Thank you very much for your email enquiring about the Richard Male. I do have some information about the boat, but it is far from comprehensive at this stage. For example, I don't yet know who built her but she could have been built at Broome by the owners Streeter & Male. The content of your emails adds to my knowledge of this vessel and you will find that it already has been incorporated into her record that I have provided to you below. I have also copied this response to friends in the Luggers North Queensland group, a small group of people interested in the history of the pearling luggers. You can see the home page of this forum at http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/luggers-nq/
Anything you might like to add to the record of the Richard Male, events, experiences, photos, etc would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards
Mori
Name:Richard Male
Later names {also Sail or Rego or Fishing No}: Teisan-Y-a88b01b02b07
Fate/Status— Year: 2007Type:OperationalDetails: <UNKNOWN or N/A>
History and details:Carvel planked. Fremantle No.9 of 1959. One of 10 pearling luggers still operating out of Broome in 1973. 1980s, 1987-88 based at Thursday Island, engaged in pearl collection working out of Cooktown &Thursday Island. Converted to fishing boat by 2001. 1 mast , Cb+Hw by 2007. Cray fishing boat by 2007. Freezer, 1.8m draft. 5 berths. Bulwark for forward 1/3 length only. 2007/08 for sale in Queensland 50K +GST.
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*BRITISH CLASSIC YACHT CLUB REGATTA
PREVIEW
The waters of the Solent are soon to be graced by a spectacular gathering of some of the world's most famous and beautiful vintage racing yachts. The 2008 British Classic Yacht Club Regatta, which runs from the 20th to the 26th of July, under the auspices of the Royal Corinthian YC in Cowes, features six days of racing and has attracted an entry of more than forty classic craft. For the purposes of this regatta a 'Classic Yacht' is defined as: 'A monohull, with a minimum length on deck of thirty feet, designed and built for recreational purposes in wood or steel, to a pre-1970 design and using traditional build methods.' The entry list has been split into two classes, with entrants over seventy five feet (on deck) racing in Class Zero and the remainder being divided amongst Classes One to Four. All racing will take place under the IRC Handicap system and will include a variety of courses including long inshore as well as shorter round the cans races. On Tuesday all classes will take part in a Ladies Race. The winner of the Class Zero overall series will receive the Ryde Coronation Town Cup. This trophy, made by Joseph Rodgers, was first presented in 1902 by the inhabitants of Ryde at the Royal Victoria YC regatta and has been generously provided by the Royal Thames Yacht Club. The regatta entry list is studded with the names of celebrated racing yachts of bygone years from legendary designers such as Sparkman and Sevens, Fife, Mylne, McGruer, Rhodes, Nicholson, Robb, Hope, Buchanan, Holm and Giles. One of the most notable entries is the twenty seven metre 'Tuiga'. Built in 1909 by William Fife as a sparring partner for the then King of Spain's 'Hispania', she has been meticulously restored by Farlie Restorations. For the last ten years Tuiga has been owned by the Yacht Club de Monaco, competing at all the major classic regattas as their flagship vessel. Also adding to the spectacle in Class Zero will be the 125' restored Fife designed 'Mariquita' - a true heavyweight of the classic yacht community, in every sense of the phrase. At 42m length overall Charlie Wroe's 1915 gaff schooner 'Mariette' will be the largest boat at the regatta. Mariette is visiting the British Classic Yacht Club Regatta as part of a European tour which so far has featured cruising time in Sicily and Malta, racing at Scotland's Fife Regatta and will also include a stop off at the Pendennis Cup in Falmouth on her way back to the south of France for the Cannes and Saint Tropez regattas. The pedigree of the boats outside Class Zero is equally impressive. Brian and Yvonne Turner's Bermudan sloop 'Clarion of Wight' is a past Fastnet Race and Admiral's Cup winner. 'Opposition', perhaps better known as Ted Heath's second 'Morning Cloud' also has an Admiral's Cup victory under her belt and makes her first appearance at the BCYC Regatta this year. 1958 British America's Cup challenger 12m 'Sceptre is one of the best loved classic yachts in the UK and under the control of the Sceptre Preservation Society she has been lovingly restored to her original design and condition. Amongst the oldest boats at the regatta is Lance Rowell's 33' Thames Rater Gaff Sloop 'Dorothy' which was built by the Thames Yacht Building Company in 1894.
DAY ONE
Cowes Classics got off to a majestic start as the big boats returned to the Isle of Wight for the first time since the America's Cup Jubilee to augment the British Classic Yacht Club's already large annual regatta fleet. But first home in the historic Round the Island Race was 12-Metre Wings. Some of the best sailing weather of the summer took the 45-strong fleet on the historic eastabout course, as per America's first race. With a stiff breeze from the north-west and bright sunshine, it was not until well after Bembridge that the later starting big boats caught and swept past the small-boat fleet. But if being overtaken is ever to be relished, it will be when it is performed by such grace as the likes of The Lady Anne, Mariette and Tuiga. The decision to hold the Round the Island at the outset of a week-long regatta seems a bit of a punt by the BCYC: for the average boat, it's a long, tiring race - 60-miles with perhaps 7 knots of boat speed amid some godawful tidal conditions that are guaranteed to be against somewhere - but no-one wants to miss it even though for the week to come it will have taken a lot out of boats and crew. As it was, they got away with it, and the nigh-on perfect conditions - the wind remained constant all day and tide turned favourable at The Needles after 20.00, sweeping most stragglers into Cowes before closing time and the 21.00 cut-off - most boats returned in timely fashion and intact... if only just. Though the finish was marred by the imposition of a gate so small that Mariette and The Lady Anne would have struggled to sail through it side by side, causing many boats to miss it altogether, or to have to bleed hard earned time by returning to, the race produced the spectacle that many think Cowes deserves. First over the line, shortly after 1700hrs, was the 12-Metre Wings, racing in Class 2, with Mariette, Mariquita and The Lady Anne all closely grouped, several minutes behind. -- Martin Smith, Classic Boat
www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20080622115614cbnews.html
DAY FOUR
Strong Winds On Day 4 Of The 2008 British Yacht Club Regatta
The weather gods smiled once again on the 2008 British Yacht Club Regatta, providing bright warm sunshine and twelve to fifteen knot breezes, as the classic boats left the Cowes Yacht Haven this morning for day four of the event. One boat choosing not to race today was the 1914 8 Metre Class yacht Ierne so we took some time to find out more about this beautiful craft. Yorkshireman Huw Morris Jones told us that Ierne was built in 1914 by Fife for an Irish brewing magnate. Ierne was the earliest Bermudan 8 Metre and her rig was the first to be affectionately described as ‘Marconi’ due to her spar’s obvious resemblance to a large radio aerial. The non-gaff rig was not an immediate success however and Ierne broke two masts in her first season of racing. Morris Jones explains ‘We have some of the correspondence from the then owner, questioning whether the Bermudan idea was a good one and commenting that the cost of replacement masts was causing his bank manager some concern’. Out on the Class Zero racecourse the big boats were revelling in the freshening breeze. For the crew of Mariette this was a chance to show the true ability of their beautiful boat in conditions that suited her best. Enthusiasm got the better of some of the skippers at the start with Wings, Tuiga, Sceptre and Kelpie all adjudged to be over the line and consequently incurring a three minute time penalty. As expected, Mariette blasted around the course, eating up the twenty miles in just over two hours and forty minutes. Legendary yachtsman Harold Cudmore, sailing this week on Tuiga told us that it had been a marvellous day out on the water. ‘This week we are having great racing because we are so evenly matched with The Lady Anne. Today the race turned upon one decision - we chose not to gybe on the run because we were not sure how it would work out and they managed to pull it off meaning they beat us on the water. That is just how yacht racing should be’. When the final results were calculated, unsurprisingly Mariette took the corrected time win, with Wings in second and Tuiga placed third. There was a special moment in Class Three today when Jamie Matheson’s Opposition claimed victory in the first race of the day. Better known as British Prime Minister Edward Heath’s most successful boat, Morning Cloud II, she has recently emerged from an eight month refit at the local Lallows Yard where she had originally been built. Echoing some of the many wins from her illustrious past, today Opposition took line honours and a corrected time win ahead of C van Rijckevorsel’s Sensa and Martin Thomas’s Charm of Rhu. Aboard Swanilda Danny Brock was pleased with his fifth in class and told us that this result was a big improvement. ‘I am always at the back but we did well to day for two reasons. Firstly it was windy and Swanilda likes a bit of breeze but secondly we had our secret weapon Rosie Chapman on the helm. Rosie is a Laser radial sailor from Mounts Bay and she is in the British Olympic Squad for the 2012 Olympics. She was brilliant today and she whipped us all into shape.
http://www.rcyc.co.uk
FINAL DAY
Competitors were greeted by light winds and overcast skies on the final day of racing at the 2008 British Classic Yacht Club Regatta in Cowes. Many of the class series would be decided on the result of today's single race and there was a palpable air of anticipation as the fleet left the Cowes Yacht Haven this morning.
With the breeze remaining light, the big boats made slow but steady progress around the fifteen mile course and it was just over three hours later that Mariquita crossed the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club finish to take a line honours win. Some four minutes after came Tuiga, with Mariette hot on her heels. When the results had been calculated, Tuiga had taken a comprehensive handicap race win. Having performed impressively in the lightish conditions for such a big yacht, was Mariette was second and Kelpie corrected into third. This meant that in the overall standings Tuiga's win enabled her to retain her position at the top of the leader board and could celebrate a Class Zero win. Mariette finished just two points behind in second place with The Lady Anne third. There was no closer battle for the overall series than in Class Four, where going into the last race, Roger Dann's Leonie and Lance Rowell's Dorothy were tied on points. In the crucial final race the upper hand in that battle went to Leonie who finished second today behind Adam Gosling's Sinbad of Abersoch. Dorothy struggled to find her form and could only manage an eleventh. Today's results gave Roger Dann and his crew aboard Leonie a well deserved class victory by nine points from of Sinbad of Abersoch whose win leapfrogged them past Dorothy into second. In Class Two, despite winning the final race, Brian & Yvonne Turner's Clarion of Wight had to concede the overall series to Martin Thomas's Charm of Rhu by a margin of just three points. David Messon's Josephine, who at the beginning of the week had scored well in the Round the Island race, also put a consistent series together for the rest of the regatta, helping her to secure third overall. Throughout the regatta there was little doubt in Class Two about who the winning boat would be. David Murrin's Cetewayo won both legs of the Round the Island Race, the Ladies Day race as well as three other races to finish on eight points – twelve point six points ahead of the next boat. Their stellar performance during the week also earned David Murrin and his polished team aboard Cetewayo, the 2008 British Yacht Club Regatta overall title. The Brian Keelan Memorial Trophy for the best gaff rigged yacht was awarded to the Yacht Club De Monaco's Tuiga. Based upon the votes of all the competing skippers, Tim Blackman's Infanta was given the 'Je Ne Sais Quoi' award for the boat which most believed had 'that special something'. The Classic Boat Magazine prize for 'most gentlemanly behaviour' was given to Chris & Liz Day's Thendara, in recognition of their courteous conduct on the racecourse. Trophies were presented at a sumptuous Prizegiving Dinner at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club dinner this evening. On Saturday 26th of July all the competitors have been invited to take part in a Parade of Sail off the Royal Yacht Squadron at 1000, followed by a 'Payback' Race for Classes Two, Three and Four starting at 1130 from a Committee Boat line.
Full results at www.rcyc.co.uk
http://www.classicyachtmag.com/WBS2008.htm
There is video of Friday's Cowes Classics Regatta Class 1 race 4 at www.malcolmdonald.com
There is a selection of stills at http://www.marineaction.co.uk
There is a selection of stills at http://www.rick-tomlinson.com.
Video from the start of the Class Zero boats on Monday and other images captured at the regatta can be found on the Offshore Rules website at http://www.offshorerules.com
*BREST
Increasing Awareness of the Past and the Present
Brest 2008 is playing host to a traditional fleet of some 25 varieties of boats from the shores of Galicia including Gamelas from Da Garda and La Coruña, Dornas and Bucetas from southern Galicia, Galleons and Lighters (Lanchas xeiteiras) from the area of Mouros, a mixture of craft from Vigo, Cesantes, Ribadeo and Caril and even a 1966 steamship and a schooner from 1918. A deserving cause in the spotlight today is the sinking of the 1924 Majorcan schooner, Tho Pa Ga, en route for Brest 2008. The 42 m vessel sank on July 8th off nearby Ile de Sein. The 9 crew members escaped unharmed following the rapid intervention by the French coastguard, the Navy and Brittany Ferries' Pont Aven but today this historical monument, one of the jewels of Spanish maritime heritage, is lying 116 metres down in an area to the SW of Sein. An association "Sauvez la goélette Tho Pa Ga" (Save the schooner Tho Pa Ga) has been created at Brest 2008 and the plan is to raise funds to refloat her before the autumn. Bearing the beautiful Tibetan name Tho Ga Pa, "he who listens with delight", the boat has been home to owner Gerald Delgado for the past 35 years and he and his crew were involved in a particularly emotional press conference this afternoon to publicise their plight at Brest 2008. French round the world sailor, Olivier de Kersauson, the patron of this maritime event, refers to himself as the first of the festival's 'clients'. "This gathering of 2,000 boats from every corner of the globe, is like no other. It's a living exhibition of everything in the world that is capable of sailing. Men (and women) have made boats which correspond with their seas and their needs. Whatever the boat, it represents a real exercise of applied intelligence and to see them sail is the best way to understand that. I am extremely touched by all the boats which are present at Brest 2008 because they have all helped write a different page in the history books and, as far as the older boats are concerned, if they have survived the test of time, it is because they were and are exceptional and the best of their time and hence worth saving and restoring."
-- Kate Jennings
The Merging Of Centuries
The ocean currents have swept right across the event with the arrival of Thomas Coville and his brand new Atlantic record, and the departure of the beautiful training ship from Rio de Janeiro bound for Liverpool. From Adriatic waters, Croatia has been the country in the spotlight today and its village was officially opened this morning by the President of this young republic, which has been warmly welcomed to Brest 2008. The oldest boat of the fleet at Brest 2008 is the 1868 Anna Rogde, a Norwegian schooner from Harstad and with the arrival of the 32 metre maxi-trimaran Sodeb'O, launched in Sydney, Australia in June 2006, comes a merging of centuries. The town of Brest and event organizers Pen Duick have introduced a brand new element to these maritime celebrations by inviting sailboats from modern day ocean racing to join the fleet of traditional boats. They are all here, Imoca 60 footers, Figaros, 50 footers, and Maxis. Thomas Coville and his 32 m maxi trimaran Sodeb'O had promised to attend Brest 2008 and now it's a done deal with the added bonus of pocketing an Atlantic record en route. Pierre Bojic, General Manager of Pen Duick, is here of course to welcome home the hero of the day: "The arrival of Thomas today is particularly moving, because it reminds me of 14th July 1981. It was Marc Pajot who arrived in Brest after having beaten this famous "Atlantic record" in 9 days 10 hours 6 minutes and 34 seconds, and he arrived in Brest on the day of the French national holiday, which I thought was quite symbolic! After the triumphant arrival of Francis Joyon on January 20th from his fantastic solo round the world record and now Thomas Coville's arrival today, in the heart of the Maritime Festival, a new era of ocean racing is opening in Brest, thanks to these fabulous, oceangoing giant multihulls. We'll see them here again for the Brest Ultime Challenge in December 2011."
An International Melting Pot Of Maritime Heritage
The departure of boats is always laced with nostalgia but when it consists of nearly 2,000 craft, each with their own maritime heritage, culture and tradition, amidst an atmosphere resounding with sirens and horns in thanks to the whole of Brest for its warm welcome, the emotion as they cast off for new horizons is tangible. It is warm though, with blue skies and fluffy clouds to provide the procession with enough breeze to tease them out to sea. As they disappear from view under the flags of around 30 countries, perhaps one of the most intriguing things about the Brest Maritime Festival is that you can really appreciate the significance and the privilege of what it is to play host to international maritime heritage. 500,000 visitors have flocked to Brest 2008 in NW France over the past six days and the majority of the locals have come down to the port everyday and every year since the festival began, eager not to miss out. On the water, around 500 local spectator boats from the pretty little coastal villages of Conquet, Camaret and Moulin Blanc and elsewhere have come out to give their historic counterparts the send off they deserve. A third of the Brest 2008 fleet will head for the 3 day event at Douarnenez, whilst a number of the tall ships will make for Liverpool, UK for the big tall ship festival. The remaining craft will slowly wend their way home, to horizons far and wide, their minds already thinking ahead to Brest 2012. As well as being an inspiration to a host of other events, the Brest Maritime Festival has also proved to be an inspiration for a vast number of projects, including the Matthew, based in Bristol, UK, a replica of Italian John Cabot's journey across the Atlantic to discover Canada. From historic replicas to large yachts and coasters, fishing boats and working boats, classic boats, small traditional craft and skiffs, classic motorboats from the 'belle epoque', exotic boats such as Asian junks, pirogues and boats from the West Indies, the Southern Ocean and Polynesia, adventure boats which have made incredible journeys around the globe, fishing boats, crab boats, trawlers, as well as modern day offshore racing boats from Figaro Beneteaus, to Mumms, to Imoca 60 footers and ORMA and Maxi trimarans, the Brest Maritime Festival has certainly had it all.
Brest 2008 has welcomed crews from France, Spain, Holland, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, Vietnam, Switzerland, Croatia, USA, Madagascar, Russia, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Madagascar, USA and New Zealand to name but a few, and the result is a delightfully international melting pot of maritime heritage.
http://www.brest2008.fr
http://www.stichelbaut.com
*TALL SHIPS PART ONE
From Malin to Hebrides, Fair Isle and Viking, through seas made familiar by the shipping forecast, some 60 sailing ships are racing from Liverpool to Norway. The annual tall ships race, shows, magnificently, that the age of sail is not over. Around a million people are said to have come to see the ships in Liverpool, as the city's docks were filled, just as they were 150 years before, with sloops and barques, ketches and full-rigged square ships, a jumble of spars and masts that dominated the waterfront. The ships come from all over the world, offering excitement and training to their crews, many of them young people who have never done anything like it before. The vessels are living things, kept at sea by people who love them; so much more vibrant than other ocean-going relics now tied up as museums. The Moshulu, which carried a young Eric Newby to Australia in 1939, a journey he described in The Last Grain Race, is now a restaurant in Philadelphia; the Falls of Clyde, the last floating four-masted ship in the world, may soon be sunk at sea because money cannot be found to preserve it. More cheerful is the prospect of a new era of commercial sailing: this week the Kathleen & May, a 108-year-old triple-masted wooden ship arrives in Dublin carrying a cargo of 30,000 bottles of French wine. There are other schemes to attach giant kites to container ships, to cut their fuel consumption. The old rule of the sea, "steam gives way to sail", may soon be needed again. -- from the editors of the Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk
*TALL SHIPS PART TWO
Tall Ships Parade out of Liverpool . The latest Tall Ship extravaganza to come to British shores saw Liverpool and the Mersey play host to the Tall Ship's Races 2008 from 18 to 21 July. The event culminated in a parade of sail down the Mersey. The fleet of approximately 60 vessels gathered in formation and then proceeded downriver and out to sea, lead by the frigate HMS Argyll and accompanied by a small flotilla of other craft. It was a spectacular sight with thousands of people lining both banks of the river to watch the vessels and take advantage of every vantage point available. The parade began at 1400 and almost three hours later the final vessels were out of sight and heading north. The fleet made for an area off the north coast of Northern Ireland for the race start on 23 July. The vessels, ranging in size from the 78.7m barque Statsraad Lehmkuhl to the Class D vessels of about 15m in length, will then undertake the challenging voyage around the north of Scotland and head across the North Sea to Maloy, Norway (1-4 August). After four days in Maloy, the fleet will undertake a cruise-in-company to Bergen, Norway (9-12 August), before the final race leg, which will take the fleet south along the west coast of Norway and down the North Sea to Den Helder, Netherlands, for the final celebrations (20-23 August). -- Nick Leach, Ships Monthly, cited in YBW.com:
http://www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20080622123139ybwnews.html
*TALL SHIPS PART THREE
Dear editor of CYON
I am writing to you in regard to the 1878 iron square rigged sailing ship Falls of Clyde that is under threat of being destroyed at Honolulu, Hawaii.
