Maritime historian Noel Hilliam believes it could belong to the yacht Smackwater Jack. The yacht and its four crew disappeared during a race from Hobart to Auckland in 1980. Mr Hilliam said the ...
RB Sailing: Smackwater Jack (Whiting One Tonner)
Smackwater Jack was another joint Paul Whiting and Murray Ross effort, following the Quarter Tonner Magic Bus and Half Tonner Newspaper Taxi. While Newspaper Taxi had been designed with the 1977 Half Ton Cup in mind, Whiting and Ross elected to enter the larger higher profile One Ton class with a new boat. As a development of the Newspaper Taxi concept, Smackwater Jack featured a broad stern ...
Paul Whiting
Paul Whiting was a highly influential New Zealand yacht designer during the 1970s and early 1980s. [1] He followed Bruce Farr in challenging accepted notions of offshore racing yacht design. [2] Whiting was lost at sea in 1980 on his return from the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in Smackwater Jack. A search failed to find any trace of the yacht ...
THE MAGIC'S BACK! ~ Boating NZ
The restoration was particularly close to the hearts of the Whitings. Paul Whiting was just 27 when he was lost at sea in early 1980, along with his wife Alison and crewmen John Sugden and Scott Coombes, when his yacht Smackwater Jack was hit by a cyclone while returning from the 1979 Sydney- Hobart race.. Sister Debbie Whiting attended the relaunch and spoke "on behalf of the Whiting ...
smack daddy
Lifted from our friend Julian Everitt…. Smackwater Jack. Very quick Paul Whitting designed One Tonner - circa 1977. Paul, who was very sadly lost at sea aboard this very yacht, was another IOR design specialist, like Stephen Jones, who made a great success of pushing the measurement points to the limit. In our office, during this period, I ...
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The Smackwater Jack crew managed to complete their scheduled radio call on 9 January, reporting that they were in difficult and heavy seas approximately 580 miles from Cape Reinga. That was, however, the last word ever heard from the boat, and a full scale search and rescue operation failed to find any trace of the yacht or crew.
Is this a clue to lost yacht?
He gave it to maritime historian Noel Hilliam, who believes it could have belonged to the the yacht Smackwater Jack. The yacht and its four crew disappeared during a race from Hobart to Auckland ...
The Meaning Behind The Song: Smackwater Jack by Carole King
Smackwater Jack, a hit song by the legendary singer-songwriter Carole King, holds a deep meaning that resonates with many listeners. Released in 1971 as part of King's highly acclaimed album "Tapestry," this energetic track tackles themes of rebellion, justice, and the consequences of one's actions.
Tasman's Taunting Sea
It happened to the son of a friend of mine, Kiwi yacht designer Paul Whiting, who disappeared at sea aboard his racing sloop, Smackwater Jack, back in 1980. Five more sailors and a half-dozen boats were subsequently lost in the Tasman in the infamous 1998 Sydney-Hobart Race. Both of those deadly incidents, and a handful of others, occurred in ...
The Meaning Behind The Song: Smackwater Jack (Live) by Carole King
In conclusion, "Smackwater Jack" by Carole King is a poignant and thought-provoking song that explores the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of violence. The story it tells, combined with Carole King's masterful delivery, makes it a timeless piece that continues to resonate with listeners.
J27 Smackwater Jack
Racing in 30 to 40 knots of wind over a 21 n.mile course offshore Cape Town, South Africa. Average speed: 9.7 knots/ Maximum speed: 14.8 knots
Paul Whiting designer
TwoHeadsTas New Member. I have found some posts dating back to 2008 re Whiting Quarter Tonners (Magic Bus, Newspaper Taxi etc) and mention of Smackwater Jack and Paul's loss when that boat disappeared on the return to NZ after a S2H. My syndicate has very recently been successful in purchasing a Whiting 30 from Sydney, currently named Dire ...
Smackwater jack
Classic Offshore - Smackwater jack - just popped in my head. so back in early 80,s we were up at the huron water festival, used to be a great time (back then ) and i remember seeing a black 377 or similar hull named smackwater jack. anyone remember it, post a pic.
