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Ron Holland on Drums

For Ron’s birthday in January he took in some great jazz at the Libra Room and joined the Tom Werret Trio for a tune.   Ron Holland on Drums, click here to watch the video   View the Raw Footage: Ron... Read More

Master Yacht Engineering Students Visit Ethereal

Students of the University of Auckland, Master of Engineering Studies Yacht Engineering program visit Alloy Yachts   Capt. Andrew Barry showing how its done aboard Ethereal... Read More

Torbay Sailing Club

I first sailed off Torbay beach over 50 years ago. This March I returned to Torbay Sailing Club to present my ’40 Years of Yacht Design Adventures’ Presentation to a group that included familiar sailing friends and new enthusiasts.  ... Read More

Clipper Ship Period Painted by Marine Artist John Horton

My friend, John Horton, a marine artist based in Vancouver, BC and known for recreating historical moments on canvas, has just completed a painting of the Great Clipper Ship period. This artwork reminds me of stories of the great sailing... Read More

St Barths Bucket 2014

This year is the 26th running of the St Barths Bucket and 7 Ron Holland designs are entered. The Bucket began when Nelson Doubleday and his friends were celebrating his birthday, and has evolved into a prominent super yacht regatta. Ron... Read More