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ALTAIR: From Richard Marks
{Richard asked us to run this request again - he'd really LOVE to have news to share with his dear oldies.)
I’m researching the whereabouts of an old yacht called Altair for my father (84), who raced on her when he was 12 years old in the Auckland to Tauranga in 1948; placing 4th that year.
The skipper was his father Charles (Charlie) Marks and the crew were his wife, daughter and 3 sons (aged 16- 10). The same crew did win the Auckland to Coromandel years later sailing Queenie. Sadly Charlie passed away on March 1st 1969 sailing in the Balokovic Cup with his 3 sons as crew. This also happens to be my father’s birthday. They never raced again.
Does anyone know the whereabouts of ALTAIR? The crew, all still alive and in their mid-to-late 80’s, have pictures of their father's yachts on their walls (ALTAIR, QUEENIE & SPEEDWELL).
My Auntie (89) believes that Charlie owned ALTAIR and QUEENIE at certain points. (He was a scratch-race sailor for Wilkie). They would love to know what happened to the three yachts and what condition they are in. Any information would be appreciated.
Please contact Richard Marks if you can help: richardomarks@hotmail.com
VOLANTE: From Louise Crean
I am wondering where my Grandfather's old boat, VOLANTE is now located? I've seen discussions on your website and if any-one can advise, please contact me on: thecreans@gmail.com
IKA: From Emily Pope
I'm seeking information on an old triple-skinned kauri fishing vessel called Ika, built circa 1927. She's had a very colourful life, but unfortunately this is scarcely documented.
Rumour was she was a Jack Guard build, but that's proven erroneous. I recently found newspaper clippings about her foundering near the Hauraki Gulf and the crew needing rescuing - this was 1928. I cannot find who built her. The latest insight I have is that it might've been by an old furniture company. She looks a lot like the SAN ANTONIO and was used for grouper fishing by the renowned Johnny Cataldo.
If you can help please contact me on: Emily.pope@seafood.org.nz
WANTING TO CREW: From Robert Morfee:
I have been sailing for many years in the English Channel and the Baltic Sea. My last boat was a Nicholson 35 which I kept mostly in Scandinavia. I would be very glad to crew. I am a retired English solicitor and have moved to NZ permanently.
Email: robert@robertmorfee.co.uk and ph: 021 566-687
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