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Eight Bells-Ben Marris
Ben Marris, custodian of SAONA for the last 30 years was quietly spoken, self deprecating, and above all generous with his incredible knowledge and experience. I would be untue to say I knew him well. But we corresponded and shared stories around our boating overlaps, which alway made me smile.
Nevil Shute-ing the Breeze - The SAONA connection
“I came to understand that life is best to be lived with many adventures, preferably enjoyed on or by the water.”
AWBF Boat Folk Episode Two. SAONA
OK, I’ll lay my cards on the table… I’ve got a vested interest in this one! There aren’t many Philip Rhodes Designed boats in Australia.
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