MuzzaB 14 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Here is a series of Whitbread boats from the 1986-86 race; all photographed on Auckland Harbour in January 1986. First is Cote D'Or. The Javelin in the foreground is a Farr Mk II from the mid 70's. Several of this design did well - some that come to mind are Nice One, Jonathon Livingston Seagull and Worzel Gummidge. The other boats are Atlantic Privateer, Drum, UBS Switzerland, and (of course) Lion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RushMan 30 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I have been scanning some old negatives, some of which are in very poor condition, but may bring back some memories. I hope you find something interesting amongst them. I will start with the launch of Feltex Roperunner in late 1980 at Half Moon Bay. You may recognize some people, Don and Jim Lidgard, Farr, Bowler... In the late 80's there was a boat called Roperunner sailing out of Melbourne... Any connection to this one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MuzzaB 14 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Probably - she stayed in Australia after the 1981 Southern Cross Cup and is still there I beleive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 564 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 have a "Fazisi" shirt around here somewhere Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MuzzaB 14 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 have a "Fazisi" shirt around here somewhere Ah - those crazy Russians Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Romany 135 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thanks Muzza - Some fantastic memories in that lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 146 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thanks Muzza for the great photos! I sailed on Rhumbline a while ago. Rhumbline was based in Wellington early 2000's then moved to Sydney in 2005. Not sure where she is now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RushMan 30 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Probably - she stayed in Australia after the 1981 Southern Cross Cup and is still there I beleive. Thanks... It was known as the DopeRunner in Melbourne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myjane 40 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 theres heaps of these boats bobbing about with out an owner in the world ceramco was one and found a new owner and a smarten up , there’s one at Gulf harbour , there just doesn’t seem to be a life for these boats , shame , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ballystick 66 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Great photo of Tweety Bird earlier in the post - now racing in Tauranga. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wal 27 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 So all the the large propellor bites down one topside were buffed out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 339 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 theres heaps of these boats bobbing about with out an owner in the world ceramco was one and found a new owner and a smarten up , there’s one at Gulf harbour , there just doesn’t seem to be a life for these boats , shame ,Was Ceramco rescued from the "Sheriff's Auction" we saw posted here a couple of years ago? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 336 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Ceramco was entered in the 2018 Melbourne to Osaka Race but never made the start line. http://melbourneosaka.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Ceramco-Newsletter-No-012-05-03-2018.pdf 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 336 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Ceramco in Bundaberg. https://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Sailing/General/Australia-Day-on-Ceramco-Kiwis-will-spew-?page=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addem 59 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 theres heaps of these boats bobbing about with out an owner in the world ceramco was one and found a new owner and a smarten up , there’s one at Gulf harbour , there just doesn’t seem to be a life for these boats , shame , By the same token, what to do with the 1/2 dozen or so 12 metre or AC class hulls sitting at Hobsonville point? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 336 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Buccaneer the love boat. https://sail4singles.com/en/boating/393-buccaneer-sailing-boat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madyottie 81 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 By the same token, what to do with the 1/2 dozen or so 12 metre or AC class hulls sitting at Hobsonville point? Or the AC cat hulls etc at Onehunga Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 339 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Ceramco in Bundaberg. https://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Sailing/General/Australia-Day-on-Ceramco-Kiwis-will-spew-?page=1 40671502_2049689905089772_8055822977444347904_o.jpg Great to see the "Porcelain Rocketship" sailing again and back in the Southern Hemisphere Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 283 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 theres heaps of these boats bobbing about with out an owner in the world ceramco was one and found a new owner and a smarten up , there’s one at Gulf harbour , there just doesn’t seem to be a life for these boats , shame , There is one up here in Whangarei that’s just had a major birthday and was from gulf harbour , dunno if it’s the same one ? It’s called camara about 75-80 ft https://www.camarasailing.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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