part one here part two here How did your BMW RaceTrack look opps..who let the dogs out? Bavaria 50 Time Lord … after the Hobart. more here Leander 2009… …..Skins and Tim are looking dangerous… you can see the down wind shots from Garrick showing the profile of the wake off the different designs…interesting. (www.studio5.co.nz) [...]
Greetings yachties, As we head to the business end of the regatta. This thread will be in two parts. The book is out some classic images order your copy here Brad BUTTERWORTH, the Kiwi skipper and tactician for Alinghi, had high praise for the event. “Its been three weeks of very good sailing here, although [...]
Soaked Again… – 10 01 09 http://yachtyakka.co.nz/2008/11/mike-perham-solo-world-challenge/ I’m over the Equator at last! I crossed the line very early in the morning and, as it was so dark, I waited until morning to celebrate with a little champagne and a toast to Neptune, to Totallymoney.com, to me my family and all of you. As I [...]
Anyone know a story about this yacht? I wish I could collate the feelings and thoughts of that time because It is at this exact point that my life, work, dreams and most of all, Ambitions changed. I was totally aware of magnitude of the task and during years as a shipwright and wooden yacht [...]
Mike said “The Needles was a great sight and one I had been looking forward to for a very long time. It is great to be home again and see so many people here to welcome me back. I feel very honoured.” Mike’s Mum, Heather said: “Seeing Mike after so many months is a really [...]
Welcome to: Off The Wire club & news updates as they come in. updated often Audi MedCup ~ Cartagena TP 52-Med Cup Update, Cartagena Paul Cayard Saturday, August 30, 2008 After a one hour delay onshore, the?first race of the day got underway at 1415.? Today was different than all the other days from a [...]
Ashley to defend gold medal in London [NZ's Olympic medal winners] 1:05PM Wednesday Jan 28, 2009 Beijing gold medallist Tom Ashley has committed to another Olympic campaign. Photo / Getty Images Tom Ashley has decided he will aim for a second straight Olympics board sailing gold medal at the 2012 London Games. Ashley, 24, has [...]
She has done it! Disabled sailor achieves record Disabled yachtswoman has become the first female quadriplegic to sail solo around Britain. Hilary Lister, 37, was applauded as she sailed into Dover harbour, in her home county of Kent. On arrival, she declared: “I’m so relieved to be home but looking forward to the next challenge.” [...]
Mid 80’s, Its about 4 o’clock, Wednesday, I’m just finishing a few jobs before heading down to Westhaven, phone goes, Its Ray. “Not going today, too busy, sorry for the late notice.” Bugger, not going for a yacht. Well I am! I remember this day like it was yesterday. Funny how you remember things that [...]
Part 2 Jim also designed launches: Cats Cruising Yachts …and Trailer Yachts Aaron Young Aaron, is the oldest of two brothers, the younger Stephen works at Southern Spars as a design engineer. Although I was on boats from age 1 my first real memory was when Jim was racing boats of his own through the [...]
