Launched | 1976 or 1977 (construction contract was between April 76 and April 77) |
Owner | John Craven |
Purchased | About 1991 |
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Colour | White/Royal Blue (listed by Swarbricks’ as the original colour) |
Berthed | Napier, New Zealand |
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Builder | Swarbrick Bros |
Hull Number | 37 |
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Previous Owners | Original owner R.L. Ewens of WA, Rod Tweddle listed as owner in 1978 |
Previous Names | Nil |
The Yacht’s Story
Kiriwina has moorings in Napier NZ and has belonged to John Craven for about 14 years (2005).
It is believed to have been sailed to N.Z. in 1984
Does anybody know why was the name Kiriwina was chosen and is it after the island Kiriwina?
Note: There is another S&S 34 up north some where that had coach roof damage when coming to New Plymouth for the solo race back to Mooloolaba. I was told the larger windows that had been fitted contributed to the weakening of the damaged area.