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The Classic Yacht Association NZ
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The Classic Yacht Association is run by a committee of volunteers that are passionate about the use and preservation of New Zealand’s maritime heritage.
The committee strives to maintain the natural camaraderie that comes from our shared love of these vessels and the sea.
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The Classic Yacht Charitable Trust was formed in 2002 when it became apparent that the historic keystone classic yacht Waitangi , then based in Melbourne, could be lost to not only New Zealand but the Southern Hemisphere, when it was put up for international tender. However quick and decisive action by the trust secured the yacht for the Hauraki Gulf and the people of New Zealand’s future enjoyment.
The original Trustees had, through mutual interests, often discussed the future of New Zealand’s classic and historic yachts and launches many of which were being sailed. However others were locked in sheds with some vague future plan to “get her back into the water”. Many of these boats were being altered, often in unsympathetic ways but worse still literally wasting away in the bays and mangrove swamps of New Zealand. Those discussions also confirmed that although New Zealand’s recent maritime history is well known and publicly funded, very little is known of timber classic yachts and the difficulty one person would have to restore and maintain and campaign the largest of these vessels.
With this in mind The Classic Yacht Charitable Trust was formed.
Aims and Objectives
- To promote public interest and education in aspects of the maritime history of New Zealand, including the design construction and use of vessels of all descriptions.
- The preservation restoration purchase acquisition and maintenance of examples of early yachts launches scows and other vessels designed and built in New Zealand and used in or around New Zealand waterways.
- To arrange and organise educational opportunities to acquaint the public and young people with the heritage and skills of early New Zealand boat builders, boat designers and the early sailors.
- To co-operate with other entities and museums to better promote and achieve the aims of the Trust.
The work of the CYCT has been emphasised by publication late in 2010 of Classic, Ivor Wilkins’ magnificent book telling with wonderful words and pictures the story of the revival of classic boating in New Zealand. It will go a long way in helping convince the wider community of the need to build on the work the trust began.
Founder and Patron
John Street MNZM
John brought to the Trust the commercial experience required to manage the Trust. As one of Auckland's most recognised maritime identities and with a lifetime of experience he brought to the Trust a huge depth of knowledge and industry networks.
John is a Member Of The New Zealand Order Of Merit for services to yachting. Past Director of Whitbread Stop Over Limited, Past Trustee of the National Maritime Museum, Chairman of NZ International Yachting Trust, Foundation Member of NZ Yachting Academy, Committee member NZ Yachting High Performance Committee, Committee Member and past Chairman of Boating Industry Association, Executive Member of the Marine Export Group (MAREX), Past Director of the 2000 Americas Cup Village development. Committee Member of Boating Industry Association, New Zealand Yachting Federation honour award 1994, Life member of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron 2001, Life Member Yachting New Zealand. Sir Bernard Ferguson Yachtsman of the year award 2004.
John retired as chair of the trust in 2021 and remained as Patron until he passed away on 21st Dec 2023.
Larry Paul (Chair) | Trustee - Funding
Larry has a 42 year career in Banking including senior executive roles. He took up sailing in his early 20s while living in the Cook Islands. Over the years he has sailed and raced dinghies, trailer yachts and keelers and spent many years coaching junior sailing. Since joining the crew of Waitangi soon after her return to New Zealand he has developed a passion for our classic fleet and has skippered Waitangi since 2007. Larry particularly enjoys the company of the many New Zealanders and overseas visitors who relish the opportunity to sail on this important example of New Zealand’s boatbuilding history.
Larry was a part of the Daring Rescue Group involved in the recovery of the Daring from Te Oneone Rangatira (Muriwai Beach) and is now a trustee of the Mangawhai Daring Trust involved in preserving the vessel for public display.
Iain Valentine | Trustee - Events
Iain’s professional management consulting role brings to the Trust considerable operational analysis and planning skills with a focus on organizational excellence. A South Islander by birth, his love of the outdoors was realized in mountaineering and skiing there until his move to Auckland in 1970. His sailing experience began as crewmember on racing keelers, at the same time pursuing centreboard sailing at Tamaki & Kohimaramara Yacht Clubs. From 1985 he part-owned/skippered the 14m motor sailer Anaconda, and for 15 years explored the Hauraki Gulf and Bay Of Islands. He is a member of the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, member of the Classic Yacht Association, and Skipper of Frances
Andy Ball | Trustee - Fleet maintenance
Andy was one of New Zealand’s outstanding Olympic class and offshore racing sailors through the 1970s, 80s and 90s, known internationally for his long involvement, as helmsman, strategist and tactician, with the late Ian Gibbs. Together, they raced four Half Ton Cups, two Admirals Cups and four Southern Cross Cups, which included the Sydney- Hobart race. They were forced out of two of those in extreme conditions. In more recent years, Andy has become an enthusiast for classic yacht racing and his latest foray into that arena is as skipper of the 124-year-old, 58ft LOA Charles Bailey Jr design gaff cutter Ida which will joined CYCT fleet once her full restoration was completed by Wayne Olsen and Mike Smith at Wayne's yard in Stillwater in 2020.