Her plight might be of interest to your readers, and I would be grateful for any exposure that you could give this story.Further information can be obtained from my web page at:
www.boatregister.net/FallsOfClyde.html http://www.boatregister.net/FallsOfClyde.html . You are welcome to use text that I have written directly for composing an article.
Please get back to me should you have any queries or require further information.
Yours sincerely, Mori Flapan
*PETER GOSS & SPIRIT OF MYSTERY
Following CYON 0014 Peter Harrris Wrote.....
Dear Editor
Please note that prompted by your CYON newsletter some months ago, I wrote to Pete Goss about Spirit of Mystery. Tall Ships Victoria and RYCV (http://www.rycv.yachting.org.au) are now the official hosts for the Australian end of the adventure and we are in regular contact with Pete and his organisation. News of the visit plans will be posted on the TSV website (http://www.tallshipsvictoria.org) where you can now find pics of SoM under sail and of the deck layout etc and initial details of the planning group in Melbourne.
Regards
Peter Harris
And News on the Launch....
Goss Gives Boat A Big Thumbs Up,Sailor and adventurer Pete Goss has given a big thumbs up to his Cornish Lugger Spirit of Mystery after initial sea trials. The first photos of the stunning 37-foot wooden vessel under sail were released today and Pete says that he is ecstatic. The 46 year-old Westcountry sailor and adventurer was positively beaming after stepping ashore. He said: "She is a thing of beauty; an organic living object that is everything I dreamed of and more. She sails well and is safe, fun, simple and kind. I couldn't be happier." The crew is now undergoing training every weekend wherever possible and will undertake a two-week sea passage to prepare for their epic journey to Australia, which will commence in October. Like the original crew, who were all related by either blood or marriage, it will be a family affair comprising: Pete Goss; his younger brother Andy; Pete's youngest son Eliot (who is 14); and Pete's brother-in-law Mark Maidment. The boat will be available for the public to see at several events over the coming months including:
A weekend at the Classic Boat Rally at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, commencing Friday 1 August ,Spirit of Mystery is back at its 'spiritual birth place' on Monday 25 August, as Pete Goss opens the Newlyn Fish Festival and introduces Spirit of Mystery for her naming ceremony and blessing by the Mission to Seamen ,The Southampton Boat Show, Friday 12 September - Spirit of Mystery will be a star attraction at the Boat Show press day
http://www.petegoss.com
Photos at http://www.lloyd-images.com.
*NEW YORK YACHT CLUB BIENNIAL RACE WEEK
Saturday July 19th may go down as the most memorable at the New York Yacht Club's (NYYC) sixth biennial Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex. With 53 classic yachts gathered here to race in celebration of Olin Stephens's 100th Birthday, plenty of friends and admirers were on hand at Harbour Court this evening when the famous designer -- of S&S (Sparkman & Stephens design firm) fame -- joined them for dinner and a birthday cake. "It's hard to live up to what they say about me," said Stephens, whose designs comprise more than half the fleet here. "I don't know what all the fuss is about." In a presentation to a crowd of 600, John Rousmaniere, Olin's friend, author and NYYC historian, explained, "I've always said you have to know the man by his works because he's too humble to talk about his contributions to the world of ! sailing." Stephens's birthday cake resembled one of the famous S&S designs competing here: Ed Kane's (Concord, Mass.) 73-foot Bolero, built in 1950. Bolero once belonged to John Nicholas Brown, whose family owned Harbour Court before it became the New York Yacht Club's summer clubhouse. After two races today, Bolero finished third overall in Class 1, which sailed "outside" on Rhode Island Sound on a course shared by the 12 Metre classes. Trevor Fetter's (Newport, R.I.) 68-foot S&S-designed Black Watch, built in 1938, currently stands in first in that class after two victories today. Meanwhile, "inside" and up Narragansett Bay, two more race circles accommodated another six classes. Closely watched in Class 2 was Edgar Cato's (Charlotte, N.C.) 52-foot Dorade, one of Stephens' earliest designs, which revolutionized the future of yacht design and with which Stephens -- then in his early 20s -- handily won the 1931 Transatlantic and Fastnet Races. The accomplishment, unthinkable at the time for a yacht so small and being sailed by a young amateur crew, was rewarded with a Ticker Tape Parade down Broadway in New York during the height of the Depression. Today, Dorade finished second after posting a 4-1 today, behind Tom Hill's (San Juan, Puerto Rico) newly acquired 52-foot "Q" Boat Falcon with a 2-2, and ahead of Samuel Croll's (Rye, N.Y.) 52-foot 8 Meter Angelita with a 1-4. All three boats, like most of the entries competing here this weekend, are beautifully restored to lines and perfection reminiscent of classic yachting's Golden Era. While the 12 Metre class started Friday, a day earlier than the rest of the fleet, the eight-boat Shields class sailed Saturday, and for one day only, to determine overall winner Peter Clark (Newport, R.I.). Clark, sailing Virginia, won three of four races to post six points to Jeffrey Gladchun's (Middletown, R.I.) nine aboard Coffee Grinder. In 1963, Olin Stephens was commissioned by Cornelius Shields to design a modern follow-up to the International One Design; the 30-foot Shields was the result.
http://www.nyyc.org
& From Sparkman and Stephens
Hang A Welcome Home Dorade Crew Ribbon On My Tent
To all of our yachting friends and colleagues: In 1931 Dorade swept a fleet of larger sailing yachts to win the Transatlantic Race. Dorade then went on to win the Fastnet Race of that same year. This set the stage for the future success of the fledgling designer Olin Stephens, then 21. The boat was crewed by Olin, his brother Rod, their father and some friends. Considering the economic depression at home, America was looking for any reason to celebrate. Upon their return to New York, a ticker tape parade was held on Broadway, starting with a reception at City Hall. Welcome Home ribbons were distributed among the crowd. In celebration of Olin's 100th Birthday we have had a number of these commemorative ribbons made. At the recent Birthday party held at the New York Yacht Clubs' Harbor Court in Newport we saw almost everyone wearing these ribbons. It was a touching tribute to Olin. We would like to offer these to our yachting friends as a small token of appreciation. They make a fine bookmark. How to get one: Simply send an email to: info@... with the subject line "Dorade Ribbon" and be sure to include mailing instructions: your name and address. We'll drop one in the mail to you, no matter where you are. There's no charge at all.
You can see an original copy of this ribbon by visiting the ongoing Sparkman & Stephens exhibit at the Museum of Yachting, Newport, Rhode Island.
http://www.sparkmanstephens.com
*12 METERS AT NYYC
Newport Rhode Island, USA: It was all about 12 Metres today when 13 of the boats -- known for their role in America's Cup history during the "Twelve Era" (1958-1987) -- raced on Narragansett Bay to set in motion the New York Yacht Club's (NYYC) sixth biennial Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex. The 12 Metres will be joined Saturday and Sunday by another 40 classic yachts, many of which are Sparkman and Stephens designs gathered in celebration of designer Olin Stephens's 100th Birthday Celebration, being held in conjunction with this first half of Race Week. (The second half picks up next Thursday with four days of racing for 123 boats in One-Design, IRC and PHRF classes.) In the Modern Division, two of the most famous S&S-designed 12 Metres -- Courageous, skippered by Stephen Glascock (Middletown, R.I.) and helmed by Jamie Hilton (Newport, R.I.), and Intrepid, skippered by Jack Curtin (New York, N.Y.) -- are tied on points, each holding on to a first- and second-place finish from today's two races. Looking as sleek and youthful as in the days when they each successfully defended two America's Cups (Intrepid in 1967/'70 and Courageous in 1974/'77), the two historic Twelves have had a "great rivalry for the better part of 10 years," according to Curtin. In other action, USA 61, skippered by Ralph Isham (New York, N.Y.) and helmed by Andy MacGowan (Middletown, R.I.), posted two bullets in Grand Prix division. Alain Hanover's (Newport, R.I.) 1958 Cup Winner Columbia leads Traditional division, while Elizabeth Tiedemann's (Newport, R.I.) Northern Light is 1-1 in Classic division to lead. This September marks the 25th Anniversary of Newport, and America, losing the Cup. It also marks the 50th Anniversary of the beginning of the Twelve Era. Stephens designed six other 12 Metres in addition to the eight sailing here. "It's the celebration for Olin that makes this regatta so special," said Curtin. "We feel strongly about our connection to Olin and the history that he is part of; it was our obligation to the sport to be here."
For full results http://www.nyyc.org
http://www.regattanews.com
* 12 METERS IN EUROPE
Held in Glücksburg, Germany, the Robbe & Berking 12 Metre World Championship (Classic Vintage and Antique Division) competed last week, wherein Patrizio Bertelli and the crew of his 12 metre Nyala won the 2008 Classic World Championship.
Photos by Kai Greiser http://www.sealens.com
http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/photos/08/0713
* EIGHT METER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Hanko, Norway: The famous racecourse at Hanko, Norway showed itself from the best side during the 2008 International 8 Metre World Championship Chopard last week. After five days of intense racing the Swiss yacht "Aluette" with helmsman Eckhard Kaller could raise the Coppa d'Italia and the World Cup trophies. Home favorite H.M. King Harald of Norway took a very popular victory in the "Sira Cup" with his classic "Sira". With excellent sailing conditions the whole week and a flawless organizing of the races, class president Fred Meyer, Switzerland, said the championships in Norway had been the best 8 Metre Worlds for at least the ten last years. He might have taken into consideration the social events as well; H.M. King Harald holding receptions onboard the royal ship "NORGE", Norwegian yachtsmen inviting the foreign crew to dine at their summer houses, and of course the big price giving and closing party sponsored by the Swiss watch and jewelry company Chopard. Five modern 8mRs were competing at Hanko, four of them were fighting within the first four places in every race. The 18 other yachts at Hanko were classic, and competing for different trophies in different divisions. The most prestigious was definitely the "Sira Cup", established and donated by the late majesty King Olav of Norway when the 8 metre Worlds were held at Hanko in 1983, and named by his own, green 1938-built 8 metre. Three yachts stood out from the rest: "Sira" (now helmed by Olav's son, King Harald), the Finnish "Silja" (helmed by Henrik Thelen), and the French "Cutty-Tou" (helmed and owned by the Minos brothers). Sira had some really bad starts the entire week, its crew and helmsman being used to much lighter and faster yachts from the King's Fram campaign in the IMS and TP52 classes. But Sira sailed very well in all conditions, and kept Silja just behind most of the time. Cutty-Tou had to struggle with bad results from the first day, but showed later in the week that they could really challenge the Finns and the Norwegians. After an exciting series of races, with the cla! ssics some times challenging the modern yachts, Sira and her crew managed a three-point win over Silja, with Cutty- Tou six more points behind. Sira Cup has not been won by any Norwegian 8 metre before, and class president Fred Meyer said at the price giving ceremony: - Congratulations! The Sira Cup is back home after 25 years! Meyer himself won the Neptue Trophy with his beautiful "Catina VI", being the best Vintage boat of the Championships, and Swedish Kjell Nilsson won the First Rule class with his 100 year old, gaff rigged 8 metre "Asagao". The 2008 International 8 Metre World Championship Chopard is part of the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club's 125-years anniversary celebration. The other big event in this anniversary season is the European Championship for the Dragon Class in Oslo in August. -- Ivar Gilsa
http://www.kns.no/Engelsk/Race/8mR_World_Championship/
* SWEDISH SQUARE METER RULE
>From Olof Holt: The Swedish Square Meter Rule celebrates 100 years in 2008. Dissatisfaction with the then new International R Meter Rule demanded a new measurement rule that would produce boats that could be sailed by families as well as offer good and fun racing. It covers nine classes, 15, 22, 30, 40, 55, 75, 95, 120 and 150 sqm (1 sqm = aprox. 11 sqft). The fleet is also called Swedish Skerry Cruisers or Square Skerry Yachts. Recently anumber of the largest cruisers assembled for an Anniversary race on the Baltic Sea. The RC boat was Götheborg, a recently built, 135 feet replica of the Swedish East Indiaman that sank in the inlet of the Gothenburg harbor in September, 1745, just short of completing her return from China. Great
photos at http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/news/08/0714
* PHOENICIAN REPLICA
More than 2,500 years after the first circumnavigation of Africa by the Phoenicians, a brand new replica ship with 20 paying crew is preparing to follow in the footsteps of these ancient mariners. According to the Greek Historian, Herodotus, in 600 BC, Phoenician mariners achieved the first circumnavigation of Africa in a 21-metre square-rigged ship with around 10 rowing stations on each side. Philip Beale, a City fund manager turned adventurer, arranged for a team of Syrian boat builders to begin construction of a replica Phoenician ship in 2007. The 17,000 mile historical voyage will begin from Syria on 1 August with 20 paying crew aboard. After navigating down the east coast and tackling the Cape of Good Hope, the boat will return up the west coast, through the straits of Gibraltar and across the Med back to Syria, followed by a trip to the UK in summer 2009. Philip Beale has previous experience with such a journey. In 2003, he set sail aboard the Borobudur, a recreation of another historical voyage from Indonesia to Africa.
www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20080611150353pbogeneral.html
For more information about the Phoenicia Expedition, please visit: http://www.phoenicia.org.uk
“I like to have Chinese furniture in my home as a constant and painful reminder of how much has been destroyed in China. The contrast between the beauty of the past and the ugliness of the modern is nowhere sharper than in China. “ Jung Chang
Garry has also been talking to me about the WA part of the project for later this year/early next, and digging up some of the archival movie footage that is out there.
It's a great project.
Cheers,
Michael
On Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 6:10 AM, bobgdll <bobgdll@...> wrote:
Hi all, some interesting news. Author Garry Kerr is currently in T.I.
collecting interviews and testimonials from surviving divers and crew
of the Torres Strait Pearling Industry in preparation for a
documentary he hopes to produce later this year. I met up with Garry
in Cairns last week together with lugger enthusiast Shayne Thompson
(also a documentary maker who recenty moved from Broome to Cairns).
One of the best 3 hour lunches I have ever experienced. Garry's
itinerary also includes a stop over in Innisfail and Cardwell before
his return to Tasmania next week.
Hi all, some interesting news. Author Garry Kerr is currently in T.I.
collecting interviews and testimonials from surviving divers and crew
of the Torres Strait Pearling Industry in preparation for a
documentary he hopes to produce later this year. I met up with Garry
in Cairns last week together with lugger enthusiast Shayne Thompson
(also a documentary maker who recenty moved from Broome to Cairns).
One of the best 3 hour lunches I have ever experienced. Garry's
itinerary also includes a stop over in Innisfail and Cardwell before
his return to Tasmania next week.
Hi Mori
Interesting! I can't recall seeing the name, but a survey at
Cooktown in 1899 (the year of the great cyclone!) is suggestive.
The Cooktown records are patchy (well, mostly mouldy actually!) but
I'll re-examine what I've got.
Thanks for the note, anyway. Well spotted!
--- In luggers-nq@..., "Michael Gregg"
<luggerite@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Mori,
> It seems a reasonable suggestion given the dimensions and the Qld
survey at
> that time. She is a just bit beamy for the standard 36 foot
pearler though.
> However I haven't got any record of a lugger by that name in WA or
Qld, and
> certainly never registered for pearling in WA... Over to Tony and
the others
> who know the Qld records...
>
> Cheers,
> Michael
>
> On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 10:11 PM, Mori Flapan <mflapan@...> wrote:
>
> > Dear all
> >
> > I came across the following record on my database and I am
wondering
> > whether she was a pearling lugger. Does anyone know?
> >
> > Regards
> > Mori
> >
> > Name: Excelsior
> > Later names {also Sail or Rego or Fishing No}: <UNKNOWN>
> > Material: Wood
> > Rig: Ketch Rig changes & identification codes: <UNKNOWN>
> > Type: <UNKNOWN> Propulsion: Sail
> > Designer: <UNKNOWN>
> > Year built: 1891 Yard or Job No: <UNKNOWN>
> > Builder: <UNKNOWN>
> > Where built: Lake Macquarie, NSW
> > Engines: <UNKNOWN or N/A>
> > Boilers/Gearing: <UNKNOWN or N/A><UNKNOWN or N/A>
> > Official Number: 106229 IMO Number: <UNKNOWN or N/A>
> > Dimensions (ft)—Length: 36.599998 Breadth: 14.4 Depth: 4
> > Volumetric `tonnage' measurements (1 ton = 100 cubic ft):
> > Gross: <UNKNOWN> Underdeck: <UNKNOWN> Net: 14
> > Decks: <UNKNOWN> Deck Erections: <UNKNOWN>
> > Number of funnels &location: <UNKNOWN or N/A> Number of
bulkheads:
> > <UNKNOWN>
> > Tanks, etc: <UNKNOWN> Freeboard: <UNKNOWN>
> > Stem: <UNKNOWN> Figurehead: <UNKNOWN> Stern: <UNKNOWN>
> > PORTS and owners: SYDNEY'99b10b17b28b46 C.H.Harland &J.Reynolds
> > Fate/Status— Year: <UNKNOWN> Type: <UNKNOWN> Details: <UNKNOWN
or N/A>
> > History and details: Sydney No.31 of 1899. 1907/02 surveyed at
> > Cooktown, Qld.
> > References (see
http://www.boatregister.net/RANZS_References.htm):
> > Naa1:Ranzs10,17,28,46
> > Weblink:
> > Research notes:
> >
> >
> >
>
It seems a reasonable suggestion given the dimensions and the Qld survey at that time. She is a just bit beamy for the standard 36 foot pearler though. However I haven't got any record of a lugger by that name in WA or Qld, and certainly never registered for pearling in WA... Over to Tony and the others who know the Qld records...
Cheers,
Michael
On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 10:11 PM, Mori Flapan <mflapan@...> wrote:
Dear all
I came across the following record on my database and I am wondering
whether she was a pearling lugger. Does anyone know?
Regards
Mori
Name: Excelsior
Later names {also Sail or Rego or Fishing No}: <UNKNOWN>
Material: Wood
Rig: Ketch Rig changes & identification codes: <UNKNOWN>
Type: <UNKNOWN> Propulsion: Sail
Designer: <UNKNOWN>
Year built: 1891 Yard or Job No: <UNKNOWN>
Builder: <UNKNOWN>
Where built: Lake Macquarie, NSW
Engines: <UNKNOWN or N/A>
Boilers/Gearing: <UNKNOWN or N/A><UNKNOWN or N/A>
Official Number: 106229 IMO Number: <UNKNOWN or N/A>
Dimensions (ft)—Length: 36.599998 Breadth: 14.4 Depth: 4
Volumetric `tonnage' measurements (1 ton = 100 cubic ft):
Gross: <UNKNOWN> Underdeck: <UNKNOWN> Net: 14
Decks: <UNKNOWN> Deck Erections: <UNKNOWN>
Number of funnels &location: <UNKNOWN or N/A> Number of bulkheads:
<UNKNOWN>
Tanks, etc: <UNKNOWN> Freeboard: <UNKNOWN>
Stem: <UNKNOWN> Figurehead: <UNKNOWN> Stern: <UNKNOWN>
PORTS and owners: SYDNEY'99b10b17b28b46 C.H.Harland &J.Reynolds
Fate/Status— Year: <UNKNOWN> Type: <UNKNOWN> Details: <UNKNOWN or N/A>
History and details: Sydney No.31 of 1899. 1907/02 surveyed at
Cooktown, Qld.
