A celebration of The Mullet Boat: a New Zealand Icon

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Classic Yacht and Launch Exhibition
 
‘A celebration of The Mullet Boat: a New Zealand Icon’
In conjunction with Auckland Heritage Festival 2016

 

Location: Karanga Plaza and Berths, Halsey Street, Viaduct.

 

Exhibition Date: Saturday, 8 October 2016

 

Sunday 9 October 2016

 

Time: 10am – 4pm (Free) Open to the public. Donation welcomed
 

 
Classic Yacht and Launch Exhibition: Celebrating the Mullet Boat
 
Following last year’s very successful Des Townson Exhibition, the Tino Rawa Trust is this year celebrating the ‘Mullet Boat’ as part of their ‘Classic Yacht and Launch Exhibition’ series.
 
From humble fishing boat to one of the most recognisable yachts on Auckland Harbour, the Mullet boat has become a significant part of New Zealand's maritime history.
 
This annual public exhibition has free entry and will be held in the Karanga Plaza, Viaduct Harbour on Saturday 8 October & Sunday 9 October from 10am to 4pm. The exhibition will showcase the stories behind these iconic yachts including the designers, boat builders and famous boats. Informative displays will explain what elevated these yachts from ordinary beginnings to cult classics.
 
Rafted up and accessible to the public will be some of the finest examples of ‘Mulleties’ including ‘Buena Sera’ (Eric Wing), ‘Melita’ (Percy Vos), ‘Valeria’ (Arch Logan), ‘Snatcher’ (Beau Birdsall), ‘Tamatea’ (Chris McMullen), ‘Martana’ (Martin Robertson), ‘Nomad’ (Logan) and ‘Corona’ (Charles Collings)
 
A special part of the exhibition will be the interactive display of ‘Tamariki’ which will be under-going the initial start of her restoration. New owners Rob Warring and Martin Robertson are starting the lengthy restoration of her in time for the 100th Lipton Cup in 2021. Martin will be sharing traditional boat building skills to the public as well as discussing the restoration of ‘Tamariki’.
 
Mullet boat owners and other classic yacht enthusiasts will also be on hand to share their stories and memories of this unique New Zealand yacht.
 
Previous ‘Classic yacht and launch Exhibitions celebrated designers such as Des Townson, Jim Young, Jack Brooke, Bob Stewart and Col Wild.
 
This event by the Tino Rawa Trust is supported by Panuku Development Auckland, Ponsonby Cruising Club and the Classic Yacht Association of NZ, Lighthouse Marine, Altex Coatings, NZ Marine, Viaduct Harbour and CityGuard