Shelly Park Cruising Club

13/10/2026

Up to 11 named tropical cyclones could form in the Southwest Pacific this season, with at least four expected to reach severe category 3 strength or higher.

Earth Sciences New Zealand’s 2026/27 Tropical Cyclone Outlook forecasts normal to above-normal activity across the region between November and April.

Between seven and 11 named cyclones are expected, compared with a long-term average of about nine a season.

The risk is expected to be higher near and east of the International Date Line, while activity in the western part of the Southwest Pacific is forecast to be normal or reduced.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361045952/11-cyclones-could-form-season-least-four-severe

09/10/2026

Please remember tomorrow's Working Bee from 0830hrs - see you there

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08/10/2026

This morning, the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Hon Shane Jones, and Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft, announced the closure of much of the intertidal zone in the Auckland and Coromandel regions to recreational fishing for a range of species, reducing bag limits for others, and introducing daily limits outside of the intertidal zone.

Summary of the minister's decisions
These decisions apply from 1 November 2026.

Recreational harvesting of invertebrates, except for named species of shellfish, will be prohibited in a defined intertidal closure area. Invertebrates are species without a backbone which includes all shellfish and other marine life such as anemones and sponges.

The intertidal closure will apply from the mean high-water mark (that is, the landward boundary) to a point offshore where the water is 2 metres deep (that is, the seaward boundary).

The seaward boundary of the intertidal closure will move as the tide goes in and out – refer to images in the fact sheet.

The intertidal closure area will apply to a specified area on the Auckland-Coromandel mainland extending from Cape Rodney to Houmanga Point (north of Waihi Beach) on the east coast and from Ōkiritoto Stream on Muriwai Beach to Port Waikato on the west coast.

The closure will also apply to the Waiheke Island coastline.

New recreational daily limits will apply to certain species of shellfish. Refer to Table 1.

https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/72790-New-shellfish-rules-for-Auckland-and-Coromandel-Fact-sheet

30/09/2026

You should have received your online copy of the club Masthead newsletter for October 2026. If not, it is available here via link.

https://mailchi.mp/2ef7a8860eaf/shelly-park-cruising-club-masthead-newsletter-12898806?e=dd37f0d452

Please remember our Spring Working Bee next Saturday 10th October 2026 from 0830hrs.

Have a great weekend ahead.

It feels like we are properly into spring now, with the return of strong south westerlies, and unsettled rainy spells, not the best for boat work! Regardless, there has been a lot of activity in the yard. Tony advises that he is working through the list as quickly as he can, but there is still a lot...

21/09/2026

Have your say.........

⛵ What do you love about sailing, yachting and boating? What could be better? And what would you like to see from Yachting New Zealand?

Our new Club Engagement Survey takes just 10 minutes and gives you the chance to share your experience, ideas and priorities.

🎁 Complete the survey and go in the draw to win one of two $100 gift vouchers.

Take the survey now — and help shape what comes next 👉

https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/have-your-say-yachting-new-zealand-launches-club-engagement-survey

Survey closes 5pm, Friday 9 October.

16/09/2026

From 9 October the law will require all people on recreational craft, 6m or less, to wear a lifejacket. This includes dinghys from ship to shore.

From 9 October the law will require all people on recreational craft, 6m or less, to wear a lifejacket.
Learn more at https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/recreational-craft/maritime-transport-lifejackets-on-recreational-craft-amendment-bill/

08/09/2026

On behalf of Neil & Sharon Bramley, the Club is supporting Sharon to now sell "Alberti". Details below - if you are interested please contact Sharon.

DAVIDSON 35: Alberti

Good condition, popular cruiser GRP hull and ply decks. Antifouled, hull polished recenlty Yanmar 3gm30 1520 hours. Carbon No1. Mylar No2 and Dacron No3 - all fit the Furlex furler. Sail Specialities fully battened mail. good shape. 2 spinnakers, Anderson SS self-tailing primary and cabin top winches. 300 liters water and 45 liter fuel tank Over boom battened tent for those hot summer days. Maxwell 10-8 anchor winch with 30m 8mm chain and 50m 14mm plait warp. 2.1m Aquapro retubed last year by seafarer. 3.5hp Tohatsu.

Newly installed toilet with holding tank, & replaced wiring for pumps.

Sheets and halyards replaced 2 years ago. Spare plough anchor warp and chain. electric fridge, working. compressor freezer that needs repairs.

New 130amp house battery, start battery 2 years old, new 80 amp hr alternator. small solar panel and controller. New prop from Kiwi Props.

Last one built by Dave Blundell in 1982 with nice teak and mahogany interior. Deck and cabin top used to take mold for the full fiberglass version.

New double quarter berth mattress 3 years ago. New squabs, curtains, cushions. New oven, with gas bottle, certified. Auto helm tiller pilot. Inflatable dinghy and outboard included.
Located at Shelly Park, Howick.

Swing mooring is optional and extra cost.

07/09/2026

A very fortunate solo sailor!