References (see http://www.boatregister.net/RANZS_References.htm):
Naa1:Ranzs10,17,28,46
Weblink:
Research notes:
Dear all
I came across the following record on my database and I am wondering
whether she was a pearling lugger. Does anyone know?
Regards
Mori
Name: Excelsior
Later names {also Sail or Rego or Fishing No}: <UNKNOWN>
Material: Wood
Rig: Ketch Rig changes & identification codes: <UNKNOWN>
Type: <UNKNOWN> Propulsion: Sail
Designer: <UNKNOWN>
Year built: 1891 Yard or Job No: <UNKNOWN>
Builder: <UNKNOWN>
Where built: Lake Macquarie, NSW
Engines: <UNKNOWN or N/A>
Boilers/Gearing: <UNKNOWN or N/A><UNKNOWN or N/A>
Official Number: 106229 IMO Number: <UNKNOWN or N/A>
Dimensions (ft)—Length: 36.599998 Breadth: 14.4 Depth: 4
Volumetric `tonnage' measurements (1 ton = 100 cubic ft):
Gross: <UNKNOWN> Underdeck: <UNKNOWN> Net: 14
Decks: <UNKNOWN> Deck Erections: <UNKNOWN>
Number of funnels &location: <UNKNOWN or N/A> Number of bulkheads:
<UNKNOWN>
Tanks, etc: <UNKNOWN> Freeboard: <UNKNOWN>
Stem: <UNKNOWN> Figurehead: <UNKNOWN> Stern: <UNKNOWN>
PORTS and owners: SYDNEY'99b10b17b28b46 C.H.Harland &J.Reynolds
Fate/Status— Year: <UNKNOWN> Type: <UNKNOWN> Details: <UNKNOWN or N/A>
History and details: Sydney No.31 of 1899. 1907/02 surveyed at
Cooktown, Qld.
References (see http://www.boatregister.net/RANZS_References.htm):
Naa1:Ranzs10,17,28,46
Weblink:
Research notes:
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*SPIRIT OF MYSTERY
After months of building, the waiting is nearly over for sailor and adventurer Pete Goss MBE, who launched the 37-foot Cornish lugger 'Spirit of Mystery' this past Saturday in Millbrook, near Torpoint, South East Cornwall. The full crew was also afloat together for the first time as they stepped aboard Spirit of Mystery and felt the history beneath their feet. Like the original crew, who were all related by either blood or marriage, it will be a family affair with the crew comprising: Pete Goss; his younger brother Andy; Pete's youngest son Eliot (who will be 14 when they set sail; and Pete's brother in law Andy Maidment. Pete has built Spirit of Mystery to shine a light on the bravery of the seven Cornishmen who made the heroic journey to Melbourne to escape poverty and seek out a new life in Australia. Leaving Newlyn on Saturday 18th November 1854, the Mystery travelled about 11,800 nautical miles in 116 days before arriving in Melbourne on 14th March 1855. Pete will follow in their wake in a boat that has had history literally built into it, as Pete has sourced wood from Nelson's Victory and the Cutty Sark, and a part of the rigging from the SS Great Britain. The project will also be a useful tool for the Cornwall Playing for Success charity, of which Pete is a founding trustee. Not only will it raise awareness of the out of school hours education initiative, the children will also follow the adventure and therefore learn about local and social history, boat building, navigation and a host of other subjects as part of the 'Sense of Place' program.
http://www.petegoss.com
*PROJECTS AVAILABLE
Traditional Boat Works in San Diego, California has three interesting classic yacht projects looking for new owners: ALTAMAR, #3 of the legendary Cal 32's, designed by Nick Potter and launched in 1937; VANJA VI, a 30 Square meter, designed by Knud Reimers, launched 1944 (pictured at right); LAUGHING LADY, a rare Luders designed and built powerboat launched 1949. Take advantage of the weak dollar to take over the restoration of any or all of these classic boats. TBW - the very highly qualified and experienced wooden boat yard on the west coast who restored Cotton Blossom II - will provide detailed specs and estimates.
Contact Doug Jones about these and other wooden boat projects, including hull work and spars.
doug@... ,
http://www.traditionalboatworks.net , or 1-619-542-1229.
*BALMAIN REGATTA
Balmain Sailing Club is pleased to announce that the Annual Regatta is to be held again .on Sunday 26th October 2008
This year’s event will be a contributing even further to our local community and the sport of Sailing. The regatta initially started in 1849 and was run continuously up until the outbreak of the First World War. It is one of the oldest regattas in Australia and in recent years it has become a celebration of Balmain, our connection to Sydney Harbour, the boating industry, and our love of sailing that still survives today within this community. The event attracts nearly 3000 people to the Balmain waterways and foreshore throughout the day and with over 150 vessels it has become one of the spectacles in the area. These vessels range from the modern racing yachts and dinghies of today, to wooden classic yachts and vintage skiffs of yesteryear. The Regatta features races and events throughout the day including: The local Pub Challenge (at least 12 of the possible 25 local pubs and clubs), The Services Cup, (Police, Fire, Ambulance and Water Police), Local putt-putts, Vintage 18ft, 10ft and 6ft skiffs, Vintage wooden yachts (including vessels from the Maritime Museum), Modern yachts (3 divisions), Modern dinghies (including Inter-club challenges), In addition to the racing on the water, volunteers and sponsors combine to ensure that a wide selection of food and beverages are available throughout the day. The event also features an exciting, non-stop entertainment program for the land lovers and sailors once they return from competition. The regatta’s aim is to encourage community spirit, and raise funds and awareness for SailabilityNSW and the Balmain Sailing Club. Stephen Prince, Commodore - Balmain Sailing Club bsclub@...
www.balmainsailingclub.com
*BREST 2008
Today marked the opening of Brest 2008 in the presence of the Port Admiral François Cuillandre and famous French sailor Olivier de Kersauson, who rang in the fifth edition of the maritime extravaganza on the bell of the 1938 Romanian three-master Mircea. They were answered by the siren of the tugboat Abeille, the water jets from the nearby fireboat and all the bells and sirens from the surrounding boats. The Brest 2008 fleet is a stunning mixture of large yachts and coasters, historic replicas, fishing boats and working boats, classic boats, small traditional craft and skiffs. Added to this there are some classic motorboats from the 'belle epoque', exotic boats such as Asian junks, pirogues and boats from the West Indies, the Southern Ocean and Polynesia, and adventure boats which have made incredible journeys such as Kurun, Joshua and Tara. There are also boats uses by the professionals of the sea such as fishing boats, crab boats, trawlers and offshore racing boats from Figaros, to Mumms, to Imoca 60 footers and ORMA. 73% of the fleet is French with the remaining boats from Spain, Holland, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, Vietnam, Switzerland, Croatia, USA, Madagascar and Russia. A total of 28 countries are represented at the festival including Australia, Brazil, Japan, Madagascar, USA and New Zealand. Of the 2010 boats present, 1003 measure between 5 and 9 m, 434 from 10 to 19 m, and 37 in excess of 30 m. 56 of the boats are 100 years old or more and a total of 1012 date from prior to 1970. Some of the oldest boats in the fleet include an 1876 gaff-rigged Smack from Essex (Martha II), Ibis an 1888 gaff-rigged cutter from Falmouth, Velsia an 1890 Colin Archer also from Falmouth, and an 1894 oyster smack called Thyra. Of the historic replicas which have made the journey to NW France (from Bristol, UK), is the legendary Matthew, a replica caravel with three masts and square sails, which was originally commanded by James Cabot during his discovery of Canada in 1497. Another replica is Lindheim Sunds, a replica of a patrolling Viking warship from 1040, the wreck of which was discovered in the bay of Roskilde.
www.brest2008.fr
*THO PA GA
The historic yacht Tho Pa Ga, normally berthed in Ibiza, tragically sank off the coast of France this week. A Plymouth-based ferry came to the rescue, saving the crew from the ocean after the historic yacht sank off France. Brittany Ferries' Pont Aven diverted its route to pick up five Spanish crew who were aboard the Tho Pa Ga, from a liferaft. Subsequently three of the crew were picked up and flown to hospital by a French helicopter. The ferry, which was going from Santander in Spain to Plymouth, got a rescue call from the Tho Pa Ga which was sinking off Brest in France. The Tho Pa Ga, a 1924-built yacht, was sailing to Brest for a yachting festival when at around 1.30am early Tuesday, crew reported seawater coming into the boat and alerted rescue services. THO-PA-GA was an historic fore-and-aft Schooner. She was well-known at the beginning of the last century as a Mediterranean 'pailebot' and was used to transport general cargo sailing between Ibiza, Spain, France & North Africa, carrying an average of 230 tons of freight per trip. Until 1984, the schooner carried general cargo between the French Caribbean Islands. The boat was built in 1924 by the shipyard of the Navarro Brothers in Spain and for this reason she was originally named 'Tres Hermanos' (The Three Brothers). She was constructed of pitchpine cut at the full moon and dried for 30 years in the shade. Her lines, profile and speed have always been envied and admired. This wooden schooner was famous in Western Europe as being the only sailing ship with her cargo hall still in prime condition. Cargo capacity was 100m3, with a cargo hatch that offered an opening of 18m2 on deck and was sealed with the original wooden hatches. After being converted for the tourist trade, accommodation was for 10 guests in 3 Double cabins with Washbowl, and 4 Single berths in the convertible Saloon.
She had been berthed at her original location, the old harbour of Ibiza (Balearic Islands). -- The Herald/Sail-World Cruising,
www.sail-world.com/Cruising/Never-to-be-slept-in-again---Historic-Yacht-Lost/46238
*SEA STALLION
Sea Stallion Has Left Ireland For Lands End . The Viking Ship Museum's research project, the 'Sea Stallion from Glendalough', left the little port of Wicklow in Ireland at high tide shortly before noon today. The ship had been waiting three days in Wicklow for a favourable wind for its journey home to Roskilde. Its the opportunity for the longest single voyage in the Sea Stallion's existence in the next few days. The course has been set for the south-western 'corner' of England, Lands End. But if the ship, crew and wind are up to it, the Sea Stallion may go on all the way up the English Channel to Portsmouth in one go. This is a distance of 400 nautical miles. If we manage that, it will be the longest single trip the Sea Stallion has sailed, and could take three to five days. The Sea Stallion has provisions and water on board for the 60-strong crew for at least six days. 'The first target is to get to Lands End. There is a good steady north-westerly wind that can take us south', says skipper Carsten Hvid. 'It's about 200 nautical miles to Lands End. When we get close, we will decide whether the ship and crew are in a state to go on. If we get the right wind, there is in fact a chance that we will go all the way to Portsmouth non stop. The ship and crew have never sailed so far in one stretch before', says Carsten Hvid. -- Lars Normann in Sail-world.com,
www.sail-world.com/Cruising/Sea-Stallion-has-left-Ireland-for-Lands-End/46211
(The above report from a few days ago, the ship has now rounded Lands End and is in Portsmouth where it can be seen at the Royal Naval Museum through Sunday. )
*VINTAGE YACHTING GAMES NETHERLANDS 2008
Since the Olympic sailing event can not be compared to any other event and the former Olympic classes are excluded from the games, the Vintage Yachting Games are designed to be special too. While in most former Olympic classes the World and Continental Championships perfectly cater for large fleets and the growth of the fleets in the countries, the Vintage Yachting Games aims for the small group of top sailors per country and enables classes to expand to more countries and continents. Therefore the Vintage Yachting Games will be organized only once every four years. There will be a very limited number of competitors allowed and the Sailors will represent their National Class Organization.
From Fred Imhoff: You have been infected by the racing virus probably as much as I am. But what is the problem these days?
In 2008 the following classes will participate in the Vintage Yachting Games: Europe (Female, Male), O-Jolle, Flying Dutchman, Soling, Dragon
The Vintage Yachting Games is the result of the former Olympic classes wanting to celebrate their combined Olympic history in a high performance regatta. Each country can be represented by their best sailors in each class. The Vintage Yachting Games will be held every four years. For the first edition in Medemblik, there are already entries from 23 countries.
http://www.flexure.nl/vyg/vyg3/index.php
*NEW YORK YACHT CLUB RACE WEEK
The New York Yacht Club's (NYYC) sixth biennial Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex starts off with a bang on July 18, when some of the world's most notable classic yachts and their owners and crews gather to participate in the club's 100th birthday celebration of America's legendary yacht designer Olin J. Stephens. Stephens, of Sparkman & Stephens design fame, will have the pleasure of watching several S&S designs compete among the large fleet of classics expected over July 18-20. They will include Dorade, one of his very first boats off the drawing board (at the ripe young age of 21), now owned by Edgar Cato (Charlotte, N.C.), as well as Sonny, Joe Dockery's (Newport, R.I./Greenwich, Conn.) 1935 cutter sloop, which was rammed by a German submarine in WWII, then refloated and repaired. A special Bolero-themed birthday cake will be part of the celebration for Stephens at a sit-down dinner under the tent on Saturday night. Bolero, an S&S design owned by Edward Kane (Concord, Mass.), belonged to John Nicholas Brown, commodore of the NYYC (1952-54), who owned Harbour Court, now the NYYC's on-the-water clubhouse.
Along with Bolero, other S&S designs competing are Black Watch, sailed by Trevor Fetter (Dallas, Texas), Palawan, sailed by G. Scott Gazelle (Hingham, Mass.), Puffin II, sailed by James Koss (Point Richmond, Calif.), the 6 Meter Jill, sailed by Martha Coolidge (Camden, Maine), and five 12 Meters: two-time America's Cup winner Intrepid, sailed by Jack Curtin (N.Y.,N.Y.); one-time Cup winners Columbia and Freedom, sailed respectively by Alain Hanover (Newport, R.I.) and Ernest Jacquet (Boston, Mass.); and Enterprise and Gleam, sailed respectively by Jan Slee (Newport, R.I.) and Alfred Van Liew (Middletown, R.I.). The 12 Meter fleet also will include racing on Friday for its series. -- Barby MacGowan
http://www.nyyc.org
*RAGTIME - A RETURN TO ITS ROOTS
(July 7, 2008) Ragtime the wooden wonder boat added to its legend Monday when, undeterred by a disabled engine, a torn main sail and broken gooseneck, it finished the Transpacific Yacht Club's Tahiti Race not only faster than the old record already beaten by two other boats but in strong position to claim overall victory on corrected handicap time. Without proper power---not for propulsion but to run its instruments and electrical systems---Ragtime finished the 3,571 nautical miles from Los Angeles off the Pointe Venus lighthouse at 5:24 a.m. PDT Monday (2:24 a.m. local time). Ragtime not only beat by five hours the former race record of 14:21:15:26 set by Kathmandu in the previous race in 1994---beaten this past week first by Doug Baker's Magnitude 80 in 11:10:13:18 and just Sunday by Bob Lane's Medicine Man in 13:08:35:23---but also looks like a strong contender for the handicap win. But this race is only the first leg of a nostalgic return to Ragtime's origins Down Under, where in the mid-60s the late John Spencer created the sleek, black, hard-chined, low-freeboard (and wet) one of a kind boat that by many accounts became the single most influential offshore racer of the last half-century. -- Complete story: http://xrl.us/maitai
*FOLKBOATS
Folkboats UK has just developed a new website, providing information and essential kit to race or cruise a Folkboat in the UK. Services offered include refit and repairs, or you can come along to the Folkboat South Coast Centre and carry out your own work either undercover or outside. Folkboats UK provides a complete rigging service and is able to supply the vital on-board spares, as well as providing hauling out, storage and additional back up for events in the local area. Folkboats UK is centrally located for most South Coast fleets. Equipment can be viewed and purchased via the NEW website.
http://www.folkboats.co.uk
*RAY RICHMOND
Lt Ray Richmond RN (ret), the last surviving member of the winning crew of Rani, the line and handicap winner of the inaugural Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in 1945, has died at the age of 88.
Richmond, then a young engineer officer in the Royal Navy in World War II, became an ocean racing yachtsman by default in 1945 when he was transferred to the Royal Naval Maintenance and Repair Base at Garden Island in Sydney. His commanding officer was Captain John Illingworth RN, the British Fleet Engineer Officer at Garden Island, and a noted English yachtsman and yacht designer in peace time. Illingworth had already convinced the fledgling Cruising Yacht Club (of Australia) to turn a planned cruise to Hobart into the now internationally famous Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The 1945 victorious race was Richmond's one and only long ocean race but he maintained a keen interest in the Sydney Hobart and in 1994 was one of the official starting team to fire the cannons for the 50th Race. His bound scrap-book is a wonderful historic record of the first Sydney Hobart. Ray Richmond died last week at Bowral in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales where he and his wife Alison Gwendoline retired to some years ago after postings in several countries with Burma Oil following his discharge from the Royal Navy. Rani was a double-ended 35-footer, designed by Arthur Barber and built in Sydney. Illingworth enlisted a crew of young Royal Navy officers and local amateur yachtsmen and set about tuning up the yacht for the 630 nautical mile race south to Tasmania. Rani was the smallest of the nine starters. Rani remains the smallest boat ever to take line honours in the 63 years of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and is one of only six boats to have taken the double of line and overall handicap honours. It was a remarkable feat and earned Captain Illingworth the well deserved title of 'father of modern ocean racing in Australia.' Richmond is survived by his wife Alison Gwendoline and also by his first wife, Dorothy and their two children, David and Gillian. -- Peter Campbell
*LES VOILES DE ST TROPEZ
Tenth Edition. Over 25 years after the original event, La Nioulargue, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez and the infamous bay continue to work their magic by appealing to the most beautiful yachts on the planet, old and new alike. Organised for the first time in 1999 by the Societe Nautique of Saint-Tropez, thanks to support from the Town, the Port and the local associations, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez will this year celebrate their tenth edition. This grand autumnal rendez-vous will be an excellent opportunity for the 3,000 or so skippers and crews to celebrate, along with a wealth of locals from Saint Tropez and a diverse public visiting the peninsula for the occasion. Maxi yachts from the third millennium and jewels of traditional sailing with one, two or three masts will once again ensure a fantastic spectacle in the unique end of season light of Saint Tropez both on the water and in port. There will be a change to proceeding for 2008 with all the starts to be given at sea, including Thursday's Challenge Day. As has been the case since the event began, the organisers' focus is on safety and putting in place the most suitable measures to ensure the best possible sailing conditions, both for the competitors and the craft, be they private or public, who come to take part in the races. With this in mind, a meeting took place last winter with the captains of the large craft in order to live up to their expectations and fulfil their constraints as best as possible. For the second year running, competitors will thus be divided into three distinct 'rounds': The Wally boats, with a first start off the Baie de Pampelonne, the modern boats, with a second zone off Les Salins beach, and the traditional boats of the third zone, whose starts will be hosted in the Bay of Saint-Tropez.
