Crazyhorse 47 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Besides the obvious of 'I saw him on LOTR', we have a small cutter rigged sloop here in Urquharts Bay, white topsides, green around the portlights and very rough looking with a clinker tender tied down on the forepeak. She arrived yesterday afternoon and no sign of the skipper. The hatch is open and a radio going yet no one there? Anyone know this keeler? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ladyhawk 37 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I saw this yacht up in Bay of Islands over Christmas, He sailed up in about half a knot of breeze,dropped his anchor, then sailed away the next morning, no motor, no fuss. Crusty looking old sea dog, not the tidiest skipper or boat, but he knew what he was doing Is he underneath giving it a scrub? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Seriously, we are worried enough Police said they will probably check her out tomorrow. So he was old?(ish). I have a bad feeling he is either not on board or.. We shone a 500w HID at her tonight and nothing so no, I don't think he is undeneath giving her a scrub. Radio going and hatch open, dinghy on deck. Find out tomorrow I 'spose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 You should go over and see what’s up maybe lying inside needing help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 382 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 ^^ Indeed, go over and check. He might have had a stroke and need assistance. Tender still tied on deck? If he's not there, it's very strange to leave radio on (limited electricity?) and hatch open. Reason enough to investigate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elenya 33 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Yes please check in on him 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Whangarei Police said they will organise a response. The way the dinghy is sitting on the deck it might be a mob. Can only do what they have asked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,745 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Photo? I might know something Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 382 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I'd still go take a look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin McCready 83 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 FFS. Go look! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 407 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 He lives aboard and is often at great barrier In fact he was in Nagles cove last Friday morning Friendly old guy, sticks to himself but is very approachable and a very good sailor, he actually motored out of the cove last Friday as it was blowing but he mostly sails everywhere Hope he’s ok, go and knock on the hull this morning, if no response climb aboard !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 His name is Harry Martin and very much alive. Lives in Port Fitzroy and really is as rough as his keeler but a nice old codger. So a happy ending. (Just likes living below!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Steve Pope 253 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Harry has sailed that boat (Spencer 32 / 34 ?) to Stewart Island and back and many other places, been dismasted of east cape. Harry sails every where, often just for fun. I've sailed along side him in the Tall ships race in the B.o.I. He keeps it simple, friendly if you choose to talk to him. Once upon a time in another life he was a physed teacher. good Man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chloe 7 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 He was up on the hard at Robertson Warkworth 3 weeks ago, good to see he is back hiding in a bay keeping people guessing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 Yep, a very nice friendly chap. He appreciated that we were concerned about him. Very light breeze this morning and like a true sailor, tacked all the way out of Urquharts to where I don't know. Was going to invite him over for coffee. Another time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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