Angus Rogers | Trustee - Legal and Compliance
Angus' sailing carrer started at age 7 in frostbites and prgoressed over the years through several dinghy and keel boat classes, before in more recent years moving to classic launches. Angus retired as consultant lawyer at Martelli McKegg at the end of 2021 where, after merging his private practice into the firm, he worked in the formation and administration of trusts and other estate planning. He is a past Commodore of Tamaki Yacht Club and he joined the RNZYS in 1994. Angus was elected as a trustee of the OBC Marina scheme in 2017 Angus also served for two years as Launch Captain of the CYA. Angus has always enjoyed boating in all its forms in and on the water and he has a particular liking of older wooden boats which he loves tinkering with and improving.
David Davies | Trustee - Finance
David is a retired chartered accountant with a background in finanical management roles across a wide range of companies both off shore and within New Zealand over the years including Masport, Sutherlands Tannery, Peach and Vienna Foods, Tip Top/General Foods, Office Products Depot Group, and Mercy Hospital. David is still involved with the angiography unit board, and he has continuing responsibilities with the Methodist Church and the 500-strong Auckland Beekeepers’ Club. Beekeeping is a favourite hobby, alongside tennis. David’s sailing experience started at a young age with a Frostply, bogged in the mud of Hamilton Lake, and the family later enjoyed a Kestrel trailer sailer. He's the proud builder of an Optimist, that actually measured. David is now enjoying crewing aboard Waitangi, working the gentle shift, midships, while bringing a wealth of knowledge to the trust.
Steve Lafferty | Trustee - People
Kim Hampson | Trustee - Marketing
With over two decades freelance & corporate roles spanning advertising photography, graphic design, and as Head of Marketing for an international architectural firm, and a further 14 years as a dedicated Real Estate Agent in Auckland East Bays, Kim brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in marketing and brand management to the trust.
Kim has been sailing since she was a young teenager with her father. He built two Trailer Sailer’s in a shed on the farm and she became proficient at prising 1000's of staples from the Plywood hull. This progressed to her specialising in pushing the boat off the banks of Lake Rotoiti while her dad learnt to sail.
Her sailing experience ranges from cruising in the Hauraki Gulf, to twilight racing and messing about on Hobie Cat’s on Sydney harbour where she lived for 20 years. Kim was smitten with the ‘Waitangi’ from the first time she stepped aboard in 2013; she loves the thrill and the spectacular scenes of the races & regattas, and the great camaraderie of her fellow crew members.
She is looking forward to much bigger sailing adventures that currently chill in the bucket list, but for now she helps CYCT with Marketing for fundraising and building the awareness of the brand.
Christine Winkelnkemper | Secretary
Christine has a 32-year career in accounting, including various senior managerial positions. Presently, she serves as a General Manager, directing her expertise mostly toward financial controlling and project management.
Sixteen years ago, upon her arrival in New Zealand, Christine embarked on her sailing journey. Initially volunteering for the Maritime Museum, she navigated the waters aboard Ted Ashby, guiding tourists through Auckland Harbour's scenic vistas. Christine transitioned to sailing on Waitangi, assuming responsibility for mid-ship operations. Her culinary passion complemented her sailing endeavours and Waitangi quickly became the boat to be on during overnight voyages. Christine brings keen volunteer skills to maintenance tasks like antifouling and varnishing. She finds fulfilment in activities associated with water, the outdoors, yoga, and lately acrylic painting.
Encountering the Waitangi crew upon immigrating to New Zealand, Christine forged longstanding friendships that endure to this day. The camaraderie and profound bonds that emerged from this experience remain a cherished aspect of her life in New Zealand, illustrating the remarkable connections fostered through shared experiences.
