directly onto the bathing platform legs, and is just bigger than the legs providing an effective buffer if the platform is dropped accidentally.
It just puts a slight bounce onto the bathing platform when you step on it.

Here are some pictures...

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      <category>Additional equipment and Maintenance</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:48:01 +1100</pubDate>
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      <title>[General Hanse Chit Chat] Liquid Leisure arrives</title>
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      <author>senrab</author>
      <description><![CDATA[After 3 years in a 370 syndicate and 6 months of waiting ever so patiently, we took delivery of our new baby - a Hanse 320.  &quot;Liquid Leisure&quot; is destined for a busy life in charter out of Bayview Anchorage on Pittwater, but for now it was time to celebrate her commissioning and enjoy such a beautiful boat.

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The Windcraft team made it a wonderful, memorable, day for us!
Alan had worked hard to commission her.
The run through with Nick was thorough, informative and enjoyable.

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We were blessed with a good 15 knot wind and sunshine for our perfect shake-down sail and lunch with Mary.
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After registering her we returned to the marina for a surprise...
the christening ceremony arranged by Mary - which was unexpected and quite touching.
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So a big thank you to the team for such a special day!
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Here is a link to all the pictures from the day....thanks to Mary and David....
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Adrian &amp; Megan
Liquid Leisure
Hanse 320 #266[/i]
[url]http://www.liquid-leisure.com.au[/url]
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:56:32 +1100</pubDate>
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