Broadcaster, marine historian and all-round old boat enthusiast Bill McCarthy has produced the first of a series of classic yacht videos. In the Beginning, The Logans tells the story of this country's most famous boatbuilding dynasty and includes archive and action footage that has never been seen. Released too late
for inclusion as a Christmas stocking-stuffer, the $25 video will be appreciated by those who value this country's nautical history for the sailing pictures as well as the story it tells. Available from the National Maritime Museum or from the producer at maccom@xtra.co.nz.
Site seeing
The Marine Transport Association has a change of website address as part of a revamp to improve its effectiveness. It plans to include all documentation and other advice for members, as well as links to the Maritime Safety Authority, Met Service and other industry agencies, and the Seabiz online magazine. The new address is www.marinetransport.co.nz.
Beach action
To always swim between the flags will be one of the messages the Safe Summer promotional team will be emphasising this weekend. The action is at Orewa Beach today, and Piha tomorrow. Beachgoers should look out for the WaterSafe car and the MAI FM crew between 10am and noon.
Water-Watch
New Zealand's yachting champions of the future start their toughest competition this weekend. The Tanner and Tauranga Cups, the two premier events on the P-Class racing calendar, begin at Murrays Bay. The Tanner Cup runs to Tuesday, and the Tauranga Cup sails from January 2 to 5.
Saturday: Manly Christmas regatta (MSC).
Saturday and Sunday: Tanner Cup (MBSC).
* Clubs and organisations planning events on or in the Waitemata or Manukau harbours should register with the Auckland Regional Council Enviroline on (09) 366 2070.