Past Trustees
Bill McCarthy
With over 50 years broadcasting experience in both radio and TV, Bill has covered yachting events both internationality and in New Zealand. As a producer and director and as the former head of TVNZ sport and network newsreader, Bill has built an extensive network of contacts he has been able to draw on in his support for the trust since its inception.
Bills interests still lie in media with his TV production company McCarthy Communications not only specialising in yachting and boating in New Zealand, but in his other passion classical music in which he has had a life time involvement including as a conductor and pianist.
Bill retired as trustee of the trust in 2023 and remains an adviser to the trust.
Chris Bouzaid MBE
Chris is a former sail maker and joint owner with his brother of Sails and Covers Ltd a business started by his father Leo Bouzaid. Sails and Covers Ltd was later merged into Hood sails, with Chris ultimately becoming President of Hood Sails worldwide. Chris owned and skippered the 36ft S&S one ton cup boat Rainbow II which was built inn 1967 by Max Carter. In 1969 Chris and Rainbow II put NZ yachting onto the global yachting map. He won all but three of forty-eight races including Kiel Week, Travamunde Week, the One Ton Cup, Cowes Week, Channel Race and their class in the Fastnet Race (which he also won in 1979, in the fateful race that tragically cost 13 lives). Chris maintains a very active interest in Rainbow II. A fter discovering her in a poor condition in Bermuda in 2009, he was instrumental in aquiring and returning her to NZ. In 2021 Chris bought a share in the 1898 gaff cutter Rainbow which he spent many of his younger years sailing on when it was owned by his father. Chris was inducted into the New Zealand Sporting Hall of Fame in 1990 and has been a Trustee of the Classic Yacht Charitable Trust since 2015.
Chris retired as trustee from the trust in 2023 and remains an adiser to the trust.
Neil Gillard
Neil started his sailing life at the age of 2 on the ‘A’ class Ngatiawa built by his father Harry until age 7 when the boat was sold. Not to be kept off the water Neil took up P class sailing at age 8 before progressing to Idle Alongs, then the 18 and 22ft mullet boats Bon Voyage and Rakoa. Straight from school Neil took up a boat building apprenticeship with Chas Bailey & Son and boat building has stayed with him having finished off a John Lidgard built Townson Twilight hull, followed by building a 38ft Birdsall, Focal Point, which he owned for 20 years. Neil’s blue water experiences include cruising the Pacific Islands at age 22 with 3 friends on the Tercel built Roiaata which they also sailed in the 1968 Sydney-Hobart race. Neil is currently caretaker and skipper of Rainbow ll and continues on the trusts boat maintenance committee.
Gavin McGregor
Beginning his working life as a Union Company apprentice cadet, Gavin spend most of his career as a deck officer and later as master with three shipping companies. His final ship before retirement was Master of one of Broken Hill Propriety’s largest bulk carriers. He also spent eight years ashore as stevedoring supervisor for the British Phosphate Commissioners. His involvement with the Maritime Museum over the past nine years has seen him take on the role of skipper of the scow Ted Ashby. His skills in maintenance and problem-solving have often been used on other vessels at the museum and he has helped in preparing displays at the museum. A long-time member of the Ponsonby Cruising Club he has helped with the operation of the club’s sailing school which teaches young people to sail through out the year.
Malcolm (Max) Carter
Max brings to the Trust the practical industrial and commercial expertise and a sense of reality of what is required when restoring or conserving classic vessels. Max has been actively engaged in the marine industry both in N.Z. and overseas, since commencing his apprenticeship in 1948. This passion continues as a designer and consultant for all types of craft in timber, glass fibre, and steel as well as the fabrication of aluminium yacht spar rigging. Restoration work has included small craft exhibits and the research, design and construction of the trading scow "Ted Ashby" for the National Maritime Museum. Max’s company helped put New Zealand on the world yachting stage by building "Rainbow II" which went on to win the One Ton Cup. Max was Managing Director of Yacht Spars N.Z. Ltd when the company was awarded the first N.Z. Marine Export Award. Max’s membership of the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron has spanned over 50 years. Sadly Max passed away in July 2016.
Bruce Tantrum
Bruce’s detailed knowledge of classic yachts is second to none and his vision of the Trust’s direction and the need for restoration accuracy is a guiding principle for other Trustees. Founding Chairman of Okahu Bay Schools’ Waterwise training programme, currently Patron and Committee Member, Past Commodore Royal Akarana Yacht Club, Executive Committee Classic Yacht Association, 2004 Team Leader for 8 NZ teams attending International Youth Regattas in Japan, 25 years experience in national and international yachting administration and race management. Extensive local coastal and international yacht racing and cruising experience. Bruce is a keelboat owner of 35 years and a member of the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron for 33.