Programme
Traditional Yachts
Sunday 28th and Monday 29th September: Greeting and scrutineering
Sunday 28th September: arrival of the Yacht Club de France's Coupe d'Automne from Cannes
Tuesday 30th September, Wednesday 1st October, Thursday 2nd (J. Laurain Day, Challenge Day, Club 55 Cup), Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th: Coastal course, 1st start 1200 hrs
Modern Yachts
Saturday 27th September - Sunday 28th: Greeting and scrutineering
Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th, Wednesday 1st October, Thursday 2nd (J. Laurain Day, Challenge Day), Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th October: Coastal course, 1st start 1130 hrs
http://www.snst.org
*TRADITIONAL CURRACCHS AND BOATS STUDY
One of the best-known symbols of Ireland is to studied as part of a major new project in County Clare. Familiar to tourists all over the world, the currach and other traditional boats will be studied by the Heritage Section of Clare County Council, in association with the Heritage Council. The Clare Traditional Currachs and Boats Study will be conducted by Darina Tully, a nationally renowned expert in the areas of maritime collections, as part of the implementation of the Clare Heritage Plan 2008. The study, the first of its kind to ever be conducted in Clare, is expected to be completed by October. The initiative will establish a catalogue of traditional boats and currachs in Clare, as well as identifying the condition of the boats and establishing a ranking order of vulnerability. It will identify the location of the boats, their ownership, and associated history as well as compiling a photographic record. The history associated with traditional boats and currachs in Clare is significant. It is recorded that in 1602, O'Sullivan Beare, the Irish chieftain, assembled currachs to cross the Shannon to escape from the pursuit of Earl of Thomond. The 'Handbook of Irish Antiquities' (1891) and the 'Lisdoonvarna Handbook' (1876) both refer strongly to traditional boat and currachs usage. Richard Collins, founder of the West Clare Currach Club and a member of the recently forms Clare Traditional Currachs and Boats Steering Group commended the Clare Heritage Section for their innovation in developing the project. "A Steering group has been formed which comprises boat builders, fishermen and marine enthusiasts from across the county that will provide valuable experience to the study. It will also assist in identifying the artefacts in local areas throughout the county where local knowledge is so important. There has been a huge increase in the interest in currachs in Clare over the last number of years and this study will add considerably to that", he commented.
Anyone with information is asked to call Darina Tully on 087-6360777 or email clareboatsurvey@...
*FIFE REGATTA
Last Race Around The Kings Course
The last race of the 2008 Fife Regatta was something of an anticlimax in terms of the results, as the finishing order was identical to the order of both classes before the race. With a steady south easterly breeze and an occasional glimmer of sunshine on the historic King's course there were no obvious upsets in the order of events. A running start off Largs Yacht Haven gave the big boats positions at the first mark generally in line with their place in the fleet. Altair won class 1 with a convincing four firsts and discarding a fourth. Second was Moonbeam just 2 points behind with four seconds and Halloween took the last spot on the podium with 12 points after discard. The weather was a little kinder to the small boats today with no one retiring. Mikado was the clear winner in class 2 counting 3 firsts and a second with a third as her discard. The second place in class 2 was hard fought with the Truant and Rosemary III both on 10 points. The Truant took it because she had a better discard. Viola the star of the regatta (at one hundred years old this year) came in a creditable fourth in class 2. No doubt many insurers will be greatly relieved that these wonderful boats, recently described (rather inadequately) as the vintage Bentley's of the sea, had no severe weather or collisions. Let us hope that they will all grace our shores once more in 2013. -- Paul Jeffes
www.fiferegatta.com
Fife Regatta, Photos by Marc Turner, www.pfmpictures.co.uk
*WORKING BOATS BOYCOTT FALMOUTH WEEK
Falmouth famous and popular working boats will be missing from all sailing events during Falmouth Week for the first time this year as well as from the popular Classics, a spectacle of sail preceeding the week, and the Falmouth Town Regatta. Skippers and association members argue that PoFSA, the organisers of Falmouth Week have failed to change their minds over finishing lines making it impossible for the boats to race and finish in the Carrick Roads. This week an official from the working boats association said they and the sailing clubs had been "hoodwinked" by the race management committee. In a statement, secretary Arthur Williams said: "Falmouth Working Boats Association reaffirmed its resolve not to sail Falmouth Week and extended its boycott to include the Falmouth Classics and Falmouth Town Regatta, which come immediately before and after the Henri-Lloyd Falmouth Week and are associated with PoFSA. "It is the FWBA's sincere wish that next year the sailing clubs will make their wishes more clearly understood by the race management committee and encourage a more flexible approach to meeting the FWBA's reasonable and feasible requests. "The working boats regret that their presence will be absent from Falmouth Week this year and hopes that all those that take a keen interest in its races will understand and empathise with its decision. The FWBA wanted everyone in and around the area to see the spectacle of its members' boats finishing in the club regattas on the clubs' finishing lines, not a mile or so out in the Carrick Roads. -- Stephen Ivall, full article at
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk
*LIVELY LADY
Nearly Home! Nearly two years ago The Lively Lady Project, supported by Raymarine, the Portsmouth-based marine electronics company, set off on an exciting round the world sailing experience aimed to help disadvantaged young adults. Having visited 18 countries, 27 different ports and changed the lives of the 36 young adults on the project, this famous yacht will be sailing back into the familiar waters of Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth on July 5th 2008. Lively Lady is the historic wooden sailing boat that took Portsmouth grocer Sir Alec Rose to Australia and back in 1968. Believing that anybody could and should realise their dreams, Sir Alec Rose bequeathed Lively Lady to the City of Portsmouth, intending that she should be used to help disadvantaged young adults realise their potential. Now, 40 years (plus one day!) on from Sir Alec's return in 1968, Portsmouth will celebrate once again an amazing feat of stamina and bravery. The Raymarine Lively Lady Project has been headed up by British ocean adventurer Alan Priddy, who was inspired by Sir Alec Rose as a child, and committed to taking up this demanding challenge on board the 36 foot (11m) sailing yacht. For each leg of the trip Alan, and his experienced adult co-skipper, were joined by two young adults who, following a rigorous selection process, had been selected.
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*SPIRIT OF MYSTERY
Sailor and adventurer Pete Goss MBE has reached an exciting stage in his latest project as he prepares to unveil the 37-foot Cornish lugger 'Spirit of Mystery'. On Friday 6th June the wooden boat, which has been built by local craftsmen in a shed at Innsworke Mill Boat Yard in Millbrook near Torpoint in South East Cornwall, will be pulled outside in preparation for its launch later this month. Emerging into the light, it will be the first time that the vessel has been seen in all her glory. Carefully drawing the 16-tonne boat from its birthplace on wooden rollers, the team will guide Spirit of Mystery into the boat yard so that the masts can be stepped and final touches added. As with all of Pete's projects it will be open to the general public and the launch will be a family affair with something for everyone. Starting at 5pm on the longest day of the year, the Spirit of Mystery will be gently lowered into the water at high tide - 7pm. Pete has built Spirit of Mystery to shine a light on the bravery of the seven Cornishmen who made the heroic journey to Melbourne to escape poverty and seek out a new life in Australia. Leaving Newlyn on Saturday 18th November 1854, the Mystery travelled about 11,800 nautical miles in 116 days before arriving in Melbourne on 14th March 1855. Pete will follow in their wake in a boat that has had history literally built into it, as Pete has sourced wood from Nelson's Victory and the Cutty Sark, and a part of the rigging from the SS Great Britain. -- http://www.petegoss.com www.classicboat.co.uk/auto/newsdesk/20080504140200cbnews.html
*OLD GAFFERS
What Is An Old Gaffer? For centuries, sailing boats have favoured a sail with a spar at the top. Just think of a Viking long ship or even the "Cutty Sark". These are known as "square rigged" ships. A more handy development is the "fore and aft" rig, where sails run the length of the boat rather than across. These boats can sail closer to the wind than a "square rigger". There are numerous examples of this rig with all sorts of variations. The Thames barge is fore and aft rigged but its mainsail is a spritsail, as is the sail of the little Optimist dinghy in which thousands of youngsters have learned to sail. There is also the lugsail which was very popular with fishing vessels before being supplanted by steam. Although a powerful rig, it is rarely seen in the Solent, with the exception of the little Scows, which are to be seen nipping about locally. Since the times of King Charles I, yachts and many fishing boats favoured the gaff rig, where the mainsail has a spar at the top (the gaff, hence gaffer), and at the bottom, (the boom). In the 1920's a new rig (Bermudian) was developed, which has a triangular mainsail with a boom at the bottom only. Yachtsmen were initially reluctant to adopt the "new-fangled" rig despite its simplicity and improved windward performance, but now most yachts and dinghies have this rig. Many Gaffers, however, have been preserved and today they are being built in modern materials. In 1959 three Gaffer skippers organised their own race in the Solent and did so each year with increasing numbers of entrants, until 1963 when another race was started on the east coast with equal success. The two groups combined to form the Old Gaffers Association which now boasts over 1,400 members in the UK.
http://www.yarmoutholdgaffersfestival.co.uk
*EILEAN
Watchmaker Panerai is in the process of restoring Eilean, a 1936 Wm Fife III ketch, at the Francesco de Carlo boatyard in Viareggio, Italy. Panerai, sponsor of the prestigious annual Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, bought the 72ft (22m) ketch last year with the view of restoring her to act as an ambassador for the company, and as a tool for teaching children about sailing and the sea. Eilean should be back in her element and touring the world in 2009, with a busy seven-month annual regatta schedule. -- Steffan Meyric Hughes, Classic Boat, www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20080428162209cbnews.html
In 1937 a boat was launched into the sea from the Fife boatyard in Fairlie, a 22-metre yacht called Eilean, which in the Scottish means "little island". The boat, design number 822, was conceived by the then eighty-year-old William Fife III, alongside his nephew Robert Balderton Fife who had only recently joined the family business. Eilean was conceived as a simple boat, far from concepts related to luxury. However in the Seventies saw the boat based in the Caribbean, first at Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands, and later in Antigua, transforming her into one of the most elegant charter vessels in the Caribbean Sea. The effects of time and the lack of maintenance makes Eilean fell pray to rust and the termite infestation. This is how Eilean appeared in May 2006 to the eyes of a small team flying out to the Caribbean to inspect the boat. In December 2006, Eilean was thus towed by sea for approximately 150 miles from Antigua to the island of Martinique. Once it arrived in Mart! inique the vessel was loaded onto a ship specializing in the collective transport of boats which, in February 2007 and following a voyage of approximately 4000 miles, offloaded her at Genoa's Voltri. From here it was placed back in the water and towed to the Francesco Del Carlo Boatyard in Viareggio, which in the meantime had received the commission to restore her. The long period of restoration will give Eilean new life, enabling her once more to sail the seas safely for many decades to come.
http://www.panerai.com
*RAINBOW
First launched on May the 15th, 1934, the William Starling Burgess designed J-Class Rainbow defended the America’s Cup against Endeavour in 1934, but when Ranger was chosen to defend in 1937, Rainbow was sold for scrap. Now 70+ years later, Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects have been tasked with the design and build of the 40-meter J-Class Rainbow, adding to their J-Class involvement that includes Shamrock V, Velsheda, Endeavour, refit of Ranger and the new build Endeavour II. Rainbow will be the second new J-Class in order for the Dykstra team. -- CupInfo, read on: http://www.cupinfo.com/en/jclass-dykstra-rainbow-project-pr-1.php
On May the 15th 1934, the William Starling Burgess Design J-Class Rainbow was launched at the Herreschoff Yard in Bristol, Rhode Island, USA. She was built to defend the America's Cup against "Endeavour" in 1934. The first 2 races where tough for Rainbow but the last 4 races she beat Challenger Endeavour. Owner Vanderbilt laid up Rainbow in a dry dock and then refitted her. In 1937 she was sold to Chandler Hovey and contended for defence of the Cup. In 1940 Rainbow was sold for scrap. Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects were chosen to give Rainbow a new life. A repeat client, the former owner of Windrose of Amsterdam, showed his trust in the Dykstra team to be the Naval Architects and designers for this new J-Class yacht. The 46 meter schooner Windrose of Amsterdam set the Trans Atlantic schooner record at 10.5 days in 2005, the previous record of 12 days was set by Charley Barr with Atlantic in 1905. The 40 meter J-Class Rainbow will be built in aluminum and designed according to the JCA (J Class Association) maximum performance rules. She is expected to launch in 2010. Dykstra & Partners have gained over 20 years of J-Class experience and where responsible for the rebuilds of the J-Class yachts: Shamrock V, Velsheda, Endeavour, refit of Ranger and the new build Endeavour II. Rainbow will be the 2nd new J-Class in order for the Dykstra team. More new J-Class projects are in design for clients. To keep the J-Class fleet and races alive and to encourage new build yachts to enter the field, new JCA maximum performance rules have been developed, including allowing aluminum as building material. The new rule is a VPP (Velocity Prediction Program) based rating system which puts limits to the performance. This new rule has been developed by the Dykstra & Partners office and the Wolfson Unit in Southampton. The aim of the JCA, the Dykstra team and the rule is to bring fair & close racing to the fleet and to give all designs a chance of winning (on a handicap based system). Over the years the Dykstra team gained an enormous amount of hands-on information by racing on all the J's in the current fleet.
http://www.gdnp.nl
*MORNING CLOUD
Morning Cloud Rises Again. More than a passing nod to recent history will be noted tomorrow in Cowes as Morning Cloud II will be re-launched after a long and loving restoration at her original builders, the Clare Lallow yard. Of course there will be no Sir Edward Heath, but despite age and illness, seven of the former PM's crew will be there for the occasion to raise a glass. They managed one 'last' gathering not long before their former skipper's death three years ago; this one will be the 'final' muster. There were five Clouds dovetailed into the 1969-79 period, encapsulating Edward Heath's sailing career. They spanned a 34ft production boat exhibited at the London Boat Show, through two beautiful wooden yachts built by Lallow, to an aluminium and finally a composite hulled machine. Morning Cloud III was lost in 1974 along with two crew, including her owner's god son (Christopher Chadd), on a delivery trip back to the Solent after racing at Burnham on Crouch. The fifth Cloud distinguished herself by breaking her new fangled carbon fibre rudder in the windy 1979 Admiral's Cup series. In 1969, the original Cloud was the first British boat to win Australia's classic Sydney-Hobart race since it started 25 years previously, but it was her successor that was certainly the most graceful and probably the most successful. Captaining the British team to win the 1971 Admiral's Cup, whilst holding the highest office in the country, made Edward Heath profoundly proud. Sadly the yacht went into decline. Wooden yachts need to be cherished like fine furniture. A stint in the Mediterranean and some rather badly done glassfibre sheathing did her no favours. Brought back to UK waters, her current owner asked Ian Lallow, builder and crewman, to make her new again. She's no longer called Morning Cloud II by the way. Her name is Opposition. -- Tim Jeffery in his blog: http://www.blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/timjeffery
*BERMUDA ROLL OF HONOUR
Olin Stephens Elected To Bermuda Race Roll Of Honour
Olin J. Stephens II has been elected to the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour on the 80th anniversary of the first of his many races to "the Onion Patch." No yacht designer has produced more prize-winners over the race's 102-year, 45-race history. The overall winners of 13 races, the first-to-finish boats in 11 races, and 45 class winners are all Stephens designs, as are the race's only multi-race winners - the 72-foot yawl Baruna (winner in 1938 and 1948) and the 38-foot yawl Finisterre (1956, 1958, and 1960). Baruna is one of the largest boats to win a Bermuda Race, and Finisterre is one of the smallest. Stephens co-founded the yacht design and brokerage firm of Sparkman & Stephens in 1929 and retired to New Hampshire in 1979. This past April, he and his many friends in the sailing world celebrated his 100th birthday. The Bermuda Race Roll of Honour recognizes extraordinary achievement in or concerning the Newport Bermuda Race and its predecessor races. The English-style spelling of the award's name reflects the crucial contribution of Bermudians to the race, which was first sailed in 1906 from New York and is the oldest regularly scheduled ocean race. Honorees are selected at the time of every race, in even-numbered years. The next Bermuda Race, the forty-sixth, will start at Newport, R.I. on June 20. The inscription on Stephens' Bermuda Race Roll of Honour plaque reads as follows: "Since first racing to Bermuda in 1928, Olin Stephens has competed in boats both large and small, has designed more overall and class winners than any other naval architect, and has done much to make sailing yachts fast and seaworthy, and sailors safe. We feel lucky to have him as a friend and inspiration not only to the Bermuda Race community, but to all who love the sea and boats." -- John Rousmaniere
http://www.bermudarace.com
*6 METERS
European 6 Metre Championships
The smaller, yet elegant and exciting yachts of the Meter Class will get together for its European Championship in Britany, France. The Societe Nautique de la Trinite sur mer will provide its know-how to welcome over 30 yachts, both Modern and Classics, and organize a full week of races on the fabulous Gulf of Morbihan waters. Contestants from Great Britain, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and France are already registered. At their heyday, Sixes were the most important international yacht racing class, and they are still actively raced around the world. "Six metre" in class name does not, somewhat confusingly, refer to length of the boat, but product of the formula; 6mR boats are on average some 11 metres long. The class sails as two fleets; Classics pre- and Moderns post-1965. Both fleets race together and the faster Classics are competitive with the Moderns. There are some 1,500 6 Metre boars in existence today. Early Fife boats built in 1907 are still racing - often against new Moderns. A tribute to the designers and builders. An improved formula was introduced in 1906 to provide a number of different sized boats. This Rule formula was known as the First International Rule and the sizes stated as International 5,6,7,8,10,12,15,19 and 23 Metre craft.Competition again pushed the designs to extremes and in 1920, the Second International Rule was introduced. Simple modifications were made in 1928 and the Third Rule was introduced. Build, maintenance and crewing costs depleted the Metre classes and while the Olympic classes during this period were comprehensive, only a few survived. Those that have, have shown the Metre formula to have matured to enable craft covering almost a century to compete together.Three Metre classes remain popular today - 6, 8 and 12. The 12 Metres are the fore-runners of today's America Cup yachts.
http://www.snt-voile.org
*VELSHEDA
To Sail in Round The Island Race .....Classic yacht followers will be thrilled to know that the 1933 J Class yacht "Velsheda" is entered in the JP Mrogan Round The Island Race 2008. She will be starting in IRC Division Zero, at 0600 hrs. This will be the third time Velsheda has raced around the Island in recent times, once in the America's Cup Jubilee in 2001 and once previously in the Island Sailing Club's annual event. The full history of "Velsheda" and the J Class Yachts is available on http://www.jclassyachts.com
Pictures, posters and limited edition prints are on view at http://www.jclassart.com
*60th DRAGON EDINBURGH CUP
The Dragon Edinburgh Cup is one of the UK's most historic and prestigious yachting trophies. It was presented to the British Dragon Association in 1948 by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and has been awarded annually to the winner of the Dragon Open British Championship since 1949. 2008 will be the 60th time the Dragon class has raced for the Edinburgh Cup and this very special event will be hosted by the Royal Western Yacht Club, Plymouth from 9-12 July. The club will also host the Dragon UK South Coast Championship, which will take place immediately before the Edinburgh Cup from 5-8 July. Racing will take place on windward leeward courses located in Plymouth Sound south of Plymouth Breakwater. Five races are scheduled for the South Coast Championship, and six races are schedule for the Edinburgh Cup. Mike Pearson will act at Principle Race Officer for both events. Mike is a very experienced Race Officer who will be assisted by the Race Management Team that he is training up for the 2012 Olympics. A special Edinburgh Cup 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner will take place on Friday 11th July at Drake Barracks within Plymouth Naval Base. This prizegiving dinner will be attended by both competitors and past winners of the Edinburgh Cup.
