In 2007 Northbridge Sailing Club added a Winter series to their sailing calender for yachts and dinghys. The series is contested over six heats occurring at three week intervals and is sponsored by Marine Watch.
Dave thought what better way to keep the the barnacles away, so enlisted two mates, Andrew Thorpe and Phil Moffatt to crew on Upsandowns - MH127.
Upsandowns is a slightly modified, multi-chinned Intro 22, built out of ply by John Henderson. John spent over six years building her in his front yard and she was launched in the early 80's. The yacht is just another example of John's boat building skill, 'built to last' and 'race on'. It's a pity he has turned his hand to marine artist rather than builder.
The yacht has been well looked after, only requiring a new modern day bulb keel a while back, that more than improved her performance. She won the 2007 NSC Winter series, surprising many larger and longer yachts in the process. 2008 has proved more difficult due to light conditions and her handicap, however, with one heat to go we should be in the top 5.
Thanks to Luka who advertised it on a Moth forum, I rescued it last month with a view to putting it on the water in some shape or form when I'm able to throw a few dollars it's way. I have no idea what design it is, so from this day forward I'll call it a 'Milkman B' as it is constructed out of balsa.
These photos show the results of a little elbow grease and a sore shoulder, but hey, she deserves it! Tomaree suffered from a gear failure at the NSW state titles a while back (broken stay), but got away with only a scratch (the mast holed the 1.2 mm foredeck), which was easily repaired.
Why bother you might ask? Well sometimes people forget their 'roots' and regret selling off the source of long standing memories. Not me, as long as there is room in the garage and the wife isn't spitting the dummy, this old girl will remain off the market.
Upsandowns is a slightly modified, multi-chinned Intro 22, built out of ply by John Henderson. John spent over six years building her in his front yard and she was launched in the early 80's. The yacht is just another example of John's boat building skill, 'built to last' and 'race on'. It's a pity he has turned his hand to marine artist rather than builder.
The yacht has been well looked after, only requiring a new modern day bulb keel a while back, that more than improved her performance. She won the 2007 NSC Winter series, surprising many larger and longer yachts in the process. 2008 has proved more difficult due to light conditions and her handicap, however, with one heat to go we should be in the top 5.