Robin Bailey
Robin is a former journalist, radio station manager and public relations consultant who brings to the Trust not only his media expertise and knowledge but through his local body political experience brings an understanding of the workings of political structure within our community. For the past 20 years Robin has operated Bridge Communications, an Auckland-based agency specialising in boats, water and all things marine. He has had a long held interest in water safety and is a founding board member of Water Safe Auckland. As editor of the New Zealand Herald’s Weekend Marine Saturday feature he was able to showcase many aspects of the maritime industry, including major heritage projects. Community interests include local body affairs, particularly those impacting on the Newmarket region of Auckland, in which he continues to play a key role as president of the Newmarket Protection Society. He is a member of the Royal New Zealand yacht Squadron. Sadly Robin passed away in 2019.
AD (Tony) Blake
As a member of one of New Zealand’s most recognised yachting families Tony has developed a community network that enables things to get done. Tony’s personal and leadership qualities have enabled commitment and buy in from diverse groups within the maritime community.
Professionally known, as AD Blake, Tony is an internationally renowned marine artist whose works have been acquired by many private and corporate collectors in the United States, Canada, the British Virgin Isles, Britain and New Zealand. Commissions have come from important private and corporate collections as well as international yacht clubs. With a lifetime of sailing experience both coastal and blue water Tony is also past Chairman of the Classic Yacht Association of New Zealand and past skipper of the trust boats Gloriana, Waitangi and Thelma.
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Class Associations
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There are a wide range of different class associations in New Zealand that reflect the depth and breadth of sailing in this country.
Below you will find a list of affiliated class associations and how to get in touch with them.
Boardsailing
- NZ Kite Racing Association Inc
- Windfoil New Zealand
- Wingfoil New Zealand Inc
Double Handed Dinghy
- 29er Class Association of NZ
- 49er Association of NZ
- International 470 Class Association of NZ Inc
- J14 Class Association
- Javelin Class Owners Association
- New Zealand 420 Class Association Inc
- New Zealand Cherub Owners Association
- New Zealand Open Team Racing Association
- New Zealand Team Sailing Association
- NZ Int Flying Dutchman Association
- NZ R Class Squadron
- NZ RS Feva Association Incorporated
- NZ Sunburst Association
- The International Nacra 17 Class Association of NZ Inc
- Classic Yacht Association of NZ Inc
- Farr 1020 Owners Association
- Flying Fifteen New Zealand Incorporated Association
- H28 Yacht Owners Association Inc
- Marauder 8.4 Owners Association
- MRX Yachting Ltd
- NZ 18 Foot Skiff Association
- NZ Int Etchells Class Assn
- Reactor Yachting Association Inc
- Stewart 34 Owners Association
- Townson 32 Owners Association
- Young 88 Owners Association of NZ Inc
- NZ A-Class Catamaran Association
- NZ Hobie Class
- NZ Int Tornado Association
- NZ Paper Tiger Owners Association
- Weta Sailing Association
Radio Yacht
- New Zealand Radio Yachting Association
Single Handed Dinghy
- 3.7 Owners Association
- Europe Dinghy Class NZ
- New Zealand Hansa Class Association
- New Zealand O'pen Skiff Association
- NZ Finn Association
- NZ ILCA Class Association
- NZ INT Optimist Dinghy Association
- NZ OK Dinghy Association
- P Class New Zealand
- Starling Class Association New Zealand
- The International Moth Class Association of NZL
- WASZP Association of New Zealand Incorporated
- Zephyr Owners Association
Trailer Yacht
- Elliott 5.9 Class Association
- Hartley 16 Class Association of New Zealand
- Magic 25 Class Association
- Noelex 22 Trailer Yacht Association
- Noelex 25 Trailer Yacht Owners Association
- Ross 780 Association
Wellington Classic Yacht Trust
Ensuring an appreciation and engagement in Wellington's sailing heritage
WCYT is a registered charitable trust (CC49281) formed in 2010 dedicated to the preservation, restoration and above all, sailing of small vessels with a significant history to Wellington and the region.
We operate out of Clyde Quay on Oriental Parade, Wellington.
