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Visiting the Whangarei Maritime Festival in New Zealand and Riding On An Old Steam Powered Tug

5 de febrero de 2024 · 25 min · 10K vistas · Whangarei Town Basin

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The inaugural Whangarei Maritime Festival at the Whangarei Town Basin in New Zealand features a collection of classic motor launches, power yachts, and locally built vessels.3:31 The event includes nautical markets, shanty music, and educational talks on regional maritime history.2:52 A highlight of the festival is the 1872 steam-powered tug SS Boki, which is maintained by the New Zealand Maritime Museum in Auckland.7:06 The vessel utilizes a low-cycle condensing system that recycles fresh water through 16 feet of copper piping to minimize boiler maintenance.9:10 During the festival, local sailors discuss the merits of 1976 Pacific 38 sailboats, noting the advantages of solid GRP construction, encapsulated keels, and tiller steering for long-term cruising.15:08 Additionally, the event hosts presentations on regional navigation, specifically highlighting the four-meter tidal range in the Marlborough Sounds and the seven-knot currents encountered when transiting French Pass.23:59 The festival drew over 7,000 attendees during its first two days of operation.19:10

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