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‘Kia Aura’ off Point Atkinson, BC

This is how to enjoy summer in beautiful British Columbia, sailing past Point Atkinson Lighthouse on a sunny day. Heritage Value Point Atkinson Lighthouse was designated a national historic site of Canada in 1974 because of: the hexagonal reinforced concrete... Read More

Eleven 11’s at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Australia, July 2020

The 11 metre ‘One Design’, the world’s first official ‘Sports Boat,’ was designed to create affordable high performance sailing.  Ron’s 11 MOD was the second to be launched and he campaigned her in England and Ireland.... Read More

Motor Yacht Dorothea III Captain’s Message

“Dorothea III” Captain John Crupi speaks about the yachts ability.... Read More

Traveling Against the Wind “Golden Opus” Returns Home to New Zealand

Bringing “Golden Opus” from Singapore to New Zealand during a pandemic added extra challenges for provisioning and concerns about how to safely stop for fuel on the Australian coast. Example of a brief report from “Golden Opus” en route —... Read More

Discovery 55 Ready to Voyage Anywhere

Discovery 55 Mk II by Ron Holland Design, ready to voyage anywhere.... Read More

“Ganbare” History 

Ganbare” One Ton Cup 1973 off Porto Cervo Doug Petersen, helming Lowell North, trimming Gary Weisman,  tactics and helming Ron Holland,… How can we go faster? Look what happened for the next 20 years!... Read More