We are now fundraising for work to be done on Atalanta and seek donations to the cost of a sheet of ply to get her deck and cabin rebuilt in the new year. Depending on the thicknesses of the ply (we need several different thicknesses) prices range between NZ$120 and NZ$220. We ask you consider making a donation for one (or more!) of these sheets. Please spread the word. All donors to this effort will receive for free a one-year subscription of our quarterly journal.
We are open to discussion on sponsorship arrangements, and all donors will be issued a tax receipt.
Once you have made your donation, send us an email at [email protected] to be added to the subscribers list
Bank of New Zealand
Account name: Wellington Classic Yacht Trust
For Journal subscriptions and general donations: Account number: 02-0536-0138286-000
For donations to Atalanta fund: Account number: 02-0536-0138286-002
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Welcome to the Classic Yacht Association of Australia. Our mission is sailing and preserving wooden classic yachts.
Latest CYAA news
CYAA Cup Regatta 2024
November in Melbourne…. Football fades to a memory as the roses begin to bloom, and spring promises, then disappoints, and
Zephyr – On the move
17 July, 2024 Great to see on the television the other night, the footage of Zephyr at her new home,
2024 Winter Series Entries Now Open
Entry for the CYAA (Victorian branch) 2024 Winter Series is now open. The first race is on 5th May. Enter
Vale – Iain Oughtred
15 March, 2024 The CYAA would like to note the passing of renowned traditional yacht designer and builder, Iain Oughtred,
Smiles in Auckland – CYANZ ABD Group Regatta
23-25 February, 2024 – Auckland Smiles all around, I’m reliably informed from the CYANZ 2024 ABD Group Regatta in Auckland.
Summer Series Race 6 Post Race News
Covered in thie newsletter: A race six report from Martin Ryan Skipper of Mercedes III Race six management team Report
Sayonara Summer Series Race 6 Post Race Report and Gallery
A Sayona Summer Series moment… A special pictorial report for Race 6 of the 2023/24 Sayonara Summer Series to celebrate
VALE – JOHN STREET
The committee and members of the CYAA are saddened to learn of the passing in Decmber 2023, of a legend
See all CYAA News posts
Announcements
Tech talk – technical seminar.
THE CYAA is pleased to announce the first in a series of technical information evenings.
These will be a series of regular evening presentations in an informal environment where CYAA members can get together over a drink and potentially dinner and learn about how to keep your classic yacht in pristine consition.
For Tech Talk No. 1 we are happy to welcome Frank Brown of Jotun Paints. Frank is a specialist in marine coatings and will provide an insightful review of the problems associated with coating systems and the responses to the maintenance of timber on classic yachts and boats.
This seminar will be held on Wednesday 25th September at 7.30pm in the dining room at the RYCV.
Come along, have a drink with your fellow classic yacht colleagues, learn something and support your association along the way .
If you can’t make it on the night a zoom link will be available.
Register your attendance by emailing the secretary at [email protected]
Download the event flyer here .
CYAA Cup Regatta Announcement
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Upcoming events.
See more on the full CYAA Calendar
Download a print version of the 2024/25 CYAA Racing Schedule. Current at 26th August 2024
Sayonara Summer Series...
Sayonara Summer Series links...
Race documents and links on the RMYS Classics – Documents, Results and Start Sheets page.
2023/24 Sayonara Summer Series Entries and Results (or click QR Code)
2023/24 Sayonara Summer Series Boat racing and PoB Sign on (or click QR code)
CYAA establishing a General Maintenance Fund…
CYAA has set up a General Maintenance Fund to encourage restoration and sailing of Classic yachts. The first beneficiary will be the Tumlare YVONNE.
Boats in our fleet are invited to contribute to the fund to keep Yvonne on the water.
Click through to read more about the CYAA General Maintenance Fund and see the Tumlare Yvonne Sponsors Board . And, read more about Yvonne and her restoration in Yvonne, by Charlie Salter .
From the Locker...
1967 Admiral’s Cup, from CYCATV.
Notices and links...
The Tradition Lives On...
Coffee Table Book: “The Tradition Lives On – a register of the historic Couta Boats”. From the Couta Boat Association.
The Doug Jenkin Library
Australian Sailing magazines from CYAA member, Doug Jenkin’s library.
Alwyn - Still "Sailing On"
Hobart 1923 A classer ALWYN, turned 100 on 1 February 2023. Her first 100 years story.