http://www.edinburghcup08.co.uk
*SIR BU NAAIR DHOW RACE
Dubai: Even before the crack of dawn, the men were at it - sipping tea, chanting folk songs and getting ready to meet the challenge of the day that lays ahead. As the fleet of 100 dhows, with their sails not yet unfurled, are being gently towed to the starting line of the Sir Bu Naair race, the men and the sea appeared to be in perfect harmony with each other. Even though there was no conflict between the stillness of the sea and the restlessness of the participants, the air was pregnant with a sense of competition. Then, the moment that everyone was waiting for finally arrived. Saeed Hareb, CEO, Mina Seyahi and Managing Director, DIMC signaled the take-off by releasing two orange flares. Al Zeer, led by Mohammed Rashid bin Shaheen, skilfully navigated his boat and crew to the winning post leading the rest of the fleet by more than half a kilometre. Often referred to as the fisherman by night and sailor by day, Mohammed has been a part of the winning boats for several years. Al Adeed, led by Rashid Mohammed Al Rumaithi, achieved a first time podium position while Serdal found itself in third place. The race is over, but the tradition lives on. The Sir Bu Naair race reflects, in all its simplicity, the ancestral trading activities undertaken by the ancient pearl divers and their trading vessels. -- Khaleej Times: http://www.khaleejtimes.com
“The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without it. Your life will be impoverished. But if you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life.” Frank Lloyd Wright
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*ORION
From www.sailingscuttlebutt.com... One of our favorit shooters is Carlo Borlenghi, and when he sends us images, we come up with any excuse to post them. Apparently he is working with the owners of the Orion, and while we don’t know too much about this boat, you will surely agree that it is one of the sweetest cruising sailboats that you have ever seen. Borlenghi catches up with Orion while they are cruising around the Mediterranean Islands, and with so many brilliant photos, we created a video and added the famous Artie Shaw playing
... what else..... http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/photos/08/0515
*FIFE MEMORIAL
A new sculpture will commemorate the three generations of the Fife family of naval architects and boatbuilders in the Ayrshire village of Fairlie in Scotland. It will be sited on land of the original Wm Fife & Son boatyard to which there is public access, on Bay Street. The sculpture, about 1.5m (5ft) tall, will be of a bronze yacht mounted on a granite base. It has been commissioned from Glaswegian sculptor Tom Allan, at a cost of 10,000 GBP by the Fairlie Community Trust. The trust hopes to display a maquette of the sculpture at this year's Fife Regatta (20-27 June), where about 25 classic Fife yachts are scheduled to participate. -- Steffan Meyric Hughes, Classic Boat. www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20080416174045cbnews.html
This June, classic yachts designed by William Fife will be returning to their birth place to participate in the regatta. The boats were designed and built in Fairlie, near Largs. Ten years ago there was a gathering of 11 Fife yachts to celebrate the centenary of Eric Taberley's Pen Duick, and five years ago there was a gathering of 22 Fife yachts to celebrate the centenary of Moonbeam III. In June, 25 yachts will gather to celebrate the centenary of Viola.
http://www.fiferegatta.com
*CLASSICS AT COWES IN JULY
Yachts of Kings Racing in Cowes. The cream of historic classic yachts will meet in Cowes in July at the British Classic Yacht Club Regatta, in a fantastic display of the most beautiful yachts and the greatest gathering in Cowes and the UK since the Americas Cup Jubilee Regatta of 2001.
In this exceptional year, some of the greatest sailing yachts afloat meet many of the most iconic yachts from the UK's famous yacht designers, to create a week of aspirational yachting beauty at the B.C.Y.C. Regatta 19th - 25th July. Sixty well known, famous classic yachts will make up the B.C.Y.C. Regatta fleet like Mariette (pictured at right), Mariquita, The Lady Anne, Adix, Tuiga (HRH Prince Albert of Monaco). There will also be Bloodhound (ex HRH Prince Phillip), Lutine (ex Lloyds of London), Cetewayo (ex Zulu), Clarion of Wight, Sceptre (Americas Cup contender 1958, celebrating her golden jubilee) and many other yachts which raced in Cowes from the 1920's to 1960's.
Entry Forms and Notice of Race are now available through www.britishclassicyachtclub.org
*SUHAILI RETURNS TO HAMBLE
Suhaili, the first boat to ever sail non-stop around the world returns to Hamble on Tuesday evening, 29 April.
Almost 39 years to the day since she completed her record-breaking voyage, the 32-foot Bermudian Ketch will make another, this time by road, from Totnes in Devon to the Elephant Boatyard at Bursledon where she will be laid up ashore to complete a major re-fit.
It was on 22 April 1969 that the unsponsored Robin Knox-Johnston, a Merchant Navy Officer, sailed Suhaili into Falmouth, and into the record books, after 312 days at sea to win the Sunday Times Golden Globe for the first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world, the only finisher of nine starters. Since then he has sailed her extensively, using her for trips to Greenland with Sir Chris Bonington and across the Atlantic to test out renaissance navigation methods, for which he was awarded the Royal Institute of Navigation's Gold Medal. While Sir Robin was building Mercury Marina, Suhaili was a familiar sight on the Hamble and around the Solent, but more recently she was put on display at the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich. However health and safety issues about keeping her planking wetted led Sir Robin to remove her from Greenwich and put her back into commission. Now 45 years old, Suhaili's original Indian fastenings are rusting away and Sir Robin intends to replace them over the coming months and get the boat sailing again.
*ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA
What a wonderful treat to be in Antigua for the Classic Yacht Regatta 2008, with over 60 vessels competing from 148ft down to 30ft. Our favourites ones are the vintage gaff rigged yachts built from 1890 to 1915. Some of course were only built 5 years ago but to the original drawings, construction and rig. It seems to be that vintage is the new toy for those that have everything. Of particular interest was the dog fight between the old Americas cup J class 'Ranger' and 'Velsheda' both at over 130ft with close match racing around the course. 'Eleonora', a 120ft gaff rigged schooner, is an exact replica of the Schooner Westward designed and built by Herreshoff in the early 1900's and successfully raced with the famous Charlie Barr as skipper. She looks stunning under sail and was even more amazing to go onboard. The regatta only competed 3 of the 4 races as the last day was abandoned due to no wind, a first for us in the Caribbean since arriving 4 1/2 months ago. Some terrific photos and more on Sail-World.com:
http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?nid=43886
*6 METERS
A Feast of 6 Metre Sailing Now is Possible. Universal Marina are offering their fleet of 6 Metre yachts for charter in the Universal Summer Challenge over six weekends as part of the Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship Series. The cost is 6,500.00 GBP per boat (plus VAT) and each yacht can carry sponsor logos and flags. For those lacking experience in Metre boat racing, an experienced helmsman, tactician or responsible sailor can be supplied. It will also prove to be an ideal team building opportunity for groups or friends. The summer series is a great opportunity to become involved at the very start of a growing programme of Metre racing that will extend to weekends throughout the Winter. Plans are well advanced for a Universal 6 Metre Mediterranean Challenge. This will be a series of six long sailing weekends between September 2008 and March 2009. Fly out Thursday night to Cannes, comprehensive training on Friday. Saturday and Sunday are racing days, returning to the UK Sunday evening. Venues include Cannes, St Tropez and Monaco. Participation at other regattas during theis period is also possible.
Details from:
jaffa@...
http://www.universalmarina.co.uk
*VENTURE
An Elegant Edwardian Period Yacht, By G.L. Watson. Unexpected circumstances require the present owner to stop the restoration of VENTURE. She is 55' x 42' x 8'4" and 27 tons. Originally built by J. Samuel White at Cowes in 1924, she is presently located at Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA. This is an opportunity for a new owner to undertake this substantial, but eminently viable project at a particularly favorable exchange rate. For more information about VENTURE or Gannon and Benjamin, see http://www.gannonandbenjamin.com or e-mail: gandb@...
*FLENSBURG HARBOUR. A SAILING EVENT WHERE COMING SECOND GETS TOP PRIZE
Flensburg Fjord, that part of the Baltic Sea with Denmark to starboard and Germany to port, hosts two traditional sailing events each year attracting close to 100 boats. Organised by the Flensburg Museum Harbour, free berthing to 'proper' boats is made available for the Flensburg Apple Voyage in September and the Flensburg Rum Regatta in May. The emphasis is on honest fun in plain working craft, and yachts without some sort of working-boat ancestry are discouraged. Another sensible rule is that the Museum Harbour prohibits electronic amplification, both of price-giving speeches and of the ensuing music. The main point of the event is keeping traditional seamanship alive and well, and to do it in good humour. But best of all, 'gamesmanship' is prevented by awarding a piece of junk to the first boat home in each division, while the second boat home gets 3 litres of high-quality Johannesen's rum.
Would that be something we could contemplate for Couta Boats?? .... Hmmm ..........Carmen Bell, Saturday, 3 May 2008
*THE HERON
The latest addition to the hanging boat display at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall is Flook, the first ever Heron dinghy designed in 1950 by Jack Holt. She was hung from the museum's ceiling earlier this month. -- Steffan Meyric, Class Boat, www.classicboat.co.uk
Designed by Jack Holt in 1950, the Heron is still popular today with ownership worldwide now in excess of 10,000. In the immediate post war years people began taking to the water in greater numbers than they ever had before and, by utilising wartime technology, boat developers were able to provide a new range of affordable dinghies. Flook is a Heron (Cartop) Dinghy inspired by 'Yachting World'. The success of the 'Yachting World' G.P.14 proved that there was demand for a hard chine plywood skinned boat, designed for amateur construction. But many people that wanted to sail lived away from the coast and as the G.P.14 needed a trailer to move it around it proved additionally expensive. What was needed was a boat that could be carried on top of the average small car (then of approximately 10 h.p. and upwards), but also be capable of comfortably holding two adults and two children. A further development saw a clever feature that allowed eyebolts purposefully designed to screw into the keel to be fitted and, if the owner had a tall enough garage, it could be simply winched up by means of two small tackles straight from the car roof into the ceiling of the garage for storage. The Heron was a small knockabout dinghy designed to fill the gap between the cadet and the G.P.14 , she could be rowed, sailed or even driven by a small outboard motor and is still enjoyed by many today although they are now available in GRP in addition to traditional wood. Jack Holt had previously produced two hard chine boats with superb sailing qualities as well as the 'Yachting World' Cadet and the 'Yachting World' G.P.14. In addition to the Heron other Jack Holt designed boats include the Mirror dinghy (No.1 is in on show in the Museum's Set Sail Gallery), International Enterprise, British Moth, Solo, Hornet, Flying Ten, Lazy E, Prelude, Streaker and many more. -- National Maritime Museum, Cornwall, http://www.nmmc.co.uk
The date for Skelton of 1953 seems closest to South Seas Daniela of 1952. Also, Skelton is still registered at Darwin on the Australian register. She certainly looks the most likely candidate.
Cross fingers.
Regards Mori
On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 12:23 PM, Mikeg <mikeg@...> wrote:
Yes, if she is a 50's Broome lugger, she would be one of three - SKELTON,
DORIS MAREA or WINNEJUP. Have asked the broker for any more info on history
- we'll see what comes back.
She's currently undergoing repairs for survey as a mackerel boat in the NT,
so if in Darwin, we'll definitely have to organize a look-see.
$89k does seem ok for a vessel in commercial survey, but add another $150k +
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glassed, but she's a lot less mucked about than many - TEISAN-Y (ex RICHARD
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Yes, if she is a 50's Broome lugger, she would be one of three - SKELTON,
DORIS MAREA or WINNEJUP. Have asked the broker for any more info on history
- we'll see what comes back.
She's currently undergoing repairs for survey as a mackerel boat in the NT,
so if in Darwin, we'll definitely have to organize a look-see.
$89k does seem ok for a vessel in commercial survey, but add another $150k +
to re-rig and put her into passenger survey.... Hull has been completely
glassed, but she's a lot less mucked about than many - TEISAN-Y (ex RICHARD
MALE) for example.
Cheers,
Michael
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Well spotted! She does look like a Broome lugger, doesn't she?
Right size too. From the crime scene link (awful!), I assume she's
lying in Darwin. Perhaps one for our friends at MAGNT to look into?
If she is a lugger, she'd be an ideal subject for conversion back to
a sailer. At $89K, she's a reasonable price, too.
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> Found another interesting looking pic, a trawler called SOUTH SEA
DANIELA for sail at Ben
> Lexcen Brokers. See: http://www.benlexcenmarine.com.au/listing.php?
> de=29878&kat=fishing&PHPSESSID=2dcf2969225b8ca13290e18cd34d5962
> It's their listing FV910 if that doesn't work.
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> I also discovered it's a crime scene - see:
http://www.newspix.com.au/Packages/ViewImage.aspx?id=448118
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> Funny things that happen to old boats! Anyway, anyone identify
this one that looks very
> much like a postwar Broome boat?
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> Michael
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Hello all,
Found another interesting looking pic, a trawler called SOUTH SEA DANIELA for
sail at Ben
Lexcen Brokers. See: http://www.benlexcenmarine.com.au/listing.php?
de=29878&kat=fishing&PHPSESSID=2dcf2969225b8ca13290e18cd34d5962
It's their listing FV910 if that doesn't work.
I also discovered it's a crime scene - see:
http://www.newspix.com.au/Packages/ViewImage.aspx?id=448118
Funny things that happen to old boats! Anyway, anyone identify this one that
looks very
much like a postwar Broome boat?
Will put a pic in "What lugger is this" folder.
Cheers,
Michael
Hi Graham
Welcome to the list. I'd be very happy to help you build an authentic
model (it's one of the reasons I've been doing this stuff!). I've
sent you an email with some contact details, I'm sure we can organise
something for you.
Cheers
Tony
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> I have long thought of building a pearling lugger but have not found
> sufficient hull lines to get started on a reasonably authentic model.
> I have constructed a small sydney ketch, a grandbanks schooner from
> hull lines and a kit build Endeavour.
> Can you offer me hull lines that would get me started on a Torres
> Strait or a Fremantle lugger.
> Graham Stutchbury
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*ANTIGUA-WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT
Back in the 60's Classic yachts, which were gathered in English Harbor Antigua, had begun chartering and the captains and crews challenged each other to a race down to Guadeloupe and back to celebrate the end of the charter season. From this informal race, Antigua Race Week was formalized in 1967, and in those days all of the yachts were classics. As the years grew on, the classic yachts were slowly outnumbered but the faster sleeker modern racing yachts and 20 years later the Classic Class had diminished to a few boats and was abandoned in 1987. However this same year seven classic yachts turned out and were placed in Cruising Class 3 with the bare boats. The class was so unmatched that it was downright dangerous, so Captain Uli Pruesse hosted a meeting onboard Aschanti of Saba with several classic skippers and in 1988 the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta was born, with 7 boats.
The Regatta has evolved into what it is today with the help of a faithful and long standing committee, and some friends who have brought notoriety to the event. In 1991, Elizabeth Meyer brought her newly refitted Endeavour and Baron Edmond Rothschild brought his 6-meter "Spirit of St Kitts" and "CSR" became the first Sponsor and inaugurated the Concours d' Elegance. After a few years, Boat International Magazine and our good friend Christian Chalmin took over the Concours d' Elegance and with the publicity their magazine gave us we gained worldwide recognition. In 1996 we created the "Spirit of Tradition Class" which has now been accepted all over the world, which gives the "New" classics, built along the lines of the old, a chance to sail alongside their sisterships. In 1999 we celebrated the first race between the J class yachts in 60 years. Mt Gay Rum has sponsored the regatta for many years, and we have recently added Officine Panerai as our first ever Platinum Sponsor.
The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta has maintained a steady growth, hosting between 50 and 60 yachts every year and enjoys a wonderful variety of competitors including traditional craft from the islands, classic ketches, sloops, schooners, and yawls making the bulk of the fleet, together with the stunningly beautiful Spirit of Tradition yachts, J Class yachts, and Tall Ships. All of which makes a wonderful spectacle of sail, in the ideal trade wind sailing conditions of the Caribbean. The sailing combined with Antiguan hospitality, plenty of rum, sunshine, and great camaraderie, in a friendly relaxed atmosphere, places the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, in a class of it's own.
http://www.antiguaclassics.com
Plus Some great images at thanks to Cory Silken, Thierry Martinez, and Sally Collison
http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/photos/08/acyr
*X ONE DESIGN
The X One Design came from the drawing board of Isle of Wight naval architect Alfred Westmacott in 1909 and records show that the class was formally established in 1911. The Cowes Division was formed in 1951 and raced regularly until the late 1980s. The Class is now looking ahead to their centenary year in 2011. Following a very successful, and well attended meeting, on Saturday 12th April at the Island Sailing Club it has been decided to move to the next stage in re-establishing a Division of XODs at Cowes with the formation of a steering group. The Cowes Combined Clubs have already made provision for XOD racing in their programme for this season and there will be an invitational series throughout July, ahead of Skandia Cowes Week. The Island S.C. had the silverware from previous years on display, all the cups need is a clean. The Cowes Harbour Commissioners have assigned 12 moorings for the XODs and three of these have already been taken. There will be a further meeting in the next few weeks time and the date, time and venue will be confirmed as soon as possible. Anyone who was unable to attend the last meeting but would like further information about the next meeting or the Division's development should email the Class Secretary on xodsec@... -- Eddie Mays
*INTERNATION 12’ DINGHY
Designed by George Cockshott, an amateur boat designer from Southport, over ninety years ago, the International Twelve Foot Dinghy became the first one-design racing dinghy to gain international recognition. Today it is virtually forgotten in the United Kingdom, but the class still enjoys a sizeable following in the Netherlands, Italy and Japan, and is regaining popularity elsewhere. This class was used for the second time as an Olympic Class in 1928 during the Amsterdam Olympics. This year's winners of the Vintage Yachting Games will sail one final VIP race during the prize giving ceremony in the Medemblik harbor using the 12' Dinghy. Each dinghy will get a special sail flying the Class logo of each winner. The sails are donated by Hagoort Sails. The owner will act as crewmember. The winner will win the VIP prize 2008!
www.vintageyachtinggames.org
www.12footdinghy.org
*LIVELY LADY
The historic yacht Lively Lady is en route to Egypt, due to arrive at the beginning of May following a three week sail from India. This leg crosses the Arabian Sea before the yacht heads into the Gulf of Aden and up into the Red Sea to reach the Suez Canal. Lively Lady is the historic wooden sailing boat that was sailed from Britain to Australia and back in 1968 by greengrocer, Sir Alec Rose. Now, Lively Lady is being sailed around the world by a crew of adults and young people, as part of a project to help disadvantaged young adults realise their potential. The vessel is due to arrive at Port Ghalib before heading to Abu Tig Marina for a stopover of around five days, due to arrive there around 6th May. While in port, the boat will be visited by Eastern Electronics, the long standing sales and service agent for Raymarine. After that, Lively Lady will travel through the Suez Canal before heading across the Mediterranean Sea to Valetta, Malta. The adventures of those onboard are being followed by people across the globe via the dedicated Lively Lady website (www.livelylady.net ). Since the yacht left the UK at the end of July in 2006 the 14 skippers and 30 young adults who have taken part so far, have sailed their way across the Atlantic and the Pacific. The project has been sponsored by marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine which is headquartered in Portsmouth, England - the city in which Sir Alec Rose lived and worked. When Sir Alec Rose bequeathed the boat to the city of Portsmouth, he intended that she should be used to help disadvantaged young adults realise their potential. The Raymarine Lively Lady Project is headed up by British ocean adventurer Alan Priddy who was inspired as a child by Sir Alec Rose. With the Raymarine Lively Lady Project, Alan is continuing this legacy, creating an exciting challenge which will see the boat returning to Portsmouth UK on 5 July 2008, having spent approximately 260 days at sea covering more than 28,000 nautical miles.