Smackwater Jack (song)
"Smackwater Jack" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It was first released on King's 1971 album Tapestry and then on the second single from that album, along with "So Far Away", charting at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.It was subsequently covered by many artists, most famously by Quincy Jones as the title song of his 1971 album Smackwater Jack.
Pugwash
Very sadly, designer Paul Whiting was lost shortly after when returning from the Sydney Hobart on his beautiful One Tonner Smackwater Jack - lost with all hands in 1980. Peter and Jenny raced Pugwash extensively with RPNYC in coastal and harbour races and cruised with his young family around the top of South Island every summer.
RB Sailing: The Red Lion (Farr One Tonner)
Joining the Farr boats for the One Ton Cup trials was another centreboard design by Paul Whiting, Smackwater Jack and the redesigned Jim Young yacht Heatwave. The Red Lion faced an early challenge over sponsorship advertising, and changes were made to the yacht's signwriting before the trials began (including the removal of a Lion emblem from the bow).
Paul Whiting "Smackwater Jack" Paul and the crew lost their life when
- admiral's cup - new zealand team yacht gerontius on the weather leg of an inshore race. PHOTO:JONATHAN EASTLAND/AJAX REF: 31206 08 1 - G2A5F0 from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors.
Smackwater Jack
Now Smackwater Jack he bought a shotgun 'Cause he was in the mood for a little confrontation He just let it all hang loose He didn't think about the noose He couldn't take no more abuse So he shot down the congregation. You can't talk to a man With a shotgun in his hand Shotgun. Now Big Jim the chief stood for law and order
Carole King
[Verse 1] Now Smackwater Jack he bought a shotgun 'Cause he was in the mood for a little confrontation He just let it all hang loose He didn't think about the noose He couldn't take no more abuse ...
Smackwater Jack
Now Smackwater Jack he bought a shotgun 'Cause he was in the mood for a little confrontation He just let it all hang loose He didn't think about the noose He couldn't take no more abuse So he shot down the congregation. You can't talk to a man With a shotgun in his hand Shotgun. Now Big Jim the chief stood for law and order He called for the guard to come and surround the border Now from his ...
Buffy Sainte Marie
Smackwater Jack, he bought a shotgun'Cause he was in the mood for a little confrontationHe didn't think about the nooseHe just let it all hang looseHe couldn...
RB Sailing: B195 (Peterson One Tonner)
Deception was the first Peterson with a fixed keel. B195 or Magic Pudding had a centreboard. Deception's hull was built stronger than B195. Though is very similar to B195 with a tall fractional rig and similar hull shape. Deception launched in 1978 and won her division in the 1978 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, 8 place overall.
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Maritime historian Noel Hilliam believes it could belong to the yacht Smackwater Jack. The yacht and its four crew disappeared during a race from Hobart to Auckland in 1980. Mr Hilliam said the ...
Smackwater Jack was another joint Paul Whiting and Murray Ross effort, following the Quarter Tonner Magic Bus and Half Tonner Newspaper Taxi. While Newspaper Taxi had been designed with the 1977 Half Ton Cup in mind, Whiting and Ross elected to enter the larger higher profile One Ton class with a new boat. As a development of the Newspaper Taxi concept, Smackwater Jack featured a broad stern ...
Paul Whiting was a highly influential New Zealand yacht designer during the 1970s and early 1980s. [1] He followed Bruce Farr in challenging accepted notions of offshore racing yacht design. [2] Whiting was lost at sea in 1980 on his return from the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in Smackwater Jack. A search failed to find any trace of the yacht ...
The restoration was particularly close to the hearts of the Whitings. Paul Whiting was just 27 when he was lost at sea in early 1980, along with his wife Alison and crewmen John Sugden and Scott Coombes, when his yacht Smackwater Jack was hit by a cyclone while returning from the 1979 Sydney- Hobart race.. Sister Debbie Whiting attended the relaunch and spoke "on behalf of the Whiting ...
Lifted from our friend Julian Everitt…. Smackwater Jack. Very quick Paul Whitting designed One Tonner - circa 1977. Paul, who was very sadly lost at sea aboard this very yacht, was another IOR design specialist, like Stephen Jones, who made a great success of pushing the measurement points to the limit. In our office, during this period, I ...
