Three generations of one family have now been part of the Katrina story. And the fourth is about to write its chapter.

Having sailed since the 1930’s, well-known yachtsman Jim Faire decided in 1956 to build a K Class yacht.  At that time the ‘K’s’ were the so-called ‘glamour class’ on the Waitemata.  Come along and hear Peter and family share stories about the Percy Vos built, K-Class  - Katrina II.

The 1950’s were exciting and prosperous years in New Zealand.  As part of the post-War revival the Royal New Yacht Squadron sponsored a world-wide design competition for a fast and good-looking racer-cruiser, about 40 feet in length.  The K Class was born with Bob Stewart’s Helen being its first member.

Peter Faire is a 79-year-old Kiwi, born in Auckland to the yachting family of the late Jim Faire.  Sailed on the Waitemata Harbour and throughout the Hauraki Gulf on family keel yachts since Peter was a year old, and later in his own centre-boarders and keelers.

A productive occupation was a necessity.  Peter is a retired Chartered Accountant and a UK Chartered Loss Adjuster.  For 50 years he has investigated some of our region’s largest Property and Business Interruption insurance losses while living in New Zealand, Australia, Asia Pacific, UK and the USA.