More of Matthew Atkin’s photos of the boats of New Zealand

Matthew Atkin's photos of the boats of New Zealand

Matthew Atkin's photos of the boats of New Zealand Matthew Atkin's photos of the boats of New Zealand Matthew Atkin's photos of the boats of New Zealand

Matthew Atkin's photos of the boats of New Zealand

A music event has taken me off air for a few days, but here are some more of my brother Matthew Atkin’s photos from New Zealand. He doesn’t usually get around to telling me much about them, but I guess it’s pretty obvious that the above are Maori canoes. I gather the tall structures are stern-pieces.

As usual, click on the images for a much bigger view.

The city in the shots below appears to be Auckland – don’t miss the spectacular photo of the America’s Cup contender catamaran on a blowy day in Auckland Harbour. Thanks Matt!

Matthew Atkin's photos of the boats of New Zealand Matthew Atkin's photos of the boats of New Zealand Matthew Atkin's photos of the boats of New Zealand

Matthew Atkin's photos of the boats of New Zealand Matthew Atkin's photos of the boats of New Zealand

Matthew Atkin's photos of the boats of New Zealand

 

 

Airborne lifeboat for sale on eBay

Airborne lifeboat for sale on Ebay

If you fancy owning this piece of history you’d better move quickly – the bidding on eBay is under way.

PS – It went for just over £500.

An interview with Bob Roberts’ Cambria mate Phil Latham

Phil Latham on sailing the Cambria from Richard Fleury on Vimeo.

Richard is the chap who runs the The Quay website, which campaigns for the maritime future of Faversham Creek.

On the day of the Cambria’s relaunch earlier this week he was lucky enough to be able to meet Phil Latham, who was Bob’s mate aboard the sailing barge from 1964-68, and and to film an interview. I think it’s of great interest to anyone fascinated by sailing barges and Bob Roberts,  but also to sailors who know or plan to visit the East Coast.