Looking in the Archives: A 1976 news story from the Cork Examiner, just when Ron Holland Design was getting going. You will be able to read more about it in my new book, “All the Oceans” which will be out soon! “Big... Read More
‘Avalon’ launched in New Zealand in 1986 was one of the first Ron Holland Design sailing yachts over 100 feet in length. After two Circumnavigations ‘Avalon’ is now based in Vancouver, Canada.... Read More
Irish Mist II, the 41ft Ron Holland design built in Cork in 1975, in which the late Archie O’Leary achieved his greatest successes. Photo courtesy RCYC REPOSTED from AFLOAT, post by Winkie Nixon In a well-lived life in Cork in which... Read More
A design career that took off with the 1973 world champion Quarter Tonner, evolved through numerous successful Admiral’s Cup and Maxi designs and ultimately led to the creation of some of the world’s most notable superyachts, provides a tidy basis... Read More