The Smackwater Jack crew managed to complete their scheduled radio call on 9 January, reporting that they were in difficult and heavy seas approximately 580 miles from Cape Reinga. That was, however, the last word ever heard from the boat, and a full scale search and rescue operation failed to find any trace of the yacht or crew.
He gave it to maritime historian Noel Hilliam, who believes it could have belonged to the the yacht Smackwater Jack. The yacht and its four crew disappeared during a race from Hobart to Auckland ...
Smackwater Jack, a hit song by the legendary singer-songwriter Carole King, holds a deep meaning that resonates with many listeners. Released in 1971 as part of King's highly acclaimed album "Tapestry," this energetic track tackles themes of rebellion, justice, and the consequences of one's actions.
It happened to the son of a friend of mine, Kiwi yacht designer Paul Whiting, who disappeared at sea aboard his racing sloop, Smackwater Jack, back in 1980. Five more sailors and a half-dozen boats were subsequently lost in the Tasman in the infamous 1998 Sydney-Hobart Race. Both of those deadly incidents, and a handful of others, occurred in ...
In conclusion, "Smackwater Jack" by Carole King is a poignant and thought-provoking song that explores the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of violence. The story it tells, combined with Carole King's masterful delivery, makes it a timeless piece that continues to resonate with listeners.
Racing in 30 to 40 knots of wind over a 21 n.mile course offshore Cape Town, South Africa. Average speed: 9.7 knots/ Maximum speed: 14.8 knots
TwoHeadsTas New Member. I have found some posts dating back to 2008 re Whiting Quarter Tonners (Magic Bus, Newspaper Taxi etc) and mention of Smackwater Jack and Paul's loss when that boat disappeared on the return to NZ after a S2H. My syndicate has very recently been successful in purchasing a Whiting 30 from Sydney, currently named Dire ...
Classic Offshore - Smackwater jack - just popped in my head. so back in early 80,s we were up at the huron water festival, used to be a great time (back then ) and i remember seeing a black 377 or similar hull named smackwater jack. anyone remember it, post a pic.
"Smackwater Jack" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It was first released on King's 1971 album Tapestry and then on the second single from that album, along with "So Far Away", charting at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.It was subsequently covered by many artists, most famously by Quincy Jones as the title song of his 1971 album Smackwater Jack.
Very sadly, designer Paul Whiting was lost shortly after when returning from the Sydney Hobart on his beautiful One Tonner Smackwater Jack - lost with all hands in 1980. Peter and Jenny raced Pugwash extensively with RPNYC in coastal and harbour races and cruised with his young family around the top of South Island every summer.
Joining the Farr boats for the One Ton Cup trials was another centreboard design by Paul Whiting, Smackwater Jack and the redesigned Jim Young yacht Heatwave. The Red Lion faced an early challenge over sponsorship advertising, and changes were made to the yacht's signwriting before the trials began (including the removal of a Lion emblem from the bow).
- admiral's cup - new zealand team yacht gerontius on the weather leg of an inshore race. PHOTO:JONATHAN EASTLAND/AJAX REF: 31206 08 1 - G2A5F0 from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors.
Now Smackwater Jack he bought a shotgun 'Cause he was in the mood for a little confrontation He just let it all hang loose He didn't think about the noose He couldn't take no more abuse So he shot down the congregation. You can't talk to a man With a shotgun in his hand Shotgun. Now Big Jim the chief stood for law and order
[Verse 1] Now Smackwater Jack he bought a shotgun 'Cause he was in the mood for a little confrontation He just let it all hang loose He didn't think about the noose He couldn't take no more abuse ...
Now Smackwater Jack he bought a shotgun 'Cause he was in the mood for a little confrontation He just let it all hang loose He didn't think about the noose He couldn't take no more abuse So he shot down the congregation. You can't talk to a man With a shotgun in his hand Shotgun. Now Big Jim the chief stood for law and order He called for the guard to come and surround the border Now from his ...
Smackwater Jack, he bought a shotgun'Cause he was in the mood for a little confrontationHe didn't think about the nooseHe just let it all hang looseHe couldn...
Deception was the first Peterson with a fixed keel. B195 or Magic Pudding had a centreboard. Deception's hull was built stronger than B195. Though is very similar to B195 with a tall fractional rig and similar hull shape. Deception launched in 1978 and won her division in the 1978 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, 8 place overall.