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Around the Yards – Opua

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Around the Yards – Ashby Boat Yard, Opua

Dean Wright has just had his classic Arethusa hauled out at Ashby’s, thats her in the first photo above – she is one of those vessel’s that look fast even when stationary, very pretty lines. You can read all about her provenance here https://waitematawoodys.com/2013/11/01/arethusa-winsome/

Dean is a pro photographer & snapped a few other woodys at/off the yard. There is Waitete from Russell, see/read more here https://waitematawoodys.com/2015/12/24/waitete/  & the ‘spirit of tradition’ classic boat hauled out is Southern Star, owned by ex Fosters darling 🙂 Craig Pippen. These days both the boat & Craig reside at Opua. Craig can be found at Cater Marine Opua – check out their website – lots of classic friendly bits & pieces there 😉  http://www.catermarine.co.nz/

The moored boat is Waimana & normally kept in Opito Bay.

Looking for an on-the-water buzz this summer?
Have a go rowing a St.Ayles skiff @ St Heliers beach, most Saturdays this summer. Check out the flyer below or visit http://www.nzcoastalrowing.org

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Whats Happening @ Fosters?

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I do not post much about people on ww, it is after all – all about the boats –  but I opened my emails this morning & got a shock. One of the rocks of the classic wooden boating movement – Craig Pippen from Fosters is leaving, in fact today is his last day. Now the email (see below) leaves a lot to the imagination, I hope Craig has a course entered into the gps & is not rudder less.

“Hello all, today is my last at Foster/Harken, so with sadness in my heart & a tear in my eye I bid you all farewell. Thanks & best wishes to everyone.”

On behalf of us classic wooden boat nuts I would like to thank Craig for his service & sage advice over the years, we can be a little OTT when it comes to your boats. Craig has always made the Foster visit way more enjoyable & eased the pain of paying for that left -handed bronze thing-a-me-jig, that based on the price must have been the only one in the world 🙂

In this game good people are everywhere, great people are had to find, Craig will be missed.