CLASSIC YACHT JANET COMES HOME

Back in June we reported that the owners of the 1902 yacht – JANET were looking for a new custodian. Of course they looked long and hard, it would be like looking for a rest home for your 122 year old grandmother, you would only want the best of the best. 

JANET had an 11 year sojourn in the Hawkes Bay and was cared for by passionate Napier woody Micheal O’Dwyer and his sailing partners. Now thanks to their affection for JANET and their generosity, JANET arrived back in Auckland yesterday and into the arms of a new ownership partnership that are perfectly qualified and situated to care for her.

Some facts – Designed by Chas Bailey Jnr and built by the Sutherland brothers in Devonport.  JANET was launched in1902.

Now if the new owners are wondering about who gets to go sailing and when – check out Mike’s 2016 b/w photo below – plenty of room 🙂

12-08-2024 UPDATE ex Richard Guy –  My Grandfather Clement Menzies owned “Janet” many years ago (after WW1) and the photo below is from when he had it.