Vessel Profile

Long Trick

Long Trick
Photo: Simon Bancroft

Story

This yacht, sail (ketch-rigged) was built in 1970 by Welburn, Leslie W. in Parksville, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1970-1972 she was owned by Leslie W. Welburn, Parksville BC Canada.

In 1972-1973 she was owned by Ellen A. Wellburn (widow), Parksville BC Canada. (In 1973 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1982-1986 she was owned by Gavin J. Marks, Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1987-1993 she was owned by Hans H. Brandt, Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 1994-1995 she was owned by Ronald S. Bedford, Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1997-2020 she was owned by Stephen B. King, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1923-2024 she was owned by Stephen B. King and Karen McQueen, Vancouver BC Canada.

Name Significance

In John Masefield's poem "Sea Fever," the 'long trick' is life itself.

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