Harmen’s sailing blog.

My stories and experiences about my life with the canoes Takapu, Toroa and Lookfar.

Saturday, 1 September 2012

Some random pics of Toroa

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Friday, 10 August 2012

Toroa at Porirua Harbour 2003

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That's me butt steering to prove a point to the attendees gathered on the shoreline. Matahi Brightwell in attendance far left. Photo b...
Sunday, 8 April 2012

Lookfar's Easter cruise

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Taking advantage of some fine warm and settled weather I've taken Lookfar for several more outings. On my hand line I've caught seve...
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Monday, 5 March 2012

Lookfar's new rudder

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I purchased a new rudder for my canoe project from our on line auction site. It was listed as a brand new, unused, 30 year old, laser rudde...
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Saturday, 11 February 2012

Lookfar takes me on our first voyage.

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This morning I made up a couple of trolling lines with two different lures with the intention to try my luck at fishing whilst sailing over ...
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Monday, 6 February 2012

"Lookfar" A converted Coleman Ram X 15 Canoe

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Today I launched my little sailing canoe. I called my canoe "Lookfar" after the wizard Sparrowhawk's sail boat in Ursula LeG...
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Saturday, 21 January 2012

Toroa's new Gibbons Dierking rig

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Chris sent me two photos of Toroa with his new Gibbons Dierking rig. Nothing more to add until I hear more about sea trials ...
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Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
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