Zozza 261 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Something to watch as the weather heaven's swamp much of the North Island yet again 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,413 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Only part way through but who puts on a suit and tie to do a beer run? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 321 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Standards have slipped old chap, particularly in the colonies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 321 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 I for one have softened-will be yachting in my carpet slippers tomorrow and warmest blazer, with a comforting pipe and salubrious claret at hand when we return to our berth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,413 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 I got some comments this week when I appeared on deck in bathrobe and slippers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 321 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Well done old bean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brien 21 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Thanks Zozza, My first overnighter was on a 25 footer to Mayor Island early 70s. "Aurora" Bought back memories. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BNG 42 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Epic! Would have been a few rough nights at sea or anchor but what a journey. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 321 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Aurora the double ended Harrison Butler ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 261 Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 9 hours ago, waikiore said: Aurora the double ended Harrison Butler ? Harrison Butler designed some beautiful boats.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brien 21 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 11 hours ago, Zozza said: Harrison Butler designed some beautiful boats.... Not sure of the designer but it is mentioned in this article https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/wellington-lyttelton-yacht-race-tragedy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brien 21 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 And this https://teara.govt.nz/en/document/7150/wellington-to-lyttelton-race-1951 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brien 21 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Thanks for the information Waikiore. I was just crew but will pass onto owner at that time who I am still in touch with. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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