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Sailing Sunday – Tango

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TANGO

photos taken at the 2014 Classic Yacht & Launch Exhibition

Tango was Jim Young’s first keel boat – designed / built in 1954/1955 & launched in 1956. As Doug Reid commented at the 2014 Classic Yacht & Launch Exhibition – Tango was 20 years ahead to the pack, with her world first, on a cruising keel boat, ‘spade’ rudder & short keel. Prior to this keelers had their rudders faired into their long keels.

Constructed of heart kauri planking  – single skin, caulked on spotted gum ribs. Her specs are: LOA – 9.45m LOW – 8.06m Beam – 1.83m Disp – 3500kg.

Photo updates from Graeme Salter (owner)
The out-of-water photo really shows off her lovely lines, which most people do not get to see, also check out the keel rudder set up.
The second photo was at the Mercury Islands February last year (2013)

2014 Classic Yacht & Launch Exhibition – A Toast to Jim Young

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A photo gallery from todays opening of the 2014 Classic Yacht & Launch Exhibition.

This years theme is a toast / celebration to legendary designer & boat builder Jim Young.

The show is open tomorrow (Sunday) between 10am > 4.00pm for those that did not make it today (Sat).

Tony S
A toy for the grandkids
A toy for the grandkids
Jim ‘children’

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Jim Young & Delmar

 

The Only Boat You’ll Be Working On This Weekend

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No Sanding or Painting This Weekend

If your looking for something nautical to do on Saturday or Sunday, check out the Classic Yacht & Launch Exhibition down at the viaduct. This years exhibition celebrates the acclaimed designer and boat builder Jim Young. On display will be a static display of photos and stories celebrating his life and career. The exhibition will also feature several Young designed and built yachts and launches berthed next to the Tidal Steps at Karanga Plaza (near Team NZ base). Open each day from 10am > 4pm.
Remember its Auckland – 4 seasons in one day, so get in the day & come down.

2014 Classic Yacht and Launch Exhibition

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2014 Classic Yacht and Launch Exhibition

‘A celebration of acclaimed NZ designer Jim Young’

In conjunction with Auckland Heritage Festival 2014

Once again the Tino Rawa Trust is hosting the Classic Yacht & Launch Exhibition & all waitematawoodys followers are encouraged to attend & celebrate the acclaimed designer and boat builder Jim Young. On display will be a static display of photos and stories celebrating his life and career. The exhibition will also feature several Young designed and built yachts and launches berthed next to the Tidal Steps at Karanga Plaza. Viewing on-board vessels only with owner’s permission.

Location: Karanga Plaza and Berths, Halsey Street, Viaduct. (map below)

Exhibition Date: Saturday, 4 October to Sunday 5 October

Time: 10am – 4pm    (Free) Open to the public. Donation welcomed

Sponsors and Supporters: Tino Rawa Trust, Trillian Trust, Waterfront Auckland, NZ Maritime Museum, Viaduct Harbour, CityGuard, Classic Yacht Association, BIA.

Location Map (click to enlarge)