R. Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust
Charity Auction of Sweet Sail Boat
Northland’s R. Tucker Thompson Youth Sail Training Trust has been generously donated a beautiful West Wright Potter 19ft
sail boat to auction in order to raise funds for their youth development voyages.
The Potter 19 is a sweet little boat which is deceptively spacious inside and offers ultimate flexibility. With its four
sleeping berths and seating for five, it provides comfortable overnight cruising, with its retractable keel it is
perfect for going ashore, yet can be easily taken home on its trailer for storage. Extremely stable, the sail boat has
closed cell foam flotation fore and aft, and is virtually unsinkable. She is the ideal boat for a couple or young family
looking for a practical and versatile family holiday option.
The boat has been lovingly looked after by its owner and is in excellent condition. Below decks, the teak finish
creates a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. A galley with stove and sink, as well as a Porta-Potti means that a night or
two away from home is extremely comfortable. Complete with sails and outboard, the sailing boat is ready to go and just
waiting for a new owner.
The local Bay of Islands resident offered it to the Trust to do with as they wished, knowing that 100% of the proceeds
would be directed towards delivering the Trust’s youth development voyages. The Trust decided that it would auction the
little boat, named Puffin, to help subsidise students to come on their winter sail training voyage.
“We are extremely grateful for this wonderful offer” commented Executive Trustee Jane Hindle. “We hope that someone out
there will appreciate this sweet little boat and make an equally generous bid, knowing that the money is going to a
really good cause, back into developing our young people.”
Bidding for the West Wright will be conducted onTradeMe(where full specifications are available.). The auction will run until 9th March.
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