LADYBIRD SPLASHES There were a lot of smilie faces in Devonport on Wednesday, as Mike Strong got ready to re-launch the 1949 Bert Woollacott designed ketch LadyBird. Mike had hauled LB out and into Kevin Johnson’s Devonport shed with the … Continue reading
Ladybird (Mystery Yacht) – Sailing Sunday The above photo was sent to me by Russell Ward who obtained them from a patient of his, Bruce Forsyth, whose father was an avid photographer in the pre ww2 period. This one should … Continue reading
Ladybird – designed by Bert Woollacott 1949
LADY GILLIAN John Burland sent me the above photos of Lady Gillian moored at Nelson. She appeared on ww back in Oct 2014 (link below) & at the time her owners (Beatson family) commented that she needed ‘a bit of … Continue reading
LADY EVELYN I took the above photos recently in Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island, from the mooring I assume she is a permanent resident there & hence know nothing about her. So woodys can we shed some light on the lady? … Continue reading
LADY AVIS Built in late 1910 by James Reid Snr. b/w photo is dated 1914 Harold Kidd Update AVIS was built in the winter of 1910 by JAMES Reid and was built on the same moulds as SEABIRD (and probably) … Continue reading
TE KOUMA WOODY MOOCHING Dennis Macconaghie sent in the above collection of photos from Te Kouma Harbour. Dennis had just finished a charter and in his words ‘did a quick flick around the harbour to take a few picks of … Continue reading
Steam Tug Hipi Today’s story features the Chas Bailey built steam tug Hipi and comes to us from Mick Kelly via Harold Kidd. Mick was prompted to write by a recent article by HDK in Boating New Zealand. Mick commented … Continue reading
Lady Sandra, Connie & ValSan Photo above of three of our most elegant classic ladies – Lady Sandra, Connie & ValSan rafted up (photos ex Ken Jones, emailed to me by Ken Ricketts). Also today I have news on a … Continue reading
Mystery Launch 24-05 photo ex Harold Kidd Harold has been trying to ID the above launch & to date had no luck, so Woodys the question today – can any one put a name to her or even the location, … Continue reading
