HELP NEEDED IDENTIFYING THESE WOODEN BOATS – Lady Eileen

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HELP NEEDED IDENTIFYING THESE WOODEN BOATS – Lady Eileen
As mentioned on Tuesday WW has been contacted by Ted Armitage in regard to a collection of glass plate negatives he inherited. Ted had the photos digitised and has sent them thru to WW in the hope that we can identify the location / boats. Today we have two woodys alongside a wharf, the launch looks familiar, if my life depended on it, I would say it is VALSAN, the 46’ Bridgedecker built in 1948 by Lidgard.                                          

As to the sail boat behind – that is too hard for me, may be an early scow.  So woodys can we put names and a location to the boats in the photo.

UPDATE ex RUSSELL WARD – No question of it, its Lady Eileen (confirmed also by Nath Herbert). Look at the launching pic (below) – even got the drop down canvas cover side of the aft dodger.
Question of the day – How is Hylton getting on with her restoration?

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CAN YOU HAVE A LOOK IN YOUR TREASURE BOX
As mentioned in a story on June 2nd, the launch – LADY CAROLE has just started a refit. I’ll cover stage one on Friday.The owner has a big favour to ask WW readers – they are looking for the following – so check the ‘maybe one day’ box.
MUSHROOM VENTS – x2 – vents are 6cm from the top of the deck to the top of the mushroom when closed. Diameter of the outer flange is 115cm


COWL 1/2 VENTS x4 – (2 portside / 2 starboard) ideally between 200 and 300 high. (photos below reference example only)

Drop WW an email if you can help out  waitematawoodys@gmail.com

NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH – New Owners – She IS Coming Back To Auckland

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NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH New Owners – She IS Coming Back To Auckland

That might be the case but there are free boats.

Today we showcase the classic yacht – JANET, designed and built by Chas Bailey Jnr and launched in 1902

Back in 2013 the yacht was purchased by a Hawkes Bay syndicate and transported to Napier where a restoration was undertaken by co-owner Michael O’Dwyer. 

JANET was relaunched in 2015 and as you can see from the above photos has been very well maintained.

Lots of details and photos here  https://waitematawoodys.com/2015/08/23/janet-sailing-sunday/

Her owners are just not using the boat so have made the decision to pass her onto a new owner – BUT not any old owner, you will need to have a good % of kauri sawdust in your veins to be selected.

So woodys for the cost transporting her to her new home – this iconic classic vessel could be tours.

Initial enquires to Michael O’Dyer c/o  modwyer@nghs.school.nz

14-06-2024 UPDATE – New Auckland owners , all classic launch owners (ex yachties) dipping their toes into a wee bit of rag and stick boating 🙂 Well done. And all Ex Classic yacht Association members 😉

CAN WE IDENTIFY THIS WOODEN BOAT – KOTIRO > AHUAREKA

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CAN WE IDENTIFY THIS WOODEN BOAT – KOTIRO > AHUAREKA

WW has been contacted by Ted Armitage in regard to a collection of glass plate negatives he inherited. Ted had the photos digitised and has sent them thru to WW in the hope that we can identify the location / boats.

Today we have a very salty looking double ender, unfortunately the name board isn’t legible but her design should make ID’ing her easier for the WW readers.  So woodys can we put a name to her + builder +location.

UPDATE ex Nathan Herbert and Harold Kidd – the vessel is AHUAREKA. Previously named KOTIRO. Frank Chapman bought KOTIRO in 1919 and renamed her AHUAREKA. Built by Logan.

VERY CLEVER TARGETED MARKETING

Having spent a large chunk of my life in the advertising world, I get a buzz when I come across a clever idea. In todays Digital Online world this is a cool example of how there is still a place for ‘old school’ thinking.

I grabbed a copy of the UK Classic Boat magazine at the local library and when reading at home noticed that someone had placed a Post It note on one of the pages. Read below – its a plug for an artist that illustrates yachts, they can be contacted at the following email address if interested katja.bigalk@gmail.com 

THE REVAMP OF REHIA

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THE REVAMP OF REHIA

Early last month we ran two stories on the 1938 Colin Wild built launch – REHIA and her upcoming refit at {the} Slipway Milford yard. Links to those stories below. 1st Report  https://waitematawoodys.com/2024/05/03/classic-launch-rehia-gets-a-birthday/

2nd Report https://waitematawoodys.com/2024/05/10/rehia-2024-refit-report-2/

Jump forward to last Saturday morning and she is sliding down the rails looking rather grand. It is always a big ask ($$) to bring these craft back to better than as launch presentation. But the feel good factor when you walk down the dock or row away from her in a bay is priceless.

There is a saying that I believe originated from Frances Herreshoff that goes like this “if as you walk away or row away from your boat, you do not look back at her, you own the wrong boat”

Over the last 2 years her owners have had one major focus – to retaining/ restore all her classic characteristics and charm. Well done to the Telford family and the team at the yard.

