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PLYING TAUPO
In these changeable times it’s rare enough that a boat remains within the same family for 48 years; it’s rarer still when it’s a plywood launch moored in fresh water. Here’s the story of much-loved launch.
Which radar?
An old naval salt once told me that nothing beats a ‘Mark 1 eyeball’ for safely navigating your vessel. He was right, of course, and many accidents have been caused by people failing to simply keep a good lookout. However, there are times when visibility is restricted, and our eyes alone are not good enough.
Voyage of a lifetime
In 1947 16-year-old Bob Howard was in the right place when his life’s course changed forever. His chance to complete a mechanic’s apprenticeship was dashed by the return of many, ready-qualified war veterans. So he followed in his brother Wally’s footsteps and ran away to sea.
Spring at last!
It’s October, the second month of spring, with longer, warmer days and more sunshine, but water takes much longer to warm up than air.
Breaking