*VENTURE
Venture, An Elegant Edwardian Period Yacht, By G.L. Watson. Unexpected circumstances require the present owner to stop the restoration of VENTURE. She is 55' x 42' x 8'4" and 27 tons. Originally built by J. Samuel White at Cowes in 1924, she is presently located at Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA. This is an opportunity for a new owner to undertake this substantial, but eminently viable project at a particularly favorable exchange rate. For more information about VENTURE or Gannon and Benjamin, see
www.gannonandbenjamin.com or e-mail: gandb@...
*OLIN STEPHENS - 100 YEARS OLD
"I was lucky: I had a goal. As far back as I can remember I wanted to design fast boats." And that's exactly what Olin Stephens (b. 1908) did, starting at 19 as an apprentice with a successful 6-meter designer of the time. By 21, he'd joined forces with Drake Sparkman and began creating legends, starting with Dorade in 1930. In 1937, in collaboration with Starling Burgess, Stephens designed the Super-J, Ranger. The last of an impressive breed, Ranger was also fast; she was selected to defend the Cup after only seven races.
The Cup began again 26 years later and Stephens had used the time well, designing everything from amphibious assault vehicles and 110-foot patrol craft for WWII to timeless boats such as Baruna, Vim, Brilliant, Stormy Weather, Northern Light, and Nyala. His experience with 12-Meters such as Vim-designed and built in the 1930s yet barely eliminated in the defender trials of 1958-made him a central figure in the America's Cup until 1980, when he designed the last 12-Meter to successfully defend the Cup, Freedom, in 1980. Stephens has also been a central figure in the development of rating rules from the CCA, to IOR, to IMS, and to this day, Stephen's designs grace the waters of the world and provide a link to a bygone era. From Finisterre to Brilliant, Freedom to Nyala his designs are cherished, as is he. -- Sailing World, http://sailingworld.com/article.jsp?typeID=398&catID=608&ID=200802
Mystic Seaport Honours the 100th Birthday of Olin J. Stephens Ii
April 13, 2008, is no ordinary day. It marks the 100th birthday of America's preeminent yacht designer of the 20th century -- Olin J. Stephens II, a longtime friend and trustee of Mystic Seaport. In honour of this occasion, Mystic Seaport will host a 100-day celebration beginning April 13 commemorating the world-renowned yacht designer's life and legacy. A special exhibit highlights the festivities and features photographs, books and mementos chronicling Stephens' achievements. The exhibit will be held in the Olin J. Stephens II Reading Room in the Museum's G.W. Blunt White Building. Widely recognized as the most respected, admired and accomplished yacht designer of the 20th century, Olin Stephens once said, "I was lucky: I had a goal. As far back as I can remember, I wanted to design fast boats." And this is exactly what he did. Olin Stephens' name is most often associated with the prestigious America's Cup Race. In 1993 Stephens' and his winning designs were honored when he was inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame.
Olin Stephens has been honored with numerous awards throughout his career which have recognized his indelible contributions to sailing. On November 15, 2006, Mystic Seaport named him the first recipient of the Museum's prestigious America and the Sea Award -- an honor that recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the maritime world. Olin Stephens has designed more than 2,000 boats throughout his career, many of which still grace the water today. This includes our Brilliant. After eighty decades of service, he has left a lasting impact on the maritime community. His numerous designs, contributions and commitment to the worlds of yacht racing and cruising are cherished, as is he. The Museum will host a birthday celebration for Olin on Friday, May 16. Donations to Mystic Seaport made in his honor are part of the celebration. For further information, please call or email the Administration or Advancement Office.
Maureen Hennessey, Executive Assistant
Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea
P.O. Box 6000, 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355
ph: 860.572.5336 / fx: 860.572-5327
http://www.mysticseaport.org
*SCEPTRE AND VELSHED
Raymarine Yachtsman of the Year Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is a keen supporter of the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. This year he will be the skipper aboard the 12M former America's Cup yacht Sceptre. No stranger to the event, Sir Robin has competed previously in Suhaili, the 32 foot ketch he built himself and in which he became the first solo, non-stop round the world sailor in 1968/9. As a contrast, last year he opted to race in a state-of-the-art Open 60. Sceptre was built in 1958 to mount the first challenge for the America's Cup after the war. Due to the general austerity of the time, the rules were changed to allow boats in the International 12 Metre Class to compete. There was little opportunity to tune Sceptre for the event and she suffered from inferior sail technology at the time. Meeting the USA defender Columbia, she was well beaten. Returning to the UK Sceptre's mast was moved aft to improve her balance and this transformed her performance. In the early 1960s, she was the boat to beat, sometimes with HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at the helm. Sceptre is now owned by Sceptre Preservation LLP, whose key objective is to safeguard this fine piece of yachting history for future generations. In this, her Golden Jubilee Year, Sceptre will be racing in the Classic Racing Yachts class. In the 1930s the America's Cup was the domain of the huge J Class boats. Ten were completed of which only three now remain. Velsheda, although not built as an AC contender, cut a dash at many events in the 1930s, including taking the King's Cup at Cowes. She has participated in the Round the Island Race on several occasions. - joining the CHS class in 1989 and 1990 and transferring to the Classic Racing Yachts class when it was formed in 1991. She then reappeared in 2001, the America's Cup Jubilee Year, after an extensive refit. The Island Sailing Club is delighted to welcome her back to the event this year when she will join the IRC class. Velsheda has been lovingly restored and in a way which makes her transition from cruising to racing yacht a straight-forward matter. This includes the addition of guardrails, which were certainly not available to her original racing crew. Up to 1,800 boats are expected out on the water for this year's JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. The standard entry fee closes on 7th June and late entries on 21st June 2008.
http://www.roundtheisland.org.uk
*ICE CREAM/WOODEN BOAT?
'Believe it! - It’s made from icecream sticks!' A Viking ship made from ice-cream sticks set sail for England from the Netherlands on Tuesday. The 15-metre (50-foot) long ship, named after the Norse god Thor, is made from 15 million recycled ice-cream sticks glued together by U.S.-born stuntman Robert McDonald, his son and more than 5,000 children. 'If you can dream it you can do it ... I want to teach children that anything is possible,' McDonald said. Badly injured as a child in a gas explosion that killed the rest of his family, he has loaded his ship with cuddly toys and plans to reach London and visit children in hospitals. He and his crew hope to cross the Atlantic later on the ancient Viking route to North America via Iceland and Greenland.
*CLIVE CAPORN
A few years ago whilst researching Caporn boats, I was referred to and spoke with Clive himself. Since his death I was wondering if anyone might have compiled a history of him so I'm just putting out the feelers. I read on your website that he donated a lot of pictures. Our interests are in his early boat building days building runabouts. Is there anyone you know who may be able to help us? Just a long shot but thought it was worth the contact
David Dixon Chairman of the www.board.net.au <http://www.board.net.au> David Dixon <dixons@...>
* INTERNATIONL REGATTA
A combined International Regatta is to be held in Cowes for Metre boats and classic racing keelboats from 22-25 July 2008 to be run by the Royal London Yacht Club - the same week as the British Classic Yacht Club Regatta which is being run in association with the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club. Good progress is being made with the organisation of the Metre & Classic Keelboat Regatta - most notably with the publication of the Notice of Race and Entry Forms which are now available from the web site, but there is plenty more information on the web site as well. It would be appreciated if owners could submit their entries as soon as possible since, as this is the first year the event is being run this way, we need an early indication of how many boats and crew we need to budget for. Also, some of the problems of last year were caused by too many late entries which we want to avoid. The closing date is 31st May, after which a late fee will apply. Entries may be submitted online or an entry form downloaded from the web site: http://www.classickeelboats.org and an on-line payment facility is available. NoR is also available from the Royal London Yacht Club website -
http://www.royallondonyc.co.uk
*CLASSIC RACE DUE TO RETURN TO RAMSGATE
Tall ships return to Ramsgate when one of Europe's biggest classic sailing ship races returns to the town's Royal Harbour Marina.
The Race of the Classics is now into its 20th year and will see a flotilla of around 20 tall ships leaving Rotterdam, heading for Ostend, before sprinting over to Ramsgate, the only British stop on the route. From there, the ships will spend the night in Ramsgate, before racing to their final stop in the Dutch town of Ijmuiden. All the stops on the route are weather and tides permitting. The ships are due to arrive at Ramsgate's Royal Harbour Marina, weather permitting, on the morning of Thursday 17 April and are due to leave around lunchtime the following day. The race is organised by students and the ships are crewed by a mixture of international students, accompanied by professional sailors, all competing for the Challenge Cup. It is the largest event of its kind in Europe to involve non-professionals on tall ships.
For the latest information on the Race of the Classics and the expected arrival time at Ramsgate's Royal Harbour Marina see
http://www.portoframsgate.co.uk
*BRAND V
A Norwegian enthusiast is looking for information on a missing Eight Meter.She was designed by Johan Ankers and named "Brand V" Appatently she ended her days in a fire in Sydney, Australia. This might have been in 1952. Perhaps she has been rescued.Any information contact the editor. stuff@...
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. -Martin Luther King Jr.
Hi Tony
I have long thought of building a pearling lugger but have not found
sufficient hull lines to get started on a reasonably authentic model.
I have constructed a small sydney ketch, a grandbanks schooner from
hull lines and a kit build Endeavour.
Can you offer me hull lines that would get me started on a Torres
Strait or a Fremantle lugger.
Graham Stutchbury
Hi Folks
I thought you may be interested to see WAITOA, a lovely old lugger
originally built in TI in 1904 for Ernest Cleveland, one of the
larger parling fleet owners of the time and one of those who didn't
accompany Clark to the Dutch East Indies in 1906. WAITOA worked up
until WW2, when she was immobilised at TI and so by 1945 was in very
poor shape. However, it seems she was repaired and worked for
Bowdens until they went bust in 1961. After that she was operated
by the Waitoa Pearling Company, and eventually wound up at Southport
in private ownership, where her current owner bought her (date to be
confirmed). She's an interesting boat and still in good sailing
condition, regularly gracing the waters of Moreton Bay. Her owner
was kind enough to allow me to take the lines off her while she was
slipped to repair a leaking butt joint.
I've put a couple of photos in a folder.
Cheers
Tony
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*OLD BOATS RULE
Cabo San Lucas (April 1, 2008)---Amid an armada of high-powered, high-tech ocean racers and smaller boats sailed aggressively by energetic youth, top honors in Balboa Yacht Club's race from Corona del Mar to Cabo San Lucas may be going to a 50-year-old wooden boat with a mostly AARP crew. This is not an April Fool's joke. The morning after Magnitude 80, Doug Baker's Andrews 80 from Long Beach, broke its own course record by virtually surfing the 800 nautical miles in 2 days 10 hours 23 minutes 27 seconds, Chris Calkins' "double-ender" Sabrina, a Calkins 50 from San Diego, finished in 3 days 22 hours 40 minutes 30 seconds to wrest the overall lead on corrected handicap time from Tom Garnier's Reinrag2, a J/125 from Portland, Ore. Calkins' boat was designed by his father, with all the comforts of the good old days. "I think it was the only wood boat in the race," Calkins said. "I know it was the oldest boat." -- Read on: http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/news/08/0401
*MERRYMAID
Merrymaid, the superb Charles Nicholson-designed gaff cutter originally built by Camper & Nicholsons in 1904 but was re-launched recently at Southampton Yacht Services following a major re-fit. Having spent years in a mud berth in Essex after the Second World War, like so many vessels of her ilk, she was rescued and started sailing again in the Mediterranean towards the end of the last century. In her latest re-fit in which Piers Wilson's team at SYS were able to get to the core of her problems, a special cradle had to be constructed to support the yacht while half the stem, the keelson, the stern knee and the stern post were replaced. The interior has also been completely restored, a lot of it with new teak joinery and new engineering and electrical systems have been installed. Martins Rigging have attended to her complex rig and and a new suit of sails from Lawrence Sailmakers has been cut. Merrymaid has been undergoing extensive sea trials in the Solent and will soon return to the classic yacht circuit. -- David Glenn/Yachting World, www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20080202180950supersailworld.html
*SCHOONER ATLANTIC LAUNCHED
Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Holland: ATLANTIC was designed by William Gardner, one of America's foremost designers of the beginning of the 20th century. The builders then were Townsend & Downey at Shooter's Island, New York. She was launched on July 28th 1903 and made her first trial trip in October at the rate of 15 knots. No one could then foresee that the schooner would gain enduring fame in 1905 under command of the renowned captain Charlie Barr setting the record for a transatlantic crossing from New York to The Lizard on the south coast of England at 12 days, 4 hours and 1 minute. A mono-hull record that stood for 100 years. At 10:30am March 15, coinciding with local high water, the launching ceremony for the recreated ATLANTIC is performed by 9 year old Atlan Kastelein, whose father Ed is masterminding the build of the legendary schooner. ATLANTIC will be rigged and fitted out for a passage to the south of France early next year. There the finishing is expected to take another year. The schooner measures 56.43 meters (185') over the bows, excluding bowsprit and mizzen boom outboard of respectively 8.76 meters (28'8) and 4.05 meters (13'3). With her beam of 8.85 meters (29') and draft of 5.00 meters (16'5) her displacement is 395 tons. From the different sail plans of the original, the record setting 1905 rig of 1,720m2 (18,500 square feet) has been chosen for the recreated yacht. Assisted by yacht historian John Lammerts van Bueren, Ed Kastelein has gathered copies of drawings of the original schooner from various archives in the USA, amongst which the MIT Museum in Massachusetts. Doug Peterson, acting as consulting naval architect, has digitized the original plans guaranteeing the authenticity of the lines and floatation. The structural designs for the construction by today's methods and materials, like a welded instead of a riveted hull, have been produced by the naval engineering company MasterShip Services at Eindhoven. They too have completed the t! ask of updating the design without changing an inch to the sacred aesthetics of the original. In the old design for example all 96 steel frames were spaced at 558.8mm (22 inches) and this has been adhered to for the sake of authenticity. The building takes place under Bureau Veritas classification for charter yachts. It will still be a while before the new ATLANTIC will serve for luxury charter. Below decks accommodation is to be realized for twelve guests and eleven crew with every imaginable comfort. The crew quarters and the modern galley are ready to be installed. The pantry and laundry will follow within weeks. Though not yet fully finished, ATLANTIC will be sailing again soon. And no doubt she will have a crack at beating the time the original yacht made to cross the Atlantic in 1905!
*HAMILTON ISLAND
The 25th Anniversary Edition of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week is destined to be a classic regatta in every possible sense as some of Australia’s best known old yachts, including famous maxis, will be joining the fleet. These grand old ladies will bring an alternative and stimulating dimension to the competition as they represent the opposite end of the sailing spectrum to that seen with the modern Grand Prix racers. Race Week is scheduled from August 23 to 30, and leading the way to the series for the classic yacht competition will be one of Australia’s best known Grand Dames of the sea, the 44-year old Fidelis, owned by Nigel Stoke, from Sydney. Designed by Norway’s Knud Reimers, and built in New Zealand from triple-planked kauri, the 61ft Fidelis crossed the Tasman to Sydney in 1966 and claimed line honours in the Hobart race for then owner Jim Davern. Once in Hobart’s Constitution Dock Davern regaled the media and well-wishers with a wide range of wonderful stories. When one journalist asked how such a long, lean and low profile design handled rough weather offshore he quipped, "Easy. We just sound the klaxon horn as we submerge and breathe through the mast."
Stoke has owned Fidelis for more than a decade, and in that time the ‘old girl’ has been beautifully maintained. Her condition seemingly belies the fact that she has covered an extraordinary number of miles offshore, including the 2006 Hobart Race. Stoke is hoping that a significant number of classic yachts will compete alongside Fidelis at Race Week in what promises to be a memorable competition.
http://www.boatingoz.com.au/?page=25240
*PENDENNIS
20 Years of Pendennis: Marine Museum at Cornwall
Over the past 20 years, Falmouth has been treated to a flotilla of stunningly beautiful yachts, sailing out of Pendennis stable like highly trained race horses facing the Grand National. Established in 1988, the shipyard has achieved two decades of enormous activity, handling over 100 projects, growing the workforce to a base of 280 and building a reputation as a world leader in refit, restoration and new build. This achievement is being celebrated with an anniversary exhibition from 1 April to 27 July. The world renowned shipyard was initially developed by Peter de Savary as a base for his Blue Arrow project - a challenge to the Americas Cup. De Savary soon recognised the employees and Falmouth's potential for boat building excellence and Pendennis Shipyard was born. Near disaster struck in 1994, when the yard suffered a horrific fire which consumed three hulls, including the well know classic Adela, the Dubois designed Mamamouchi and the composite sloop Ocean 23 - later called Ocean Phoenix after her rise from the ashes. Adela's beauty now could not have been imagined when she lay on mudbanks near Brightlingsea in the early 1990s. However, an American owner fell in love with her rotting timber schooner frame, knew that she had the potential to be one of the world's greatest classic yachts and had her floated and towed from Lowestoft to Falmouth. He clearly recognised the excellence of the shipyard's work and despite the fire in 1994, Adela has become one of the world's most respected superyachts. As a consequence of her rise from the mudflats of the East Coast to the blue waters of the best sailing oceans in the world, her story is told within the new exhibition.
www.nmmc.co.uk
* J CLASS
The J-Class Association will soon make an announcement to the press that a fourth replica is to be built. Details are scant at present, but a contract has been signed between an owner and a shipyard for the build of the yacht. She will join two other replicas in build at the moment of Endeavour II and of a Ranger variant - as well as a replica of the original Ranger built in 2002. With the three original Js that are still sailing - Shamrock V, Velsheda and Endeavour - the total class will increase in number from four to seven. -- http://tinyurl.com/2f4z8x
* CLASSIC YACHT CRASH
Owners Sue After Crash of Classic Yachts. The owners of a 103-year-old sailing yacht that sunk during the Museum of Yachting's Robert Tiedemann Classic Regatta last summer are suing the owners of the 94-foot yacht Sumurun for more than $1 million. The lawsuit, filed against A. Robert Towbin of New York City and Armin Fischer of Camden, Maine, was submitted to U.S. District Court in Portland March 5 by Jed Pearsall and William Doyle, both of Newport. The suit stems from a dramatic collision during a July 7 charity race for the Museum of Yachting in which Sumurun struck and sank Msres. Pearsall and Doyle's classic sloop Amorita. Named by Sail Magazine in January 1994 as one of the "100 Greatest Yachts in America," Amorita met a quick demise in approximately 55 feet of water just south of Beavertail. Sumurun, designed by William Fife and built in 1914, was originally commissioned for Lord Sackville of Kent. Amorita, originally designed by H.R. Herreshoff in 1904, was one of two New York 30s involved in the July crash. Also involved was the Alera, based out of Booth Harbor, Maine. Following two appeals by Mr. Towbin, the U.S. Sailing Appeals Committee found that Sumurun caused all the collisions and broke at least four rules, including one of them twice. According to the appeals committee, "Sumurun was properly found at fault for the subject collision through private resolution of disputes in an agreed-upon forum akin to arbitration which met the requirements for due process and Sumurun is therefore responsible for the collision." In all, Amorita sustained damages, losses and expenses estimated at $1 million. In order to compensate their loss, the plaintiffs are asking that Sumurun be "arrested," condemned and sold. In addition, Mr. Pearsall and Mr. Doyle are also seeking unspecified "consequential" and punitive damages. -- Tom Shevlin www.eastbayri.com/story/329745500488987.php
"I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present. In this limitless nation, this nation of wind, light, and peace, there is no other ruler besides the sea." Bernard Moitessier-
Goodness me! That's an amazing body of work, Mori. It will take me
a while to go through it, but it's a wonderful resource for the NSW
boating community, it deserves to be much more widely known.