A few minutes before REHIA was launched my RAINDANCE also splashed after a brief haul-out for a face wash and bottom shave. Sitting for 2 months on her marina and with the engine not working, RD had a very impressive beard + a plastic bag around the prop 😦

(photos ex Jason Prew, Joe Telford, Alan H)

UPDATE 20-06-2024 LOTS OF WORKSHOP / HANDS ON PHOTOS HERE https://www.facebook.com/share/p/MtAdzgzeQt1oSUgG/

MATARIKI – N10

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MATARIKI – N10

During the week WW was contacted Kevin Uptown regard to the Mullet Boat MATARIKI N10.Kevin’s brother John had discovered reference to the boat in a Oct 2020 WW story (linked here) https://waitematawoodys.com/2020/10/02/classic-wooden-boats-bin-diving/ The yacht featured in a NZ Herald photo from Dec 1931, the photo is below.

I’ll let Kevin tell the story:
“My brother John Upton recently sent me a link to this web site  and I noticed the Mullet Boat Matariki. (NZ Herald 1931)
Our Dad Murray Upton bought Matariki in Tauranga in the early 60’s and sailed her to Gisborne I think in about 1963/64.
At that time the Harbour basin was being dredged so Dad had no mooring. Being the type of boat she was, it had to stay in the water.
Anyway long story, short we striped her down an took her Lake Waikaremoana and used her as a house boat for many years.
Matariki is still on the lake at Waikaremoana I must say she is looking a bit tired.
I have attached some photos which may be of interest to you.”

MYSTERY NAVY LAUNCH

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MYSTERY NAVY LAUNCH

Doing the fatherly thing the other day, walking the dog, I was doing a lap of the Devonport Naval Base (outside of the ’no go’ fence) when I spotted the above launch tucked under a tunnel house. 

Wasn’t sure if it was there slowly decomposing or whether the navy were refitting her.

I suspect the above question will be answered quick smart by Chris Leech and hopefully we might learn more about the craft.

LYNMAR

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Roger Miles
Mahurandi Regatta 2024
Mahurangi Regatta 2024

LYNMAR

The launch – LYNMAR has made several appearance on WW over the years. I first happened on her when I shared a few weeks in Geoff Bagnall’s boasted at Milford Creek. At the time LYNMAR was owned by Brian Burrell who resided at Tryphena, Great Barrier Island. Whenever LYNMAR was due some TLC Brian would come over to Geoff’s and haul out and live aboard while undertaking the work. 

We soon became friends when I started bring ‘leftover’ meals along for him 🙂 At the time I learnt that the launch was built by John Lidgard in the late 1960’s.

Back 2015 LYNMAR was out on the slip at Milford for some work – the link below has a lot of photos and details – make sure you read the comments section.  https://waitematawoodys.com/2015/06/27/lynmar/

I once called on Brian at his quirky property close to the Tryphena wharf – Brian being a collector of marine jetsam and floatsam I was hooked by an amazing display of boat stuff.

Some years later LYNMAR started making cameo appearances at the Mahurangi Regatta, so I assumed she had changed hands. Number 2 & 3 photos above are from the 2024 regatta.

The lead photo taken by Rogers Miles popped up last week on fb.

INDIA  – Picton Clinker & Classic Boat Club

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INDIA  – Picton Clinker & Classic Boat Club

 Earlier in the week we were contacted by Roy Jones from the Picton Clinker & Classic Boat Club. Roy advised that he had come across a photo of the 1906 Robert Shakespear built launch – INDIA on WW.

INDIA these days is a very active member of the PC&CBC fleet so Roy undertook to pull together an article on INDIA that has appeared in the June 2024 club newsletter.

The PC&CBC is a very active club and meets regularly both on and off the water. This year they celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the club – well done.

If you are time poor fast forward to page 3 and get a wonderful insight into this amazing classic woody.

Bay of Islands Woody Long Weekend

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Bay of Islands Woody Long Weekend

Being a professional photographer, BOI woody Dean Wright is seldom without a camera near by, which is a bonus for us. Over last weekend (Kings Birthday) Dean was out enjoying the bay on his classic woody – ARETHUSA and took the above photos.

First up is a stunning open day boat that Mike mentioned that he had seen out a few times on the Kerikeri River and at last got close enough to take a photo.

The Gladden yacht – is WINTERLUDE, owned by Bram Cone. I’m told she is as impressive down below as what we see in the photo.

Next we have the 35’ launch – LOURENA  built in 1965 by Watson Brothers in Wellington to a Athol Burns design. More on her here https://waitematawoodys.com/2022/11/14/lourena-a-peek-down-below/

Lastly the very smart Salthouse launch – TAPUI, owned by Mike and Robi Quilter. Mike is a life member of my good bastards woody club, having taken a chainsaw to the flying bridge that was on TAPUI when purchased . See and read more here https://waitematawoodys.com/2015/09/04/tapui/

IONA – TAUPO

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IONA – TAUPO

Now do not be confused  with todays woody – it is IONA as spotted in the weekend by Jason Prew at the Motuoapa Marina in Taupo. Jason commented that she is a sster-ship to IONA II that currently sits on the hard at {the} Slipway Milford.

Photos below of the work happening on IONA II.
In the last photo below we she IONA II’s room mate – REHIA which has a fast approaching re-launch date. More on her later in the week.