Vessel Profile

Arahura

Arahura
Photo: Simon Bancroft

Story

This yacht, sail was built in 2004 by Williams, Richard G. in Gibsons, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 2004-2014 she was owned by Richard G. Williams, Gibsons BC Canada.

In 2015-2025 she was owned by Brett D. Williams, North Vancouver BC Canada.

Name Significance

Arahura was a divine canoe (waka) made of pounamu in Ngāi Tahu's Māori mythology.

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