The above photo is dated 1956 and the venue is Seatoun Wharf in Wellinton. Not sure how the launch got onto this situation but hopefully she survived. Anyone with a non-self draining cockpit can relate to this. One of your worst nightmares.

I’m still getting late orders for WW gear for xmas, trying hard to fill the orders and post so they get out for xmas. Even doing a few deliveries to WW loyalists 😉

Mahurangi Cruising Club Year Book – the best ever, its packed with photos of both launches and yachts – seems my constant nagging has finally paid off 🙂

Grab a copy at Boat Books, either at their Westhaven store or on-line.

Only $20     https://www.boatbooks.co.nz

And if you are stumped for the perfect Santa present for yourself (after all who else knows what you want) they have copies of:

K- Class – The Hauraki Gulf’s Iconic Racer – Cruiser. By Jenni Mence

Des Townson – A Sailing Legacy. By Brian Peet