The News, Culture and Practice of Sailing woodenboats
in Australia, New Zealand & The South Pacific.
Mason and Salthouse combine
Al frequently mentioned that the greatest praise a yacht designer could receive was the absence of his designs on the resale market. To him, this indicated how pleased the owners were with his designs.
A Pleasant Step Back To A Better Time
Despite most major sports events being cancelled in New Zealand, the Mahurangi Classic Yacht Regatta took place on Saturday in picturesque Mahurangi Harbour - about two hours sail north of Auckland.
Auckland Anniversary Day
The Kiwis are world leaders in restoring sailing craft and cherishing their very individual boats. And the world's biggest and most historic one-day regatta is just 10 days away!
Fifty-One Years Earlier …
I watched the dramatic events unfold in the early stages of the Prada Cup last weekend. I must admit that subconsciously I was hoping to dislike the whole event.
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