by rtuckert | Sep 24, 2018 | Special Interest, Trust
On Sunday 23 September, the R. Tucker Thompson held the formal opening of their new whare. The weather was fine, and around 100 people gathered at the end of the wharf to join the Tucker whanau for their special day. It was a day that was over 30 years in the making,...
by rtuckert | Aug 13, 2018 | Special Interest, Trust
Today was a really special day, one that has been over 30 years in the making. It was the first time that we were allowed to occupy our new home which is being built by Far North Holdings at the end of the wharf. A key driver for the new premises was to be able to do...
by rtuckert | Mar 21, 2017 | Media, Miscellaneous, Special Interest, Trust
It’s not every year that a ship wins the sailor of the year, but then the R. Tucker Thompson is no ordinary ship! In March the Trust and Trustees were awarded the Northland Regional Council’s Sailor of the Year award by Council Chair Bill Shepherd....
by R. Tucker Thompson | Apr 18, 2016 | Special Interest
Dates have been confirmed for the Tucker to visit Whangarei in May. Between Thursday 19th May to Monday 23rd May. Our ever popular Kiddies Pirate Sailing will be running on Saturday 21st May. The ship will be available for 2-hour school trips as well as Late Afternoon...
by rtuckert | Feb 10, 2016 | Media, Special Interest
Two iconic Northland organisations offer one unique experience! At the end of April 2016, Northland’s tall ship the R. Tucker Thompson partnered with Project Island Song to offer a two day, one night eco-sailing experience in the beautiful Bay of Islands. We...
by rtuckert | Apr 29, 2015 | Special Interest
Come Sailing on a Tall Ship! Join Northland’s own tall ship on her visit to the Whangarei Harbour from 15-18 May. There are still 30 places available on our school sailing on Monday morning – weather is looking good! Monday 18 May Departs 1000: Onerahi...
