Upper Harbour Cruise to the Riverhead Hotel
Yesterday had the makings of a stay at home day – the forecast was looking very average & the All Blacks ‘v’ Ireland test was kicking off at 9.00am. Unfortunately the gods only smiled on us once – the weather never eventuated but the AB’s dropped their guard & for the 1st time ever lost to the boys in green. Given the location – Chicago, I say it wasn’t a real test 😉
The following classics from the CYA launch fleet made the trip – Mahanui, Te Arahi, John Dory, Te Hauraki, Trinidad, Lucille, Juanita, Raindance, Matira, Lucinda, Kumi & the motor-sailer Bliss. These were joined by others who traveled by car. Over 100 gathered on the outer decks for lunch & one or two cleansing beverages.
Another great day & special thanks to the organizer – CYA Launch Captain Angus Rogers, Tony Stevenson for the use of the Tino Rawa Trust tender ‘Whistleblower’ & the publican, Stephen Pepperell, always nice to greeted at the wharf on arrival.
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Lovely boat! There’s a good image of her on Brian Worthington’s site
http://www.classicboatsnewzealand.com/classic-launches?lightbox=image1x4e
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Hi Harold
I am the proud owner of Te Arahi, which is a Percy Voss bridgedecker and when launched in 1965 was originally called just “Arahi”- I believed that the second owner Capt Williams the Harbour Master at Whangarei changed the name when he registered the vessel.
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Nice day out thanks Alan.. There are more piccies here at buggeritweareoff.com
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If u saw the size of the prop on her you would see how she can push that raft around 😉
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Thanks Jason. Thought I had to match the ferry skippers wonderful arrival.
I had a good bow man as well.
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Hi Alan, nice to join the band albeit briefly. Had to get Juanita’s passengers back so only time to stuff in a quick pizza and a beer. Catch you next time. Actually probably won’t catch you considering the clip at which Raindance gets along!
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Big and strong, but also comfortable Vos pilothouse bridgedecker
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Hey, is TE ARAHI the same boat as ARAHI a few posts below?? Big, strong workboat!
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mine is John Dory for the mere fact she moved and maneuvered 4 boats in a raft up out to a new anchor spot with no help from any other propulsion. I could have sworn it was gonna be a mangrove disaster, but noooo Baden pulled it off with style.
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Great photos thanks Alan. My pick of boats for the day would be Te Arahi.
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