I might have to write a piece about you for AFLOAT!
Cheers
Tony
--- In luggers-nq@..., "Mori Flapan" <mflapan@...>
wrote:
>
> Dear luggerites
>
> I have just spent the last two weeks compiling a list of NSW
> Shipbuilders and Boatbuilders from the information gathered so far
on
> the Register of Australian and New Zealand Ships and Boats. There
are
> over 1000 builders listed that covers a total of more than 4200
vessels.
>
> As you would be aware, there were a number of pearling luggers
built
> in Sydney. You can identify builders that constructed new pearling
> luggers by searching on the word "pearling" using the find
function of
> you browser.
>
> You can access the web page through the website
www.boatregister.net.
> Just click on the link at the upper right hand corner of my home
page.
>
> As usual, I would be grateful to receive any information on
additions
> or corrections via the email address on the web page. Even better,
if
> you have a lot of information on a vessel, use the word template
> accessible through the following link and either attach it to an
email
> or post it to me.
>
> http://www.boatregister.net/ANZRegisterForm.doc
>
> I hope you find the information of interest.
>
> Best regards
> Mori
>
Dear luggerites
I have just spent the last two weeks compiling a list of NSW
Shipbuilders and Boatbuilders from the information gathered so far on
the Register of Australian and New Zealand Ships and Boats. There are
over 1000 builders listed that covers a total of more than 4200 vessels.
As you would be aware, there were a number of pearling luggers built
in Sydney. You can identify builders that constructed new pearling
luggers by searching on the word "pearling" using the find function of
you browser.
You can access the web page through the website www.boatregister.net.
Just click on the link at the upper right hand corner of my home page.
As usual, I would be grateful to receive any information on additions
or corrections via the email address on the web page. Even better, if
you have a lot of information on a vessel, use the word template
accessible through the following link and either attach it to an email
or post it to me.
http://www.boatregister.net/ANZRegisterForm.doc
I hope you find the information of interest.
Best regards
Mori
Hi folks
In yet more lugger news from NQ (yes, I have a backlog to catch up
on) I was very fortunate to have an opportunity to see the lugger
MITCHELL up on the slip in Innisfail a couple of weeks ago, and take
the lines off her. Many thanks to her owner, John Krestyn, who was
very obliging; thanks also to Bob Goodall for providing me with
accommodation for the weekend (and dinner!).
MITCHELL (O/N 125001) was built in Fremantle in 1909 and operated in
the Broome fleet until 1930, mainly for Streeter & Male. She was a
typical Freo boat, straight stem, elliptical stern, ~36 feet long,
12 tons.
It appears she then went into the fishing industry from 1931. She
was last registered as a LFB in Geraldton in 1977, where she was
bought by a gent named Edi Hrovatin, who sailed her around to Airlie
Beach in Queensland. John K bought her there in 1995 and has done a
lot of work to her since, so she's in good seaworthy condition
although her rig and cabin layout is of course non-original. I've
posted a few pictures in the photo section for your interest. As
these show, the hull is still largely original (except for some
minor surgery at the stern for the propeller aperture when an engine
was first installed). As such she is one of only two remaining
examples of this type of lugger that I know of - the other is RoseF
in Bunbury, which I've also posted a picture of for comparison.
Cheers
Tony
Hi folks, in more lugger news from north Queensland I see that
WINSTON is up for sale. She was one of the four "-ton" sisters
built in Cairns for J.B. Witt, the others were SONGTON, TRITON and
BRITON. Remarkably, all are still afloat. Below is the description
in the ad, and I've posted a picture in the photo section as well.
Let's hope she finds a good owner.
Cheers
Tony
PEARL LUGGER 52 KETCH RIG-WINSTON. Built in 1956 this timber lugger
has been beautifully restored in 2005 to be an efficient motor
sailor/sailing vessel. Fast economical cruising at 12 L/ph. 9 knots
+. Boasting a full recon 6LXB Gardner main, new gear box, 240/415v
Izuzu 4JB1 32kva genset, solar with large battery bank, 12v family
size fridge, 12v 150L freezer, large ss gas oven, new masts/rigging
ss staunchion/handrail, 500L fresh water, 3000L diesel, Muir winch,
3 anchors, comprehensive nav system, toilet/shower, sleeps 6, large
galley/saloon, seperate lounge, TV/DVD, aft /cab utility room, 15ft
covered aft deck, easy water access off large duck board. A perfect
vessel for tropical cruising, and families. Cheap to run and lots of
fun!
Dear Mike
Thanks for the update. Yes, my feeling is that this vessel is unlikely to
have been a pearling lugger. However, if asked I would have guessed she might
be pre-war rather than post war. This is because of the very plumb stem and
flat sheer.
However, I will be interested to hear whatever more you might uncover.
BTW. Today I went out on Sydney harbour for a Aboriginal cultural cruise
to Clark Island on the Halvorsen Built former WW2 RAN torpedo recovery vessel
Deerubbin, owned by the Tribal Warrior Association. They also own the former
lugger Tribal Warrior, ex Mina. We came alongside her at Blackwattle Bay.
They also do cultural charters with the Tribal Warrior though apparently
it is as reserve boat. The cost of the cruise of $55 per head is well worth
it.
The website fo rthe Tribal Warrior Association is:
http://www.tribalwarrior.org/
Best regards
Mori
>-- Original Message --
>To: luggers-nq@...
>From: "michaelgregg2002" <mikeg@...>
>Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:02:32 -0000
>Subject: [luggers-nq] Re: Rex O/N 118537
>Reply-To: luggers-nq@...
>
>
>Dear all,
>
>I've finally tracked down the owner of the launch REX, the putative former
>Broome lugger
>now at Goolwa, SA.
>
>I've spoken to both him and the former owner, but reluctantly, I'm inclined
>to think this is
>a washout. The boat is actually for sale at the moment for $86k, and can
>be seen at:
>http://www.tmhi.com.au/shop/?p=productsMore&iProduct=115&sName=River-Cruiser
>
>Note the stem and stern shapes, and the very flat sheer. Additionally the
>owner tells me
>the beam is c9 foot and draft 3'6". Even disregarding those dimensions,
if
>she was a
>Broome lugger with the counter cut off, she would have been 42' plus before
>that
>happened, which doesn't match the REX of 1903, O/N: 118537. The other addenums,
>the
>raised foredeck and extensive cabin are known to be later additions (c late
>1950s)
>
>If there is a trail leading back to WA, my guess is that she might be the
>post-war REX
>built by Drago Sambraillo at East Fremantle - which never worked as a lugger,
>but whose
>whereabouts I don't know.
>
>Anyway, I'm in Adelaide next week and am arranging to meet the current and
>former
>owners, and to check out the boat in Goolwa. Even if she's not a lugger,
>she's a nice early
>50s river launch.
>
>Cheers,
>Michael
>Perth, Western Australia
>
>
>--- In luggers-nq@..., mflapan@... wrote:
>>
>> Dear Mike
>>
>> The photo of Rex shows a straight stem. I cannot quite see the stern.
>>
>> Regards
>> Mori
>>
>> >-- Original Message --
>> >To: luggers-nq@...
>> >From: "Mikeg" <mikeg@...>
>> >Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2007 2:45:29 +1000
>> >Subject: Re: [luggers-nq] Rex O/N 118537
>> >Reply-To: luggers-nq@...
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>> > <p>Well spotted Mori!<BR><BR>There's enough there to suggest
>> they could
>> >be the same boat and there's evidence that at least some of the boats
>> >that went to Koepang with Sewell & Cross in the late 20s did make it
>> >back to WA.<BR><BR>I didn't get a copy of the Goolwa guide this year,
>even
>> >though my old boat should be in it, but they were supposed to be having
>> a
>> >photo of each boat - is there a pic? If so, what shape are the bow and
>> >stern?<BR><BR>I gather it currently doesn't have a rig which is a pity.
>> >Nonetheless, if it still retains its registration beam, this could be
>the
>> >last known example of an un-rebuilt 1900s Broome lugger - definitely
worth
>> >further investigation.<BR><BR>Mind you, I can't say that a Broome lugger
>> >makes much sense to me in the shallow waters around Goolwa. Very
>> >strange!<BR><BR>Cheers,<BR>Michael<BR><BR><BR>
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>> >luggers-nq@yahoogro<wbr>ups.com.au<BR>To: "luggers-
>nq@<wbr>yahoogroups.<wbr>com.au"
>> ><luggers-nq@yahoogro<wbr>ups.com.au><BR>Subject: [luggers-nq] Rex O/N
>> >118537<BR>Date: 05/09/2007 00:00<BR><BR>
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>> ><P>Dear all<BR><BR>I came across a boat in the SA Wooden Boat &Music
>> >Festival 2007<BR>Commemorative Reference Guide as follows: <BR><BR>Name:
>> >Rex<BR>Port Goolwa<BR>Owner: David Wade<BR>Type: Cruiser<BR>Year Built:
>> >1903<BR>Builder: Unknown<BR>Where Built: Broome, WA<BR>Construction:
Jarrah
>> >carvel planked<BR>Engine: 36bhp Volvo Penta diesel<BR>Dimensions (ft):
>36'
>> >x10'<BR>Owners: Joan & Max Tredrea: Keith Parkes: b07 David
>> >Wade<BR><BR>History: Built as a BROOME SCHOONER. The raised foredeck
was
>> >added<BR>later. She came into SA Gulf waters in the mid 1940s. Shortly
>> >after<BR>being repowered at Ardrossan in 1956 she was moved onto the
river
>> >at<BR>Goolwa. A major rebuild was completed by Freshwater Marine of
>> >Capt<BR>Sturt Marina in Goolwa in 2004-05.<BR><BR>Is it possible that
>this
>> >vessel might be the same as the following<BR>reference to the pearling
>> >lugger Rex?<BR><BR>Name: Rex <BR>Type: Pearling <BR>Official No: 118537
>> ><BR>Year built: 1903 <BR>Builder: Roy, Frank <BR>Where built: Broome,
>WA
>> ><BR>Material: Wood <BR>Rig: 2mst Sch <BR>Propulsion: Sail Net tonnage:
>12
>> ><BR><BR>PORTS and owners: FREMANTLE'03b10 George S.Littlejohn &Henry
>> >Porter:<BR>b17 J.D.& H.A.Tolmer: b28 H.Sewell: JAVA,INDONESIA'<WBR>30
>> >Dutch owners <BR><BR>Dimensions: 34.70 x12.20 x5.50 <BR>History
>> >&details: Fremantle No.76 of 1903. 1903 pearling out of<BR>Broome, WA.
>> >1930 transferred to Java. <BR><BR>References: Dic1:Naa1:Ranzs10,<WBR>17,28
>> ><BR><BR>The narrower beam is a bit of a worry, but otherwise the details
>> >seem<BR>to correspond very well. What do others
>> >think?<BR><BR>Regards<BR>Mori
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>> Mori Flapan
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>
Mori Flapan
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Dear all,
I've finally tracked down the owner of the launch REX, the putative former
Broome lugger
now at Goolwa, SA.
I've spoken to both him and the former owner, but reluctantly, I'm inclined to
think this is
a washout. The boat is actually for sale at the moment for $86k, and can be seen
at:
http://www.tmhi.com.au/shop/?p=productsMore&iProduct=115&sName=River-Cruiser
Note the stem and stern shapes, and the very flat sheer. Additionally the owner
tells me
the beam is c9 foot and draft 3'6". Even disregarding those dimensions, if she
was a
Broome lugger with the counter cut off, she would have been 42' plus before that
happened, which doesn't match the REX of 1903, O/N: 118537. The other addenums,
the
raised foredeck and extensive cabin are known to be later additions (c late
1950s)
If there is a trail leading back to WA, my guess is that she might be the
post-war REX
built by Drago Sambraillo at East Fremantle - which never worked as a lugger,
but whose
whereabouts I don't know.
Anyway, I'm in Adelaide next week and am arranging to meet the current and
former
owners, and to check out the boat in Goolwa. Even if she's not a lugger, she's a
nice early
50s river launch.
Cheers,
Michael
Perth, Western Australia
--- In luggers-nq@..., mflapan@... wrote:
>
> Dear Mike
>
> The photo of Rex shows a straight stem. I cannot quite see the stern.
>
> Regards
> Mori
>
> >-- Original Message --
> >To: luggers-nq@...
> >From: "Mikeg" <mikeg@...>
> >Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2007 2:45:29 +1000
> >Subject: Re: [luggers-nq] Rex O/N 118537
> >Reply-To: luggers-nq@...
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> > <p>Well spotted Mori!<BR><BR>There's enough there to suggest
> they could
> >be the same boat and there's evidence that at least some of the boats
> >that went to Koepang with Sewell & Cross in the late 20s did make it
> >back to WA.<BR><BR>I didn't get a copy of the Goolwa guide this year, even
> >though my old boat should be in it, but they were supposed to be having
> a
> >photo of each boat - is there a pic? If so, what shape are the bow and
> >stern?<BR><BR>I gather it currently doesn't have a rig which is a pity.
> >Nonetheless, if it still retains its registration beam, this could be the
> >last known example of an un-rebuilt 1900s Broome lugger - definitely worth
> >further investigation.<BR><BR>Mind you, I can't say that a Broome lugger
> >makes much sense to me in the shallow waters around Goolwa. Very
> >strange!<BR><BR>Cheers,<BR>Michael<BR><BR><BR>
> ><BLOCKQUOTE dir="ltr" style="BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid;">
> ><DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial;">--------- Original Message --------<BR>From:
> >luggers-nq@yahoogro<wbr>ups.com.au<BR>To: "luggers-
nq@<wbr>yahoogroups.<wbr>com.au"
> ><luggers-nq@yahoogro<wbr>ups.com.au><BR>Subject: [luggers-nq] Rex O/N
> >118537<BR>Date: 05/09/2007 00:00<BR><BR>
> ><DIV id="ygrp-text">
> ><P>Dear all<BR><BR>I came across a boat in the SA Wooden Boat &Music
> >Festival 2007<BR>Commemorative Reference Guide as follows: <BR><BR>Name:
> >Rex<BR>Port Goolwa<BR>Owner: David Wade<BR>Type: Cruiser<BR>Year Built:
> >1903<BR>Builder: Unknown<BR>Where Built: Broome, WA<BR>Construction: Jarrah
> >carvel planked<BR>Engine: 36bhp Volvo Penta diesel<BR>Dimensions (ft): 36'
> >x10'<BR>Owners: Joan & Max Tredrea: Keith Parkes: b07 David
> >Wade<BR><BR>History: Built as a BROOME SCHOONER. The raised foredeck was
> >added<BR>later. She came into SA Gulf waters in the mid 1940s. Shortly
> >after<BR>being repowered at Ardrossan in 1956 she was moved onto the river
> >at<BR>Goolwa. A major rebuild was completed by Freshwater Marine of
> >Capt<BR>Sturt Marina in Goolwa in 2004-05.<BR><BR>Is it possible that this
> >vessel might be the same as the following<BR>reference to the pearling
> >lugger Rex?<BR><BR>Name: Rex <BR>Type: Pearling <BR>Official No: 118537
> ><BR>Year built: 1903 <BR>Builder: Roy, Frank <BR>Where built: Broome, WA
> ><BR>Material: Wood <BR>Rig: 2mst Sch <BR>Propulsion: Sail Net tonnage: 12
> ><BR><BR>PORTS and owners: FREMANTLE'03b10 George S.Littlejohn &Henry
> >Porter:<BR>b17 J.D.& H.A.Tolmer: b28 H.Sewell: JAVA,INDONESIA'<WBR>30
> >Dutch owners <BR><BR>Dimensions: 34.70 x12.20 x5.50 <BR>History
> >&details: Fremantle No.76 of 1903. 1903 pearling out of<BR>Broome, WA.
> >1930 transferred to Java. <BR><BR>References: Dic1:Naa1:Ranzs10,<WBR>17,28
> ><BR><BR>The narrower beam is a bit of a worry, but otherwise the details
> >seem<BR>to correspond very well. What do others
> >think?<BR><BR>Regards<BR>Mori
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>
Dear Tony
Thanks for the response. Yes, you are right, it is a pearl farming Company.
Details can be seen at http://www.junobaypearls.com/
Regards
Mori
>-- Original Message --
>To: luggers-nq@...
>From: "origma2" <origma2@...>
>Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:16:14 -0000
>Subject: [luggers-nq] FW: Re: Indian Pacific
>Reply-To: luggers-nq@...
>
>
>Hi Mori
>
>I've not come across that name in the post-war TI pearling records.
>Does your correspondent have any info on where she operated, and
>approximately when? She might have been used for pearl farming
>rather than pearl fishing, for example. The other option might be to
>do a company search on Indian Pacific Pty Ltd, via the ASIC website -
>there is a hefty charge for a full search though, I think.
>
>She's a nice salty looking craft, I must say!
>
>Cheers
>
>Tony
>
>--- In luggers-nq@..., mflapan@... wrote:
>>
>> Dear fellow Luggerites
>>
>> The following email refers to a vessel that was owned by INDIAN
>PACIFIC PEARLS
>> PTY LTD. While not a lugger, both the owner and myself are trying
>to find
>> out more about her. I will post the photo that was attached to Tony
>Misale's
>> email into the group photos.
>>
>> Does anyone know anything about the Indian Pacific (ex Norlieen, ex
>TB11)
>> or the owners Indian Pacific Pearls?
>>
>> Regards
>> Mori
>>
>>
>> >-- Original Message --
>> >From: "Tony Misale" <catmandu1973@...>
>> >To: <mflapan@...>
>> >Subject: Re: Indian Pacific
>> >Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:55:55 +1000
>> >
>> >
>> >Gidday Mori, just to confirm the number is 178334 carved intothe
>tug.and
>> >she
>> >is definatly 45ft (not 39).here is a pic. l will send a few others
>later
>> >on.
>> >Cheers Tony
>> >----- Original Message -----
>> >From: <mflapan@...>
>> >To: "Tony Misale" <catmandu1973@...>
>> >Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 9:41 PM
>> >Subject: RE: Indian Pacific
>> >
>> >
>> >> Dear Tony
>> >>
>> >> Thank you for your message enquiring about the Indian Pacific.
>> >>
>> >> I have a record for a vessel under official number 178334 that
>seems to
>> >
>> >> conflict
>> >> with the information that you have sent me. The information that
>I have
>> >is
>> >> provided below. The overall length of the vessel looks right
>(39' is a
>> >
>> >> registered
>> >> length measured to a rule). However, the information that I had
>for a
>>
>> >> vessel
>> >> called Norieen was that she was launched at Bateman's Bay as a
>trawler.
