I was driving along the seafront at Ahuriri (a suburb of Napier) the other day when I saw this splendid vessel sailing out from the harbour to the sea. I couldn't read the name and forgot to check with the port authority (or use my Marine Traffic app although it may well not be a registered vessel). However I think I have traced it to the Pacific Voyagers. It made a wonderful sight sailing out against the background of the Hawkes Bay hills.
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How gorgeous! After writing my latest blog post on my grandfathers art, I am enjoying seeing boats too....
ReplyDeleteYes, Fiona, that was a lovely post. He would have enjoyed this scene I'm sure.
DeleteVery artistic pattern on the sails! :)
ReplyDeleteThese, Monica, are the sorts of patters that are seen very frequently in Maori and Pacific Island art.
DeleteWonderful combination of colours - all those blues. Actually, to me the background looks almost unreal, like a backdrop.
ReplyDeleteLooking at it again Jenny it does all look rather surreal. I think that the time of day had a lot to do with it.
DeleteHow brave and skilful were the early Polynesian explorers who voyaged all over the Pacific in two-hulled vessels like this one. Well spotted GB.
ReplyDeleteThey knew the sea so well YP.
DeleteThat is one cool boat! There's a pretty fancy cabin. Yes, I like the shoot with the hills in the background.
ReplyDeleteYes, Red, there will be a lot more creature comforts on board than were enjoyed by the original users of such boats.
DeleteMagnificent sight, GB. But, gosh, those hills look dry! It's drying out around here now, too.
ReplyDeleteThey do look very dry Pauline. The odd thing is that we've had a lot of rain this summer over much of Hawkes Bay and a lot of the areas are nowhere near as dry as last year - thank heaven.
DeleteIt is beautiful. A novel design.
ReplyDeleteI've seen quite a lot of Pacific and Maori boats but this is the first time I can recall seeing one like that.
DeleteJames Wharram designed several similar catamarans. They have made many impressive voyages.
DeleteYou know I love sailing....I know I would enjoy a ride on one of these boats, especially with such beautiful patterns on the sails.
ReplyDeleteOn an evening like that was Virginia I would have loved it too.
DeleteOh my gosh....what an amazing sight it is, and the area surrounding!
ReplyDeleteRather different to your verdant Vermont hills Heather.
DeleteThose blues of the sea are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThe different colours of the sea depending on the light are one of the delights of living with it on a daily basis Mersad.
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