For the Grand Opening of the new Catalina Island Museum!
— Tim
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Travelin’ Again to Avalon
18
Jun
ALL ABOARD!
17
Jun
Ahoy Yawl! For those fortunate fans of Flynn who can make it to the Channel Islands Maritime Museum this Sunday, on Father’s Day, here’s your chance to board and tour Errol’s pre-Siroccon 56′ yawl, Cheerio II (which he inititally called “The Bachelor”, much to Tiger Lil’ Flynn’s chagrin. Read the rest of this entry »
— Tim
Mail Bag! Zaca Models and a bit of History
14
Jun
Robert de Cantelar writes to us:
To whom it may concern…..
The first time I saw her was during summer 1964, in Villefranche, so alone…..already careless !
I’m and I was the first expert and master who has studied and carry out the file for the first restoration of ZACA for a well known French financier, aborted the day of signing the final contract because of an indiscretion of Camper & Nicholson in Cannes.
It was in 1988.
The manager of Villefranche Shipyard was Mr. Lagarrigue and we had a great team together, in vain ….
Part of the funding for the study was provided by a series of 92 half-hull of ZACA carved in the wood of the main boom of the boat we had cut up in the presence of a bailiff.
I carved them. The Nr 0 is home. (Pict)
I also made a model, flush deck, complete with masts to show to our customers the beauty of the restored boat lines. (Some pict)
Masts, booms, pole are made with original ZACA main boom wood, the stand too. Oregon pine.
I still have some plank of this wood that I use with the respect due to a relic ….
I carved too, a half-hull 103 Cm long in Teak, Azobe, Wengé, Bronze and Cuba Mahogany. (Pict)
Because of lack of space I sell my two collections of models and half-hull, so, it is normal that I propose to you in priority those of ZACA.
All these pieces have a story linked to this exceptional boat, even their material, many pictures as she was when near to sink, almost abandoned.
Some more things at home.
Are following some pictures and my address.
Best regards,
R de Cantelar.
Capitaine Marine Marchande.
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1003 Rte de St Jacques – 06810
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— David DeWitt
The Governor’s Cup
14
Jun
The Inaugural Race of the world renowned Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race.
Featuring Errol Flynn, Humprey Bogart & Spencer Tracy.
The Newport Ocean Sailing Association (NOSA) was founded in 1947 to organize a boat race from Newport Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico. The first 125-nautical mile race took place on April 23, 1948 and was called The Governor’s Cup. The race was renamed the Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race and grew to include 20 boat classes. In 1983, the race set the record as the world’s largest international yacht race, with a record 675 boats entering the competition.
— Tim
“The Only Night El Morocco Ever Closed”
13
Jun
“Was the Night Errol Flynn Died.”
He was known as “The Prince of El Morocco”.
— Tim
From Penthouse to Saloon
13
Jun
Stained glass said to be from Errol’s legendary 57th Street penthouse in Manhattan being installed at the soon-to-open P.J.Clarke’s in Philadelphia, at the Curtis Center, near Independence Hall.
The Curtis Publishing Building, the year of Errol’s birth:
The new Curtis Center, in the Colonial Center of Philadelphia:
— Tim
In hindsight
12
Jun
Dear fellow Flynn fans,
here is an Errol cast against his character in the full lenght feature film:
Enjoy,
— shangheinz
Why is This Man on the EFB?
09
Jun
Star of the Silent Era, George K. Arthur
What is his connection to Errol Flynn?
Charlie Chaplin & George K. Arthur aboard William Randolph Hearst’s Oneida
He was a favorite up at Hearst Castle, too.
— Tim
Mail Bag! Errol Reichow for Gentleman Tim!
07
Jun
Something I have been wanting to post for one of your most devoted bloggers, Gentleman Tim. I am sure it will take a millisecond to identify the role and the picture but what fun that it is an autographed picture from one actor to another but more likely a friend to a friend.
There are two autographed pictures from Flynn to my father and they now bookend my bar on the top shelf as they once adorned the walls of my father’s house. You don’t need a spirit to watch over in so much as you need the spirit within to live with passion, with poise, and with an appetite that this may be the only chance you get so why not make the most of it, sound vaguely familiar? So, whatever lights that flame keep it burning bright as long as you can but if you ever feel the clouds are moving in look back as a reminder to those who have weathered the storms before you, set your compass, and chose a path that you believe in.
Unfortunately, it is not always wine. women, and song but what a wonderful world it would be if it was. Keep your eyes clear and ready for a fight but better a lover not a fighter yet if you do it right you can do both, and maybe even at the same time.
All the best me boy, ( I know I took that from someone else but come on it’s worth taking)
Errol Reichow
Thanks, Errol!
— David DeWitt