42 Australian Wooden Sailing Boats
Mark Chew's COVID 19 project - a personal list of 42 boats that are important to Australias sailing History.
1934 Centenary Regatta
2020 CYAA Cup Regatta entrants, Acrospire III and Acrospire IV, competed in this 1934 regatta - click through to see the program.
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- Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
- Sydney Amateur Sailing Club
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How many times have you competed in the Coastal Classic?
I think I have done about 6 Coastal Classics so far.
What boat are you doing the race on? (Name, Type)
I will be sailing on Apparition, a Ross 35
How is the preparation going for the Coastal Classic this year?
The preparation is progressing well. Last Saturday we renewed our Cat 3 certificate, and over the coming weeks we'll go through the boat making sure it is fully up to scratch. We race all year round, so we continually check and maintain all the gear on board. However, getting ready for the Coastal is a good reason to check everything and tick off all maintenance and updates.
How have you prepared in the lead up to the Coastal Classic?
Besides getting the boat ready, the crew must be ready as well. The crew race mostly all year round, so know the boat well. We will typically do a couple of work parties on the boat, which further helps with all crew being very familiar with the boat, the location of all the equipment and gear. In addition, we plan to have a get together before the race to go over various procedures including those that would deal with emergencies such as man overboard, dismasting, springing a leak, having to contact outside help and medical emergencies.
What’s it like sailing overnight? How do you and your crew prepare for this?
Sailing at night is fundamentally no different from sailing during the day – however, having limited visibility does provide challenges. Having a crew that knows the boat well helps greatly. Most of the time they will be able to grab the right halyard, or sheet without having to identify its colour. In addition, we have instruments that help us.
Ensuring the crew is well watered and fed is essential to keep up morale, provide energy and warmth. We ensure we have a hot meal before it goes dark, and have plenty of tea, soup, coffee etc on board to have during nighttime.
In addition, the Coastal Classic is not our only race we sail in the dark. During the year we have night races to Kawau and Mahurangi, as well as the Balokovic cup, which is an overnight race. (part of the gold cup series) This ensures we are comfortable racing at night.
Can you give us a bit of insight into the essential equipment and procedures you need to take for sailing the Coastal Classic?
In many ways, the Coastal Classic is like every other race – and the equipment required for Cat 3 is a good starting point. However, that is the “minimum requirement”. It is good to make sure that the boat and crew are in many ways exceeding that. In terms of equipment, this includes having several additional safety measures. For instance, Apparition has AIS installed, which will assist in emergencies, as your position is visible to every other boat equipped with AIS. In addition to the required flares, we also carry an electronic flare, which will work for longer, and can be effectively used to attract attention from aircrafts and ships. We carry extra life jackets, as modern inflatable life jackets do accidentally inflate. We have an extensive 1st aid kit with various additional supplies. We also carry various spares such as lines, blocks, filters, torches, batteries, battens etc to allow us to make essential repairs if so required.
In terms of procedures, this is part of the previous preparation work – we plan and train procedures as part of normal sailing, such as sail changes, reefing, etc, but also for emergencies, such as man overboard, or what to do in case of an accident or major damage.
What’s the most exciting part of competing in the Coastal Classic?
That must be the start – being part of this massive fleet leaving Auckland is just awesome. Other highlights are always the major milestones, such as Kawau, SailRock , Bream Head and Cape Brett, and of course the finish. However, the finish is generally a feeling of joy and relief that you made it and time to open the rum!
What are some of the biggest challenges you anticipate facing during the Coastal Classic?
Weather conditions are by and large by far the greatest challenge. To little or too much wind both provide for challenges.
What’s your go to snack when you’re on the boat?
A great favourite are small sausages rolls a crew member makes himself – they are just fantastic. Then of course, chocolate with nuts and berries, ginger cookies, muesli bars and gallons of coffee and tea. This year we are sadly missing a crew member who typically provide great savoury muffins, but she is swanning around the Pacific.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to participate in the Coastal Classic?
It can be a great fun race. Get on a good, well set-up boat, then make sure your boat is as well equipped and set-up (as the one you've been on). The crew and skipper need to be a good team, check and double check that the boat and crew are ready to face potentially tough conditions. But most of all – enjoy it.
Whether you’re gearing up for this year’s Coastal Classic or diving into sailing for the first time this season, Burnsco has you covered. Explore their CAT 3 Checklist to make sure you have all the essential gear. With everything you need available at Burnsco, you can set sail with confidence.
