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December 11, 2010. Giles checked in with the following email and and followed up with photos of Summer Wine.
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Greetings
I am the new proud owner of Summer Wine. I am looking to give her a minor birthday and would like to get some advice.
She has had a torrid time. She was on the hard and squatters have been living on her. There was more water damage than anything else. I am going to put some photos on the site so people can see before and after.
Any advice would be most appreciated. I live in Hastings and have a young family so the intention is to get her to a level for all.
Kind regards
Giles Grimston
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Giles also sent in a photo of Summer Wine's certificate issued by the New Zealand Yachting Federation
Summer Wine was built in 1973 by Sea Nymph Boats and her owner, when this certificate was issued in 1985, was A & T Prince at the Napier Sailing Club. The Class shown is S&S 24. The S&S 24 and the Falcon 24, despite the appearance difference due to the deck house redesign, were essentially the same boat and carried the same racing handicap. For more on both of these versions click here.
Stay tuned
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February 23, 2011. Here's an email and 'ready to go' pictures from Giles.
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Dear Ron
I have attached 3 pics of Madam. She is finally in, I am now waiting for a reasonable day to trial her. What a lovely family boat.
I do enjoy your website, thank you!
Kind regards
Giles
Click here for a larger view - click your browser back arrow to get back to this page
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March 5, 2011. Giles sent in the following report of his first sail on Summer Wine
Dear Ron,
I am going to keep this brief, utterly exhausted after first sail in 10 - 15kts full main no 2 genoa 5 - 5.5kts varied swell. What a super boat. A true joy. I will need to look at the keel again a tear of moisture, sadly salty, appeared after pushing her for a while but worth it.
I just had to share this with people who appreciate these works of art.
Kind regards
Giles
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April 2, 2011. Giles sent in a photo, taken by the local newspaper, of Summer Wine doing what she likes to do.
Dear Ron
The local rag took this. Reacher, full main and 5.5 knots. Glorious
Regards
Giles
June 22, 2011 - Bettina Grimston sent in a couple of super pictures of Summerwine racing(?) in a breeze.
That's a mark just off her stern in the distance - click for larger view - great photo!
"What the kids politely refer to as the 3 fat controllers!!" - Quote from Bettina
We are waiting for the pictures showing the spinnaker set....stay tuned
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October 27, 2011. A short report...
Hiya Ron
I had her up to 7 knots today. 3 blokes all 80 odd kg each, clean bum and prop removed. No 1 jenny, full main and I guess gusting 15 to 20 knots full and by. 6 hours WOW !!!!
Giles
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November 9, 2011. A longer report (minor edits) - with pictures...
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Dear Ron
My favourite saying, "it came with the boat", this yellow shooter from the 70's is such a super colour it seems a pity not to use it. Problem, we go slower with it. Any ideas? Note the lovely cushion effect on the leech. Any advice would be appreciated
Webmaster reply: Have not cleared this with the diplomatic staff but the color is just aawwful!!, and therefore has to be slow! Keep the picture, deep six the sail...
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I copied this semi self steering gear from an old yachting magazine. If any one wants the blurb I am happy to provide it but in the meantime bits of shock-cord and pulleys costing NZ$2 and allows me onto the foredeck when single-handed, cheap and cheerful. They hardly need it as they are so easy to balance. Webmaster Note: We have included this in our collection of Tiller Control Systems in the Technical Section/Rudders/Tillers and Related Section.
I have just fitted a Cunningham of sorts as we don't have a track and yes it works - 2 pulleys just to tighten the clew, 1 knot more. Very satisfying.
In NZ now we are having to get every report going to get insurance coverage after all the claims from earthquakes, so I have included above pics for fun.
Kind regards
Giles
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December 22, 2011. Dolphins love fish, are great at catching them, and love to show kids how to do it. Giles has sent in some proof.
Dear Ron
First fish ever! A super summers day sail at last.
Happy Christmas and all that.
Kind regards
Giles
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