Flaming Lips - Ross 830

Flaming Lips - Ross 830 SV Flaming Lips
Murray Ross designed 830
Sports racer and cruising adventures!

So stoked to take out 1st on handicap and 3rd on line in the Nelson Regatta, all a result of amazing crew work finding t...
26/01/2023

So stoked to take out 1st on handicap and 3rd on line in the Nelson Regatta, all a result of amazing crew work finding the true potential of the boat. Thanks again Alex, Ella, Luis, Noah and Nicky it wouldn’t have been possible without you. Well done to the rest of the competition there was lots of close racing had and thanks to the race committee for organising and putting on such an awesome event

A sad day for the Flaming Lips crew as we say goodbye to the fine ship Tanuki. She’s carried us to many a race win, allo...
16/10/2022

A sad day for the Flaming Lips crew as we say goodbye to the fine ship Tanuki. She’s carried us to many a race win, allowed us to have many a good time and taught us the ways of Tasman Bay. We wish Mark all the best and hope he has an equally good time once she’s been trucked up to Auckland.

09/10/2022

Epic race yesterday perfect conditions for Flaming Lips with a light beat followed by a strong Nor-westerly for a awesome send back from the marine farms. Off the start we had a very light northerly however as it was forcast to build and knock slightly we positioned ourself slightly to the north/upwind of the fleet. However the breeze couldn’t make up its mind and swung nor-easterly with 5nm to the farms instead of the forecast knock. This worked perfectly for us as we were able to make use of our extra height by hoisting the code 0 and rolling over the fleet to leeward. The breeze continued to swing further aft meaning that we needed to hoist the A1.5 in a nice peel. As we neared the marine farms we could see the Div 1 boats ahead had sailed into a hole and shortly afterwards with no where else to go we sailed into it as well. The “hole” turned out to be a convergence zone between a southerly and the forecast nor-wester which was particularly frustrating as we could see the nor-wester breeze line just a mile away on the other side of the marine farm. After a difficult battle to get around the marine farm with light and variable breeze we came out on top with Kokomea close on our heels and bootlegger and zest missing out on the breeze by

Great couple of days racing at the Nelson Regatta, crew work was immaculate resulting in 3rd overall on line and 2nd on ...
25/01/2022

Great couple of days racing at the Nelson Regatta, crew work was immaculate resulting in 3rd overall on line and 2nd on handicap in a tough 9 boat fleet well done to for taking out the win very well sailed. Massive thanks to the race committee and all of the volunteers that put on such a great regatta.

Couple of upgrades coming along nicely with the prod and water system being the big ones. Prod now bomb proof with the a...
28/12/2021

Couple of upgrades coming along nicely with the prod and water system being the big ones. Prod now bomb proof with the ability to hinge out of the way in the marina or at anchor. Unfortunately it’s not canting at this stage as we need to figure out a way to keep the bobstay tensioned but hopefully it will be soon. Water system installed with 40 litters in two movable containers so that it can be used as ballast or completely removed all powered with a foot pump.

20/12/2021

Bit of a send tonight with the original Tanuki crew. Top speed of 16knots, but hit it three times.

Good race tonight, a clean exit of the cut and good boat speed though out the race meant 3rd on line and a handicap win!
15/12/2021

Good race tonight, a clean exit of the cut and good boat speed though out the race meant 3rd on line and a handicap win!

Good send that didn’t end so well, now on the hunt for a new kite.
10/12/2021

Good send that didn’t end so well, now on the hunt for a new kite.

14/11/2021

Not a bad send back from the park yesterday, during the first race of the Three island series, which we placed 5th on handicap in.

First month on board Flaming Lips has more than exceeded our expectations with the boat performing far better than we ha...
12/11/2021

First month on board Flaming Lips has more than exceeded our expectations with the boat performing far better than we had originally thought it would. We’ve now done 4 Wednesday nights and slowly getting a feel for the boat. With our results improving with a second on handicap last week. And an 8th, 5th and 4th being our other results. Coming up this Sunday is the first of Three Island’s Series, three races around Fisherman’s, Adle and Tonga islands, which should provide a good test for the crew as our first longer race.

Flaming Lips has made it to Nelson! After departing Mana at 8:30 on Thursday evening we sailed on a beam reach for the f...
15/10/2021

Flaming Lips has made it to Nelson! After departing Mana at 8:30 on Thursday evening we sailed on a beam reach for the first 10 miles, however it wasn’t to last as the wind soon dropped out. Despite the lack of wind we made good time towards French pass under motor arriving at 7:30 the next morning. After a brief stop to wait for the tide we carried on towards Nelson. Unfortunately the forecasted northerly didn’t fill in until 5 miles off Nelson but did provide for a great kite run for the final few miles and the best sailing of the whole trip.

And just like that she’s off! Flaming lips has been such a good yacht to us, we’ve been to some stunning places, met som...
13/10/2021

And just like that she’s off!
Flaming lips has been such a good yacht to us, we’ve been to some stunning places, met some awesome people and made some amazing memories on her out racing and cruising!
We’ve now officially handed over the reins to Ben and his dad Chris. She’ll be getting trucked down to Wellington today, rig back in tomorrow and setting sail across the Cook Straight to Nelson on Friday where she’ll start a new chapter.
Best of luck Ben & Chris, we’re stoked she’s going to a loving home where she’ll get used heaps.

As for us (Tom, Harry & Jack) we’re onto bigger and faster things. We’ve purchased Alcatraz which is a one off design Grant Firth 35fter, which you can follow us at Alcatraz Sailing.

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