I bought the plan set for a pahi 63. Back in 2000.I had big dreams. I was a surfboard manufacturer and put up a 70 foot tent in my back yard behind my surfboard factory. I bought all the tools and plywood. Plans on the wall. But then i got tendonitis in my wrist and i could not work for a year. My hand was dead for 6 months. So i sold everything at 6 months. I lost my money and dream. But i bought a tayana 37 and 6 months later i started the circumnavigation. Never looked back.
AWESOME GENUINE KIWI STORY. Took me back to when New Zealand did the telethon weekends and all kiwis would unite. You have so much value to all who cross your path. Hats off to all of the visitors and volunteers who have already crossed your path. Happy Wifey happy lifey who knew the difference in a project and mistress. AWESOME GENUINE KIWI STORY.🙏🌅
I can see this project DESERVES some kind of Trust, for not only for completing , but eventual running/sailing/teaching/managing. Hope it works out for Stony Bourke and all those volunteers.. Well well worth it.
Wishing you all the best. I sailed with James and Hanneke up the Qld coast in Gaia in 97. I'm now 75 and you reach a point in life where you don't want to mix any more glue!
It’s a great story to tell, I’ll be doing more videos with Stoney. I’m hoping to get interest in his project, I couldn’t think of anything better than Stoney seeing his waka fly :)
Very well done video. Thanks, I’ve shared it on with a few folks. This boat needs finishing. In 1969-70 I sailed a James Wharram Catamaran from California to Panama.
Wow, what an adventure sailing with James. I agree the Waka needs to be completed but without some funding I doubt it will. It's a beautiful vessel that deserves to be on the water :)
@@mikebourke1185 i thought i recognised the shape of the lake/mere he's on .... Im hoping he does some research before he commits to his deck and sail layout.
My website has changed to room222.nz/
I bought the plan set for a pahi 63. Back in 2000.I had big dreams. I was a surfboard manufacturer and put up a 70 foot tent in my back yard behind my surfboard factory. I bought all the tools and plywood. Plans on the wall. But then i got tendonitis in my wrist and i could not work for a year. My hand was dead for 6 months. So i sold everything at 6 months. I lost my money and dream. But i bought a tayana 37 and 6 months later i started the circumnavigation. Never looked back.
Life has a way of working out even if it’s not how you planned it. Thank you for sharing your story.
AWESOME GENUINE KIWI STORY. Took me back to when New Zealand did the telethon weekends and all kiwis would unite. You have so much value to all who cross your path. Hats off to all of the visitors and volunteers who have already crossed your path. Happy Wifey happy lifey who knew the difference in a project and mistress. AWESOME GENUINE KIWI STORY.🙏🌅
I spent two years with stoney building 1 of the hulls..love this man and project more than any will know. arohanui
(southern laughter)
Just discovered your vlog because of an interest in Wharram boats. Thank you for posting this. What a passonate and interesting gentleman.
I can see this project DESERVES some kind of Trust, for not only for completing , but eventual running/sailing/teaching/managing. Hope it works out for Stony Bourke and all those volunteers.. Well well worth it.
Wishing you all the best. I sailed with James and Hanneke up the Qld coast in Gaia in 97. I'm now 75 and you reach a point in life where you don't want to mix any more glue!
Thank you Mike, I can understand not wanting to mix glue anymore. I really hope Stoney gets to see his Waka on the water, I would mean so much to him.
This is absolutely brilliant John. This was so informative and an amazing bit of history. Thank you for sharing Stoneys Story.
It’s a great story to tell, I’ll be doing more videos with Stoney. I’m hoping to get interest in his project, I couldn’t think of anything better than Stoney seeing his waka fly :)
great to see some content from you, interesting stuff.
Thanks, it has been a while. I’ll have more with Stoney soon hopefully
Great gathering of local legends ✌️ thank you for sharing
Cheers Reuben
Very well done video. Thanks, I’ve shared it on with a few folks. This boat needs finishing. In 1969-70 I sailed a James Wharram Catamaran from California to Panama.
Wow, what an adventure sailing with James. I agree the Waka needs to be completed but without some funding I doubt it will. It's a beautiful vessel that deserves to be on the water :)
Thank you thank you love you thank you
I give praise, I give love 💕
tu meke!
Yeah Grandad Stony! Love you!
Wishing for completion!!
Cool, be amazing around The Catlins
It would be 😀
Surprised to see him referring to imperial measurements. Excellent video
The plans may have been in imperial, James Wharram was English. Stoney probably prefers it anyway :)
I would have been surprised if he didn't given his age and the time he's been working on his project, and WHAT a project.
Does he know James Wharram is gone now. Hanneke is still working though.
He does know about James passing, what an extraordinary life he lived.
@@EStartelevision Indeed I have been a Wharram fan for many many years as a sailor and boat builder and innovator in the epoxy ply realm.
I think I know of a young English lad that would be interested with this. @WildlingSailing
🇬🇧⛵🧙♂️ ...yup definately and these guys would be great guides.
WildlingSailing got a Wharram in the Netherlands..A lot of Work ahead of him ..but he's young ..
@@mikebourke1185
Mick i was trying to get an exact fix on his boat as i know a familly in the area.. do you know where he is anchored at the moment.
Clive outside Amsterdam is all I heard..if you go back through the Videos he did mention the place.
He's probably contactable by Email ..Happy hunting
@@mikebourke1185 i thought i recognised the shape of the lake/mere he's on ....
Im hoping he does some research before he commits to his deck and sail layout.