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Lion New Zealand with St. Paul’s Leadership Group

February 25, 2020

Leaving the dock SPL Boys crew Lion New Zealand for a three day sailing program

Leaving the dock, St Paul’s Leadership Group aboard “Lion New Zealand” for a three day…

Lion New Zealand Sailing Fast

March 18, 2019

“Lion New Zealand” sailing fast after a significant refit including many sailing performance and crew…

Lion New Zealand launches in Auckland Harbour after 18 month refit, this Ron Holland Design yacht has a legacy of racing success and is an educational opportunity for many New Zealander's with the programs run by New Zealand Sailing Trust, photo credit Richard Gladwell

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“Lion New Zealand” Re-launch at Auckland Viaduct

March 11, 2019

“Lion New Zealand” looking like new and ready for another 30 years service NZ Sailing…

Ron Holland, designer of Lion NZ racing yacht, visits Yacht Developments facility to view refit process, Auckland New Zealand

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Ron Holland with Lion NZ at Yacht Developments in Auckland Feb 2019

February 5, 2019

Over 30 years after competing in the Sydney to Hobart Race and Round the World…

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
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