Lastly, a massive thanks to Marcel for taking the time to answer a few of our questions around the Coastal Classic and our fingers are crossed for ideal conditions. Enjoy the race, enjoy the comradery and enjoy the rum!
RESTORATION OF A NEW ZEALAND CLASSIC WOODEN YACHT IN AUSTRALIA – ROXANE
Back in May 2018 we ran a great story about a gent named Keith Dawson that was celebrating his 105th birthday and we learnt of Keith sailing to Australia back in 1937 onboard the Tercel brother built 26’ yacht – ROXANE. Link here to that story below – https://waitematawoodys.com/2018/05/13/roxane-a-105th-birthday-party/ make sure you read the comments section – lots of chat there.
Now fast forward to early Sept and WW is contacted by Ralph Finch from Queensland in Australia – a summary of Ralphs notes to me below – “I’m in the process of purchasing the little boat called Roxane that you have on the WW site. Roxane has sat in a back yard in Townsville for last 25 years partially restored. I’m beginning the process of completing the restoration.I’ve read snippets about her history and would love to fully document the history and contact past owners and descendants and anyone previously connected. Roxane is now 90 years old and my intention is to eventually get her back in the water and sailing again.The centenary would be an exciting maritime event for both New Zealand and Australia I think.”
“I have already begun cleaning up and restoration work. The photo of her on the transporter was taken about 20’ish years ago as she was removed from the Townsville Slip Ways to go to the owner’s house where she sits till this day. I am very excited to take this project on and eventually build a website dedicated to her with as much history as I can find. It’s important to me to trace and document all those connected to her. If you know any of those people or descendants, could you please let them know that Roxane is still alive. She does have a brand new deck, cabin and cockpit. The cabin has been extended to just in front of the mast. The owner has also built a new timber mast and boom. I completed clearing away 20 odd years of rubbish from on, and around Roxane yesterday and took some clear photos.” WW will follow this project and Ralph has promised to keep us updated. In the mean time as mentioned above he would love to hear from anyone with links to the yacht.
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Daniel (Dick) Wellington was a contemporary of Johnny Wray and regularly featured in ocean cruising exploits in the 1930’s. On the outbreak of war he joined the RNZAF and by 1943 was with 7 Squadron RAF Oakington as navigator on a Short Stirling bomber. They were shot down enroute to Berlin 27/28 March 1943. He is buried at the Oldenburg British Military Cemetery.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19430416.2.53?end_date=31-12-1945&items_per_page=10&phrase=2&query=daniel+wellington&snippet=true&sort_by=byDA&start_date=01-01-1938&title=ALG%2CACNZC%2CAKEXAM%2CAS%2CAKTIM%2CBRATS%2CDSC%2CFRTIM%2CKWE%2CMANAK%2CNZH%2CNZHAG%2CNZ%2CTO%2CPWT%2CROTWKG%2CSUNAK&type=ILLUSTRATION%2CARTICLE
My brother, Keith Dawson passed away at 105,…a good “innings” albeit he always used to say that he would “pack it in” when he reached 110!
He would be chuffed to know that Roxane would be restored.
Roxanne was launched November 1934, built by the Tercel brothers for Mr Arthur Fisher, a jeweller in Whangarei. It was purchased in 1936 by Keith and mate, Dick Wellington with the intention of a voyage across the Tasman, & beyond.
The story is told in a little 2006 self-published book, which, without an ISBN number is probably difficult to find today. (Voyage of Roxane.)They paid $380 & fitted her out for sea by, amongst other things, reducing her mast height from 36′ down to 27′.
The two boys plus a (paying) passenger Les O’Brian, who had never been to sea before, departed Auckland in mid winter 1937 arriving Sydney via Norfolk & Lord Howe Islands after a somewhat stormy passage…at that stage, the smallest vessel to make the crossing.
The two boys put Roxane on the market, selling her for $650, less 25% duty. Dick returned to NZ on the SS Wanganella. He joined the RNZAF and was shot down and died over Europe during WW2.
Brother Keith met an attractive young lady, Betty on their first day in Sydney….followed by 60 plus years of marriage and three daughters later!
in 1987, for Keith’s 74th birthday, the family shouted a holiday trip to Cairn’s where to his surprise he was reunited with Roxane,…50 years to the day since leaving NZ!
Some years later he records that Roxane had been onsold and that the (then ) new owner John Keene was planning a major refit.
It is great news that such is happening.
Ross Dawson
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