Half Moon Bay Marina Mooching
Earlier in the week I found myself at HMB marina with some time to kill so went for a wander.
Three woodys in different stages of getting some winter TLC.
JOCELYN – The 49’ Brin Wilson built launch, possibly to a Hacker Craft design, appears to be getting a varnish refresh. She is one of those craft that are just so much bigger out of the water. Read more about her here https://waitematawoodys.com/2017/01/28/the-history-of-mv-jocelyn/
UNKNOWN – has a Lanes / Picton look to her – I’m sure someone sharper than me can tell us her name. Impressive back to bare wood restoration underway.
RAINBOW – the 1898 Arch Logan built gaffer has just had a birthday – lots shinny paint and varnish on display + the masts was revarnished , that is a titanic undertaking – well done. I was on-hand as the team from Boat Haulage were dropping the stick back in. An impressive of collection of origami on display 🙂
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Hi Scotty Pollard. Enjoyed reading you and family boating history from deep Otago. Then I read your name. And my memories came flooding back of sailing with your dad Jack on the sunbursts at Wakatere in mid 1960s in his home built sunburst Best wishes. Hine Ho./ Simon Smith
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The unknown vessel that has the stripped backed is M.V. USSCo formerly the ‘Donald Sutherland’
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Love your site, pics and comments Allan. Really awsome and some amazing memories for me.
I live in Central Otago but bit over 50 years ago I was a Shore boy (St Kent’s, Wakateri YC, sabot, frosties, sunburst). My Dad was RNZNVR (Sub Lieutenant) loaned to the Royal Navy for the duration of WW2. My Great Great Grandfather had a wee ship, plying I think the Irish Sea and the Channel. Basically an owner -driver truckie I spose. I did a stint as mate on a crayfishing boat in Dusky Sound, early 70’s. Then worked for a farming coy for 40 years.
Enough from me, but just a bit of background from a WW fan. Keep up the good work and thanks.
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Jocelyn was designed by our own Gerry Breekveldt for Sir William Stevenson to replace his Oliver & Gillpen build Joanne.
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Hi Alan. As well as Boat Haulage on Rainbow it was myself and John Christie from my company Marine Skills who gave her the TLC. I waved out to you but you probably didn’t recognize me with the high viz and hard hat on!
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Unknown is Ussco washed up at Okahu Bay few months back
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