Ron Holland Design

Starting Young

August 5, 2020

Wearing a Ron Holland Design hat young sailor ready to sail as he sits in his boat among a flotilla

Just like Granddad, Chay starting to sail at 7 years old.

Parker Boats Super Seal 26

July 28, 2020

This boat “Malaika” with a fixed keel sailed across the Atlantic and trans-Pacific to Honolulu….

‘Kia Aura’ off Point Atkinson, BC

July 24, 2020

Historic Point Atkinson Lighthouse with a peek of the sheet on Kia Aura sailing past on a summer day

This is how to enjoy summer in beautiful British Columbia, sailing past Point Atkinson Lighthouse…

Eleven 11’s at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Australia, July 2020

July 17, 2020

Eleven 11Metre sailing yachts wait a dock Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Newport Australia

The 11 metre ‘One Design’, the world’s first official ‘Sports Boat,’ was designed to create affordable high…

Bow of the Dorothea III, the view from water level of this Ron Holland Design motor yacht

Motor Yacht Dorothea III Captain’s Message

July 9, 2020

“Dorothea III” Captain John Crupi speaks about the yachts ability.

Ron Holland Design yacht "Golden Opus" sailing in Singapore waters

Traveling Against the Wind “Golden Opus” Returns Home to New Zealand

June 26, 2020

Bringing “Golden Opus” from Singapore to New Zealand during a pandemic added extra challenges for…

Discovery 55 sailing yacht by Ron Holland Design

Discovery 55 Ready to Voyage Anywhere

May 29, 2020

Discovery 55 Mk II by Ron Holland Design, ready to voyage anywhere.

sailing yacht Gambare designed by Ron Holland racing off Porto Cervo, Italy 1973

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“Ganbare” History

May 20, 2020

Ganbare” One Ton Cup 1973 off Porto Cervo Doug Petersen, helming Lowell North, trimming Gary…

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Now Available

"All The Oceans,
Designing by the seat of my pants"
Memoir by Ron Holland

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT
"ALL THE OCEANS":

A Life Worth Sharing

This book will not give you the technical expertise to design a yacht but it is a wonderful, rollicking adventure story of Ron Holland growing up and getting to the top of his profession in often hilarious steps.
In any successful life chance plays a part but more important is the ability to capitalise on good luck and the ability to somehow derive benefit from bad luck as well.
Ron Holland's story is inspiring, fascinating and amusing. It is a good, easy read and beautifully presented book.

Amazon Review 5 Stars

HOW TO ENJOY LIFE AND INFLUENCE OTHERS WHILE ON TOP OF YOUR PROFESSION

Ron's memoir is a combination of gripping adventure and awesome accomplishments.
He led his industry in the marketplace while making a significant and lasting impact on the people in the sailing and boating community. I am honored to know Ron and to have sailed with him in America's Tall Ship, the 300-foot sailing barque EAGLE. Ron stayed up much of the day and night speaking with young cadet trainees and imparting knowledge of the sea and its lore. He is a superb trainer, who has a passion for discovering talent and helping people achieve their full potential. I trust this book will inspire you as much as it did me.

Amazon Review 5 Stars

ALL THE OCEANS
Distributed in the USA by Cardinal Publishers Group, in Canada by Georgetown Publications, and in UK, Ireland and Europe by Gazelle Book Services.

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UK - available at Stanfords, London
IRELAND - ask your local book shop
ARGENTINA - pending delivery

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