Rona Preservation Trust

Rona Preservation Trust Rona is a beautiful part of NZ's maritime history

* Built in 1892 for Wellington merchant and benefactor, Alexander Turnbull, Rona is one of the finest surviving examples of a six-beam gaff rigged racing cutter.

* Rona was designed in Scotland by one of the world's greatest yacht designers, G.L Watson, and constructed in Auckland from native kauri by master craftsman and designer, Robert Logan Senior.

* Rona is an excellent example of

nineteenth century racing yacht design, and is one of the few surviving examples remaining in the world today.

* Rona has been restored to its original condition and maintained as a fully operational sailing vessel.

* New Zealanders have always been in the forefront of yacht design and racing and this exciting sport continues to engage thousands of New Zealanders – from community sailing schools and yacht clubs, to international competitions.



* The Trust will work with other groups and institutions, including the Museum of Wellington City & Sea, and the Friends of the Turnbull Library, to promote the cultural and historical importance of Rona .

* Rona is a precious part of New Zealand's maritime history and provides a unique opportunity to keep alive past sailing traditions and hand them on to future generations.

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J-Class Lionheart & Ranger. 2017
© Cory Silken

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Historian Maynard Bray takes his wooden boat obsession down under to learn more about New Zealand's unique construction methods.

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Too Merry Xmas? !

Faithful family retainer
01/12/2018

Faithful family retainer

Typical day on Wellington Harbour!
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Typical day on Wellington Harbour!

what a reflection

29/08/2018

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Pier A, Chaffers Marina, Herd Street
Wellington
6012

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+6421440334

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