Nelson Marina Dockside Mooch
One of my southern spies (in the summer months) John Burland sent in the above gallery of woodys that he spotted while patrolling the docks. From top to bottom we have Katoa – all spruced up, then Kelvin and then two unknowns. Finally the very regal Lady Karita, who is looking very well turned out these days, more on her tomorrow.
Update – 4th launch down is – Rarangi – WW story here https://waitematawoodys.com/2021/12/12/rarangi-a-peek-down-below/
Mooching Around The Gulf #1
Todays photos of Kowai and Tantalus come to us from woody Ant Smit (MV Waikaro) – Ant spotted the woodys parked up in Calypso Bay, Motuihe Island, Hauraki Gulf enjoying a stunning Boxing Day in Auckland.
Christmas Cruising In the Bay of Islands #1
BOI woody and pro photographer Dean Wright sent in the above photos of Miss Brett, Arcturus and Ranoni loitering in the bay on Christmas Day.
Meanwhile closer to home island life is a little bit more ‘family’ focused – the paddle board xmas present was a hit, I’ll say it before Jason Prew does – its a 1/3 the size of Raindance 🙂 If you’re on Waiheke, check out the new establishment named HEKE, very relaxed dining, great food and for Waiheke, well priced. Just down the road from Stonyridge.
LATEX (Winsome II)
The above photos of the xxx launch – Latex, now named Winsome II, great details and photos in the two previous WW stories at the links below – todays photos and comments come to us from the Maritime Museum via Nathan Herbert. https://waitematawoodys.com/2013/05/18/winsome-ii/
https://waitematawoodys.com/2015/03/10/11627/
Nathan commented that whilst we see the exteriors of a lot of classic woodys, it is rare to see an interior from their heyday.
Not A Lot Changes in 30 Years
The top b/w photo of the Rocky Bay Memorial Cruising Club at Waiheke Island is dated 1990 comes to us from the Akl Library Hert. Collection via Maurice Sharp – fast forward 30 years and its not a lot different – photo taken yesterday.
I also spotted my 1st wooden – below.
Found this little gem in a Waiheke store -1st Editions sell on trademe for $120+ , the asking price was $70, but the WW t-shirt, got me a $10 discount, because she felt it was gung to a good home. Further proof Joyce Talbot that I do like yachts 😉
Mooching Around Coromandel
Today’s gallery of photos comes to us from Glenn Martin who was mooching around the haul out yard at Coromandel township last week – some have made quest appearances on WW before and some are newbies. If you know anything about them – chirp in at the WW comments section.
Thank heavens the 25th has been and gone – we do we do it, too much of everything. A special day this year, first time all the tribe where in country and under one roof. The weather is ace on Waiheke Island so we slipped an early swim in before the present stampede, you would think we would be more civilised as we get older – yeah right. Then a long lunch.
MERRY WOODY CHRISTMAS
Wishing you all a safe and Merry Christmas and happy New Year, hopefully you will get to spend some time with your family and friends.
A know quite a lot of you will be finding a WW t-shirt under the Christmas tree this morning, it always makes me proud to see so many of you supporting our amazingly cool wooden boating community. On a personal note, while must of us didn’t get to spend a lot of time a float in the last 12 months, I did get to rubbed shoulders with a lot of you online and I never cease to be amazed by your friendship and generosity. The feedback and input I get from people is what keeps me motivated to write a woody story everyday. To those that have sent in stories and photos, I thank you for sharing them with us.
While the covid plague restricted the use of our boats, a lot of maintenance and restorations have been happening at yards and sheds and in the spring we saw a lot of classics re-entering the scene.We have also seen a large number of folks buying classics and a high percentage of younger owners, making the switch to wood.
It is my intention these holidays, technology and wifi access allowing, to keep publishing the daily stories. But if for some reason I miss a day, just check in again the next day.
I ask that if you see anything woody related over the festive period you take a photo and send it in to waitematawoodys@gmail.com I’m always looking for content.
On a business front it was a big year for the Wooden Boat Bureau, and both myself and David Cooke would like to say thanks to all the people that we helped sell or buy a wooden boat in 2021 – The markets still active with buyers looking for well presented, smart looking woodys – so remember the WBB if you are thinking of buying or selling https://waitematawoodys.com/2019/12/01/wooden-boat-bureau-advice-for-buyers-and-sellers/
Lady Margaret – Lady Mary – Happy Wanderer Update
We featured Lady Margaret on WW when she relocated north to Whangarei , now in the talented hands of Alistair McRae, Lady Margaret is looking very smart after some lock-down maintenance and recently getting her top sides painted and new antifoul – all set for summer cruising.
The 38′ Lady Margaret was built in 1955 by L. Beacon of Mt Albert.
Lady Margaret has had more name changes than most woodys and shares the LM tag with a lot of classic woodys – so a little birdie tells me another could be on the way – hopefully they won’t stray too far from the previous – maybe Happy Lady, second thoughts maybe not – sounds like a ‘lady of the night 🙂
Lots more to read and view here https://waitematawoodys.com/2020/10/31/lady-margaret-happy-wanderer-lady-mary-gets-some-tlc/
KOANUI
The photo above of the launch – Koanui popped up recently on Lew Redwood’s fb and is tagged ‘Cyclone Bola, 1988. Kohanui in Red Cliffs’ (Great Barrier Island). It might be a bit hard to see in the photo, but she has an anchor down. I bet there was no sleep aboard that night.
FYI – Cyclone Bola created some of the largest rainfall totals for a single storm in the history of NZ. Some locations receiving more than half their annual rainfall totals from the storm.
WW knows nothing more on the launch Koanui, so we would love to hear from anyone that can enlighten us. Only 2 sleeps till the jolly fat man arrives – fingers crossed he found all the hints I left around the house 🙂
UPDATE 28-12-2021 Ant Smit sent in the photo below, showing Koanui berthed at OBC marina in Auckland. Looking very smart.
AUMOE – Finds A New Home
The classic launch Aumoe, builtin 1913 by Tom Le Huguet is now calling the Milford Marina home. Could this mine we will see her out and about more? Or maybe an upcoming haul out at The Milford Slipway……
Type Aumoe in the WW Search box to see more on Aumoe 🙂
Help Needed – Anyone have a Whitianga Mooring For Rental This Xmas > Jan – see below
Helped Needed – The txt message you dont need / want – see below. I did sort of help, turns out it was electrical. Now looking for a Bayswater Marina friendly sparky.
And Proof That Its Worth While Dropping A Line or Getting Wet – Not mine But A Mates Catch Yesterday – And Don’t Ask, Lets Just Say Spot X
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