>> >>
>> >> To overcome the problem, I would suggest that you contact the
>Australian
>> >> National Maritime Museum library to ask for information on the
>British
>> >
>> >> Australian
>> >> Register for official number 178334 Sydney No.30 of 1946. That
>should
>>
>> >> clarify
>> >> if she was built in Sydney or Bateman's Bay. It is possible that
>a hull
>> >
>> >> built
>> >> in Sydney and surplus after the war was taken down to Bateman's
>Bay to
>> >be
>> >> completed. I have tried to check the Australian Register of
>Ships website
>> >> at www.amsa.gov.au but could not get through tonight to see
>whether she
>> >is
>> >> still registered under the name Norieen. You might consider
>contacting
>> >the
>> >> register as well as they can get you up to date as to the
>current
>> >> registered
>> >> ownership and recent previous owners.
>> >>
>> >> I would be grateful to hear any more that you can find out. In
>the
>> >> meantime,
>> >> I will record your interest in this vessel and will get back to
>you should
>> >> I come across anything interesting in the future.
>> >>
>> >> Best regards
>> >> Mori
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Name: Norieen
>> >> Type: Fishing+Trawler
>> >> Official No: 178334
>> >> Year/month launched: 1946/09
>> >> Where built: Bateman's Bay, NSW
>> >> Material: Wood
>> >> Propulsion: Screw
>> >> Engine: Motor
>> >>
>> >> PORTS and owners: SYDNEY'46 Clancy &Owens: '46 Belisario
>Scullino&Leonardo
>> >> Caputo: b50 Scullino, Caputo &Tuffino: b59 W.Strano: b60 Caputo:
>> >> GEELONG'81b01b02
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Length: 39.50
>> >> Status: Existent 2002
>> >>
>> >> History and details: 45' trawler. 1946/09/27 launched. Sydney
>No.30 of
>> >
>> >> 1946.
>> >> 1946-50s fishing vessel in NSW waters. 1950 08 owners seeking
>extention
>> >of
>> >> survey for one month. 1959/08 investigation as to breach of
>fisheries
>>
>> >> &Oyster
>> >> Farmer's Act. 1959/09/11 surveyed in NSW. 1960/08/08 surveyed in
>NSW.
>>
>> >> Geelong
>> >> No.1 of 1981.
>> >>
>> >> References: Ar01,02:MsbF:Naa1 f/n37021
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>>-- Original Message --
>> >>>From: "Tony Misale" <catmandu1973@...>
>> >>>To: <mflapan@...>
>> >>>Subject: RANZSB inquiry
>> >>>Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 07:13:56 +0000
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>Original_Name=TB11
>> >>>Later_Names=INDIAN PACIFIC
>> >>>Other_propulsion=DIESEL 6/71 DETROIT
>> >>>Other_Vessel_Operation=TUG/TOW BOAT
>> >>>Other_configuration=MONO HULL
>> >>>Other_hull_material=OREGEN
>> >>>Other_rig=NIL
>> >>>Number_of_masts=NIL
>> >>>Official_number=178334
>> >>>Year_Launched_Built=1946/47
>> >>>Builder=SLAZENGERS
>> >>>Place_built=NSW, AUSTRALIA
>> >>>Other_machinery=DIESEL
>> >>>Number_of_funnels=0
>> >>>Machinery_details=
>> >>>Gross_tonnage=28
>> >>>Net_tonnage=
>> >>>Units=Feet
>> >>>Length=45
>> >>>Breadth=14
>> >>>Depth=6.6
>> >>>Decks=1 deck
>> >>>Owner_1=
>> >>>Fate_details=ON HARDSTAND
>> >>>Other_fate_type=CARDWELL
>> >>>Other_bow=PLUMB BOW
>> >>>History=PREVIOUS OWNER INDIAN PACIFIC PEARLS PTY LTD.
>> >>>PREVIOUS QLD REGO-12942QB
>> >>>References=AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND WARSHIPS 1914-1945 BY ROSS
>GILLET
>>
>> >>>(DOUBLEDAY)PAGES
>> >>>228 & 253 BY OBELISK PRESSPTY LTD NSW
>> >>>B1=Submit
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >> Mori Flapan
>> >>
>> >> Websites:
>> >>
>> >> Register of Australian and NZ Ships and Boats:
>www.boatregister.net
>> >>
>> >> Maritime History Downunder Group:
>> >> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/maritime_history_downunder/
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> >> Checked by AVG.
>> >> Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1319 - Release Date:
>8/03/2008
>> >
>> >> 10:14 AM
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >Attachment: 008.JPG
>> >
>>
>> Mori Flapan
>>
>> Websites:
>>
>> Register of Australian and NZ Ships and Boats: www.boatregister.net
>>
>> Maritime History Downunder Group:
>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/maritime_history_downunder/
>>
>
>
Mori Flapan
Websites:
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Hi Mori
I've not come across that name in the post-war TI pearling records.
Does your correspondent have any info on where she operated, and
approximately when? She might have been used for pearl farming
rather than pearl fishing, for example. The other option might be to
do a company search on Indian Pacific Pty Ltd, via the ASIC website -
there is a hefty charge for a full search though, I think.
She's a nice salty looking craft, I must say!
Cheers
Tony
--- In luggers-nq@..., mflapan@... wrote:
>
> Dear fellow Luggerites
>
> The following email refers to a vessel that was owned by INDIAN
PACIFIC PEARLS
> PTY LTD. While not a lugger, both the owner and myself are trying
to find
> out more about her. I will post the photo that was attached to Tony
Misale's
> email into the group photos.
>
> Does anyone know anything about the Indian Pacific (ex Norlieen, ex
TB11)
> or the owners Indian Pacific Pearls?
>
> Regards
> Mori
>
>
> >-- Original Message --
> >From: "Tony Misale" <catmandu1973@...>
> >To: <mflapan@...>
> >Subject: Re: Indian Pacific
> >Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:55:55 +1000
> >
> >
> >Gidday Mori, just to confirm the number is 178334 carved intothe
tug.and
> >she
> >is definatly 45ft (not 39).here is a pic. l will send a few others
later
> >on.
> >Cheers Tony
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: <mflapan@...>
> >To: "Tony Misale" <catmandu1973@...>
> >Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 9:41 PM
> >Subject: RE: Indian Pacific
> >
> >
> >> Dear Tony
> >>
> >> Thank you for your message enquiring about the Indian Pacific.
> >>
> >> I have a record for a vessel under official number 178334 that
seems to
> >
> >> conflict
> >> with the information that you have sent me. The information that
I have
> >is
> >> provided below. The overall length of the vessel looks right
(39' is a
> >
> >> registered
> >> length measured to a rule). However, the information that I had
for a
>
> >> vessel
> >> called Norieen was that she was launched at Bateman's Bay as a
trawler.
> >>
> >> To overcome the problem, I would suggest that you contact the
Australian
> >> National Maritime Museum library to ask for information on the
British
> >
> >> Australian
> >> Register for official number 178334 Sydney No.30 of 1946. That
should
>
> >> clarify
> >> if she was built in Sydney or Bateman's Bay. It is possible that
a hull
> >
> >> built
> >> in Sydney and surplus after the war was taken down to Bateman's
Bay to
> >be
> >> completed. I have tried to check the Australian Register of
Ships website
> >> at www.amsa.gov.au but could not get through tonight to see
whether she
> >is
> >> still registered under the name Norieen. You might consider
contacting
> >the
> >> register as well as they can get you up to date as to the
current
> >> registered
> >> ownership and recent previous owners.
> >>
> >> I would be grateful to hear any more that you can find out. In
the
> >> meantime,
> >> I will record your interest in this vessel and will get back to
you should
> >> I come across anything interesting in the future.
> >>
> >> Best regards
> >> Mori
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Name: Norieen
> >> Type: Fishing+Trawler
> >> Official No: 178334
> >> Year/month launched: 1946/09
> >> Where built: Bateman's Bay, NSW
> >> Material: Wood
> >> Propulsion: Screw
> >> Engine: Motor
> >>
> >> PORTS and owners: SYDNEY'46 Clancy &Owens: '46 Belisario
Scullino&Leonardo
> >> Caputo: b50 Scullino, Caputo &Tuffino: b59 W.Strano: b60 Caputo:
> >> GEELONG'81b01b02
> >>
> >>
> >> Length: 39.50
> >> Status: Existent 2002
> >>
> >> History and details: 45' trawler. 1946/09/27 launched. Sydney
No.30 of
> >
> >> 1946.
> >> 1946-50s fishing vessel in NSW waters. 1950 08 owners seeking
extention
> >of
> >> survey for one month. 1959/08 investigation as to breach of
fisheries
>
> >> &Oyster
> >> Farmer's Act. 1959/09/11 surveyed in NSW. 1960/08/08 surveyed in
NSW.
>
> >> Geelong
> >> No.1 of 1981.
> >>
> >> References: Ar01,02:MsbF:Naa1 f/n37021
> >>
> >>
> >>>-- Original Message --
> >>>From: "Tony Misale" <catmandu1973@...>
> >>>To: <mflapan@...>
> >>>Subject: RANZSB inquiry
> >>>Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 07:13:56 +0000
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Original_Name=TB11
> >>>Later_Names=INDIAN PACIFIC
> >>>Other_propulsion=DIESEL 6/71 DETROIT
> >>>Other_Vessel_Operation=TUG/TOW BOAT
> >>>Other_configuration=MONO HULL
> >>>Other_hull_material=OREGEN
> >>>Other_rig=NIL
> >>>Number_of_masts=NIL
> >>>Official_number=178334
> >>>Year_Launched_Built=1946/47
> >>>Builder=SLAZENGERS
> >>>Place_built=NSW, AUSTRALIA
> >>>Other_machinery=DIESEL
> >>>Number_of_funnels=0
> >>>Machinery_details=
> >>>Gross_tonnage=28
> >>>Net_tonnage=
> >>>Units=Feet
> >>>Length=45
> >>>Breadth=14
> >>>Depth=6.6
> >>>Decks=1 deck
> >>>Owner_1=
> >>>Fate_details=ON HARDSTAND
> >>>Other_fate_type=CARDWELL
> >>>Other_bow=PLUMB BOW
> >>>History=PREVIOUS OWNER INDIAN PACIFIC PEARLS PTY LTD.
> >>>PREVIOUS QLD REGO-12942QB
> >>>References=AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND WARSHIPS 1914-1945 BY ROSS
GILLET
>
> >>>(DOUBLEDAY)PAGES
> >>>228 & 253 BY OBELISK PRESSPTY LTD NSW
> >>>B1=Submit
> >>>
> >>
> >> Mori Flapan
> >>
> >> Websites:
> >>
> >> Register of Australian and NZ Ships and Boats:
www.boatregister.net
> >>
> >> Maritime History Downunder Group:
> >> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/maritime_history_downunder/
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
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8/03/2008
> >
> >> 10:14 AM
> >>
> >>
> >
> >Attachment: 008.JPG
> >
>
> Mori Flapan
>
> Websites:
>
> Register of Australian and NZ Ships and Boats: www.boatregister.net
>
> Maritime History Downunder Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/maritime_history_downunder/
>
Dear fellow Luggerites
The following email refers to a vessel that was owned by INDIAN PACIFIC PEARLS
PTY LTD. While not a lugger, both the owner and myself are trying to find
out more about her. I will post the photo that was attached to Tony Misale's
email into the group photos.
Does anyone know anything about the Indian Pacific (ex Norlieen, ex TB11)
or the owners Indian Pacific Pearls?
Regards
Mori
>-- Original Message --
>From: "Tony Misale" <catmandu1973@...>
>To: <mflapan@...>
>Subject: Re: Indian Pacific
>Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:55:55 +1000
>
>
>Gidday Mori, just to confirm the number is 178334 carved intothe tug.and
>she
>is definatly 45ft (not 39).here is a pic. l will send a few others later
>on.
>Cheers Tony
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mflapan@...>
>To: "Tony Misale" <catmandu1973@...>
>Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 9:41 PM
>Subject: RE: Indian Pacific
>
>
>> Dear Tony
>>
>> Thank you for your message enquiring about the Indian Pacific.
>>
>> I have a record for a vessel under official number 178334 that seems to
>
>> conflict
>> with the information that you have sent me. The information that I have
>is
>> provided below. The overall length of the vessel looks right (39' is a
>
>> registered
>> length measured to a rule). However, the information that I had for a
>> vessel
>> called Norieen was that she was launched at Bateman's Bay as a trawler.
>>
>> To overcome the problem, I would suggest that you contact the Australian
>> National Maritime Museum library to ask for information on the British
>
>> Australian
>> Register for official number 178334 Sydney No.30 of 1946. That should
>> clarify
>> if she was built in Sydney or Bateman's Bay. It is possible that a hull
>
>> built
>> in Sydney and surplus after the war was taken down to Bateman's Bay to
>be
>> completed. I have tried to check the Australian Register of Ships website
>> at www.amsa.gov.au but could not get through tonight to see whether she
>is
>> still registered under the name Norieen. You might consider contacting
>the
>> register as well as they can get you up to date as to the current
>> registered
>> ownership and recent previous owners.
>>
>> I would be grateful to hear any more that you can find out. In the
>> meantime,
>> I will record your interest in this vessel and will get back to you should
>> I come across anything interesting in the future.
>>
>> Best regards
>> Mori
>>
>>
>>
>> Name: Norieen
>> Type: Fishing+Trawler
>> Official No: 178334
>> Year/month launched: 1946/09
>> Where built: Bateman's Bay, NSW
>> Material: Wood
>> Propulsion: Screw
>> Engine: Motor
>>
>> PORTS and owners: SYDNEY'46 Clancy &Owens: '46 Belisario Scullino&Leonardo
>> Caputo: b50 Scullino, Caputo &Tuffino: b59 W.Strano: b60 Caputo:
>> GEELONG'81b01b02
>>
>>
>> Length: 39.50
>> Status: Existent 2002
>>
>> History and details: 45' trawler. 1946/09/27 launched. Sydney No.30 of
>
>> 1946.
>> 1946-50s fishing vessel in NSW waters. 1950 08 owners seeking extention
>of
>> survey for one month. 1959/08 investigation as to breach of fisheries
>> &Oyster
>> Farmer's Act. 1959/09/11 surveyed in NSW. 1960/08/08 surveyed in NSW.
>> Geelong
>> No.1 of 1981.
>>
>> References: Ar01,02:MsbF:Naa1 f/n37021
>>
>>
>>>-- Original Message --
>>>From: "Tony Misale" <catmandu1973@...>
>>>To: <mflapan@...>
>>>Subject: RANZSB inquiry
>>>Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 07:13:56 +0000
>>>
>>>
>>>Original_Name=TB11
>>>Later_Names=INDIAN PACIFIC
>>>Other_propulsion=DIESEL 6/71 DETROIT
>>>Other_Vessel_Operation=TUG/TOW BOAT
>>>Other_configuration=MONO HULL
>>>Other_hull_material=OREGEN
>>>Other_rig=NIL
>>>Number_of_masts=NIL
>>>Official_number=178334
>>>Year_Launched_Built=1946/47
>>>Builder=SLAZENGERS
>>>Place_built=NSW, AUSTRALIA
>>>Other_machinery=DIESEL
>>>Number_of_funnels=0
>>>Machinery_details=
>>>Gross_tonnage=28
>>>Net_tonnage=
>>>Units=Feet
>>>Length=45
>>>Breadth=14
>>>Depth=6.6
>>>Decks=1 deck
>>>Owner_1=
>>>Fate_details=ON HARDSTAND
>>>Other_fate_type=CARDWELL
>>>Other_bow=PLUMB BOW
>>>History=PREVIOUS OWNER INDIAN PACIFIC PEARLS PTY LTD.
>>>PREVIOUS QLD REGO-12942QB
>>>References=AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND WARSHIPS 1914-1945 BY ROSS GILLET
>>>(DOUBLEDAY)PAGES
>>>228 & 253 BY OBELISK PRESSPTY LTD NSW
>>>B1=Submit
>>>
>>
>> Mori Flapan
>>
>> Websites:
>>
>> Register of Australian and NZ Ships and Boats: www.boatregister.net
>>
>> Maritime History Downunder Group:
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/maritime_history_downunder/
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG.
>> Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1319 - Release Date: 8/03/2008
>
>> 10:14 AM
>>
>>
>
>Attachment: 008.JPG
>
Mori Flapan
Websites:
Register of Australian and NZ Ships and Boats: www.boatregister.net
Maritime History Downunder Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/maritime_history_downunder/
Hi Mori
I'm surprised thay she has an entry in the RANZS&B. She wasn't
registered was she?
In any case, MASIG is the local language name for Yorke Island, which
is one of the more remote Torres Strait Islands, located in the north
east sector immediately adjacent to the famed Darnley Deeps.
Do you have any other info on her?
Regards
Tony
--- In luggers-nq@..., mflapan@... wrote:
>
> Dear Tony
>
> Thanks for the response.
>
> The entry on the RANZS&B indicates the original owner was
M.A.S.I.G. (York
> Island). I don't know what that the initials might stand for. Any
ideas?
>
> Regards
> Mori
>
>
> >-- Original Message --
> >To: luggers-nq@...
> >From: "origma2" <origma2@...>
> >Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:32:19 -0000
> >Subject: [luggers-nq] Re: Kailag
> >Reply-To: luggers-nq@...
> >
> >
> >Hi Mori
> >
> >I actually spoke to the broker the other day. Apparently this
vessel
> >was sold by Maurice Drent (her owner for quite a few years and
himself
> >the owner of a large Sydney-based Australia-wide yacht brokerage)
> >several years ago and now her new owner also wants to sell. She's
> >very pretty.
> >
> >These cutters are interesting. As far as I can tell, the
Government
> >paid for a number of them to be built in the 1930s and in effect
gave
> >one to each of the larger islands for use as a general purpose
inter-
> >island sailing ferry / cargo boat. It's unclear to me whether
this
> >was under the auspices of the Island Industries Board, the Dept of
> >Native Affairs or some other scheme. I am quite sure that most or
all
> >of these boats would have done some pearling, trochus fishing and
> >beche de mer fishing on occasions, as well as their intended use
of
> >interisland communication. Later they probably did fishing and
> >crayfishing as well. They certainly look just like a pearling
lugger
> >in hull form, albeit smaller (only ~40 foot) and cutter rigged. I
> >don't know if they ever had motorised diving pumps fitted, and I
don't
> >know how they would have gone at drift diving with a cutter rig.
> >However, a lot of the Island boats still made a good living from
> >subsistence-style pearling (free diving) from marginal shell beds
that
> >the more highly capitalised commercial boats couldn't work
profitably.
> >
> >The interesting thing about Kai-lag is that I have never seen her
name
> >come up anywhere in the pearling record. I don't know if this is
> >because she "went private" early or if she has had a name change.
> >Alot of these cuttersleft a fair bit of a trail in the records
(Yaza
> >for example), but not Kai-lag.
> >
> >Cheers
> >
> >Tony
> >
> >--- In luggers-nq@..., "Mori Flapan" <mflapan@>
> >wrote:
> >>
> >> Dear luggerites
> >>
> >> The cutter Kailag is advertised for sale on the following site.
They
> >> have some nice photos of her.
> >>
> >> http://web.aanet.com.au/lamoore/yacht1377.html
> >>
> >> From what Tony tells me, she was never actually a pearling
lugger,
> >but
> >> was used for interisland service. Does anyone disagree with this?
> >>
> >> Regards
> >> Mori
> >>
> >
> >
>
> Mori Flapan
>
> Websites:
>
> Register of Australian and NZ Ships and Boats: www.boatregister.net
>
> Maritime History Downunder Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/maritime_history_downunder/
>
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