Chris Jefferies reports in Boat International that the 2438 metre maxi racing yacht Lion New Zealand has checked into Yachting Developments for an extensive winter overhaul.

Yacht lion new zealand. Find sailboats for sale in New Zealand. Sir Peter Blakes Lion New Zealand will return to the Auckland Viaduct Harbour on Monday 11th March at 4pm following an extensive 18 month restoration at Yachting Developments Hobsonville. Yacht Charter Fleet is a free information service if your yacht is available for charter please contact us with details and photos and we will update our records.

Lion is New Zealands largest alcohol beverage company. If youd like to register a boat renew your registration or change the name or owner of a registered boat please go to our Boat Registration form. Final countdown until Lion New Zealand relaunches following major refit at Yachting Developments.

Lion New Zealand is back in the Bay of Islands fundraising for the Charitable Trust offering day sailings and Dolphin SwimmingSailing combinations. A piece of Kiwi yachting history Lion New Zealand was designed by Ron Holland and launched 34 years ago for Sir Peter Blakes fourth attempt at the Whitbread Round the World Race in 19851986Now owned by the NZ Sailing Trust which purchased the yacht in 2008 Lion New Zealand today plays host to thousands of young New Zealanders. Offering the best selection of boats to choose from.

Refit and Restoration Ellie Brade July 5 2018 Lion NZ Refit New Zealand Yachting Developments relaunches classic yacht Teal. Sir Peter Blake had a very specific idea of the boat that he wanted to build for the 198586 Whitbread Around the World Race. To find out more about the Trust and how it operates visit the Lion NZ web site.

This Ron Holland designed and built by Tim Gurr for the late Sir Peter Blake Lion New Zealand was his entry in the 19851986 Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race. LION NEW ZEALAND Yachting Developments. Managing director of Yachting Developments Ian Cook who worked on Lion New Zealands build more than 30 years ago.

If you have any questions about the LION NEW ZEALAND information page below please contact us. Lion New Zealand was purchased in 2008 as part of their plan to preserve famous New Zealand yachts but also to use as a platform to inspire the next generation of young Kiwis. Ceramco New Zealand Peter Blakes famous Whitbread race contender from 1981-82 has popped up on the radar again recently after her current owner US yachtswomen Dianne Masters announced the possibility that the yacht may return to New Zealand as part of a campaign to contest the 2013 Sydney-Hobart a race that Ceramco won both on line and handicap in 1980.