Sunday, 10 May 2009

Unofficial launch of Toroa


















The unofficial launch of Toroa at Rawene Boat ramp Hokianga, Northland, New Zealand.
All photos by Julie Holton


















Robert (Harmen's oldest son) and Harmen
































I'm adjusting the trim bracket.


















Harmen & Paul Bowker


















Harmen, Hannah & Robert
























































































Paul Bowker and Toroa
































Paul Bowker and Robert Hielkema with Toroa















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3 comments:

  1. DaveP15 May 2009 at 10:35

    Sweeeeet ! - what a beautiful proa - congratulations Harmen. Looking foward to seeing Toroa under sail.
    Dave P

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  2. Enter Miles17 May 2009 at 07:45

    Harmen,

    Toroa looks phantastic! I love the colour scheme! Absolutely beautifull. Congratulations! The boat will attract many female Toroa birds in mating mood... :-)

    I'm also looking forward to see how he goes under sail.
    Regards,
    Peter

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  3. Josca20 October 2009 at 22:07

    Hi Harmen, I just got sent this link out of the blue, it's a picture of me and my Dad sailing Ao Ora in a strong wind just off our point. despite her looks she goes pretty fast and points extremely high. hard to get an idea of her overall shape here though.
    http://aquapx.com/2/1a36447/#/gallery/gallery/proa-mg-0411/

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