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TRADITIONAL CLASSIC BOATS MOORED ON THE WAIROA RIVER 

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TRADITIONAL CLASSIC BOATS MOORED ON THE WAIROA RIVER 

Following on from yesterday’s story on the annual Classic Wooden Boat Cruise to the Clevedon Cruising Club, as promised today we share the wooden craft passed moored on the Wairoa River.

Many are semi permanent residents and its interesting to see what (if any) work has been undertaken in the previous 12 months.  All too often these back waters can become parking lots for owners that object to lining the back pockets of the Auckland marina owner fat cats.  So it was nice to see most skippers are keeping up the maintenance on their craft, and pleasing to see a lot of ’new’ arrivals. 

Enjoy the gallery – photo quality varies as the first click was at 6.30am and the light improved as the journey progressed up river. As always click on photos to enlarge.

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH – TAUMANGI 

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LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH – TAUMANGI 
WW was contacted during the week by Peter Langley in regard to the classic wooden launch – TAUMANGI, once owned by his father.

Some history -TAUMANGI is a 36’ carvel planked bridge-decker. Originally in Auckland in the 1950- 1960’s then went to Tauranga and re-decked / modernised by boat builder Bill Visser. Peter’s father owned her from around 1960-1972 then the boat came back to Auckland and was moored up the Panmure basin for years.

Peter saw her for sale around 2013 through Busfield marine but he has not seen her since. Peter commented that she had a lot of varnish woodwork originally when his dad owned her but when last seen the cabins tops were painted light blue .

 Can anyone help with what became of TAUMANGI, Peter’s thoughts were she is probably moored up a river somewhere. 
REMEMBER – GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT TOMORROW AT THE OBC OPEN DAY

MYSTERY WOODEN CRAFT – KERIKERI FLOOD + COOL DOCKSIDE EVENT

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MYSTERY WOODEN CRAFT – KERIKERI FLOOD + COOL DOCKSIDE EVENT

Todays woody photo comes to us from the Far North District Library collection via Dean Wright. The photographer being Gary Strongman (Northern Advocate).

The location is Kerikeri and is dated March 1981 and is tagged ‘post Kerikeri Flood’.

In the photo we see  ‘modernist’ launch coming to the aid of what appears to be a partially submerged boat. Both craft have reg numbers visible so probably workboats – the launch # could be ND 2524 and the submerged at a guess AK ?756 0r ?758.

Can we ID the boats.

INPUT EX GARY MATHESON– Hi, the vessels in the photo of the Keri Keri flood are the Chante and the Zita. Both were commercial fishing at the time. The Zita was a 28ft mullety and the Chante was owned by the Strongmans.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO NEXT SUNDAY (20-07-2025)

Come along to the OPEN DAY at OBC marina – details below.

Things to see, do, eat and drink:

  • Classic Boats – On berths and trailers, including visiting vessels from Waitemata Woodys.
  • Marama – Kohimarama Yacht Club’s beautifully restored, solar-powered committee boat.
  • Amphibious Action – See Haines Hunter’s Overlander boat in action on our ramps.
  • Special Cars & Motorbikes – A unique display of vintage and specialty vehicles.
  • Clubhouse Open – Explore our clubrooms and learn about fascinating Motuihe Island.
  • Kai Ika and Auckland Council’s Marine Biosecurity trailer.
  • Meet Biosecurity sniffer dogs (if they haven’t been called out to a job).
  • Delicious eats – Grab a bite from the Mexican food truck and ice creams. The bar will be open and there will be a coffee cart.
  • Fun for kids – Bouncy castle and children’s activities.
  • Self-Guided Treasure Hunt – Take a walk around . Get a great prize at the end (includes 5L dry bag, 200 to be won).

CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT RIVER CRUISE – TRIP REPORT

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MATRIA
KIWA
MANAPOURI
KIWA
NGAIO + MANAPOURI + TUHUA
KALUA
WAIKARO
MA CHERIE
KIWA + MA CHERIE
TUHUA
KIWA + KALUA
MARISTELLA
WAIKARO+ MY GIRL
RAINDANCE
MANAPOURI

CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT RIVER CRUISE – TRIP REPORT
Fridays Classic woodys cruise to the waterfront Riverhead Tavern for lunch was a grand day afloat, 13 classic wooden craft made the journey up the upper reaches of the Waitemata Harbour to the historic tavern. It was extra special with several first-timers making the trip.
We were blessed with the weather and also having just one of the tourist ferries making the trip on the day, which allowed us to berth a lot of the boat on the jetty.

Special mention to the 7 classic launch skippers and partners that came by water taxi (MY GIRL) – Cam Malcolm (Connie V), Rodger Moore (ex Te Hauraki), Jason Davies (Lucinda), and those via car – Ian Gavin (Florance Dawn), Matt Cooper (Korawai) and John Chambers (Ngarunui), Murray Deeble ( Waikiore) combined with the 13 boats on the water we had crews from 20 classic craft present on the day. Very happy with that turn out.

True to form, the tavern and its staff extended their usual warm hospitality.
Enjoy the photo gallery

Woody Classic Gatherings

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WOODY CLASSIC BOATING 2022 – 2023 CALENDAR
Time to get the pencil out and circle a few dates in the calendar. Our 2022 > 2023 classic woody events focus equally on the boats and the people – its all about getting off the marina and meeting up with like minded people.
As always, some dates may change and the weather is always a factor – but as the dates approach we will be in touch with more details.

Please feel free to share the calendar with your classic friendly boating enthusiasts. Where tide and draft permits – woody cruising yachts are always welcome to join in, so also share with the stick and rag woodys 🙂

AND TO ENSURE YOU GET A WOODY FIX TODAY – CLICK THE LINK BELOW  Video footage from the 2022 Moreton Bay Classic (thank you Andrew Christie)

WOODYS CLASSIC BOATING CALENDAR

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WOODYS CLASSIC BOATING CALENDAR

2021

May 23rd – Moon Engines – Diesel Maintenance Workshop DONE

June 20th – Riverhead Tavern Lunch Cruise DONE

August 14th > 15th – Clevedon River Dockside BBQ (overnight) DONE

October 23rd > 25th – Woodys Long Weekend Cruise to Kawau Island (Labour Weekend) – Saturday morning Dinghy Cruise up Matakana River to Markets. Sunday evening dinner / gathering at Kawau Boating Club. POSTPONED – NEW DATE TBA

November 28th – Sunday – Riverhead  Tavern Lunch cruise

2022

February 26th – Stillwater Dockside Afternoon Picnic


The above gatherings are put on to encourage classic boat owners to use and enjoy their boats more, and meet like minded people. 
We point out that the get togethers are not Classic Yacht Association (CYA) organised events. They have a cruising focus and the locations point to participation by launches but we welcome all classic vessels.Invitation to the events is via email and the waitematawoodys.com website. If you would to be sent invites, simply send an email with your name, boat name & mobile # to waitematawoodys@gmail.com
Closer to the actual dates, we send more details to attendees.