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Little Jim

Classic launch Tasman in Sullivans Bay Mahurangi – designed by Colin Wild 1927

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Falcon & Peg

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Falcon & Peg

Classic launch Falcon in Islington Bay, Rangitoto Island (photo ex Chris Miller) – designed by Lane M. B. Co. 1930

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Oops, the burgee is upside down

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Oops, the burgee is upside down

Some would same its the right way 🙂

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Classic Launches in Patio Bay

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Classic Launches in Patio Bay

CYA NZ launch fleet in Patio Bay (photo ex Chris Miller)

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Gin & Scones – Mark’s Cafe

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Gin & Scones - Mark's Cafe

If you see this launch, Monterey, give her a wide berth 🙂 the skippers dangerous………..

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Lady Margaret

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Lady Margaret

Lady Margaret at Mahurangi weekend 2013 – designed by Dick Lang 1940, built for Ted Clark

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Raindance in Patio Bay – Dec 2011

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Raindance in Patio Bay - Dec 2011

Raindance & Peg (tender) in Patio Bay, Waiheke Island , Dec 2012 – designed by Lane Motor Boat Co. 1928

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Kumi Arrives Home

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Kumi Arrives Home

1905 classic launch Kumi & Haydon Afford arriving back in Auckland after a solo circumnavigation of New Zealand – March 2013 – designed by Bailey & Lowe 1905

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Woody Boater Quote

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Woody Boater Quote

Cool quote from Woody Boater

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Raindance

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1928 classic launch Raindance at Waiheke Island – designed by Lane Motor Boat Co. 1928

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