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Cheerio II, once owned by Errol Flynn, wins 47th McNish Classic

OXNARD, Calif.-Cheerio II won the the 47th McNish Classic Yacht race off the coast of Ventura County.

The race hosted by the Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club is named after Dick McNish, who owns Cheerio II, a 1931 yawl, once owned by actor Errol Flynn.

"47 years ago he was racing his wooden boat against plastic boats and the race committee called him and said when you get in take your time and he goes 'this ain't right,' So he got together with the yacht club and they started the McNish Classic, said crew tactician Kevin Dickman.

Yachts from up and down the coast, made between 1924 an 1968 took part in the race.

"It is true love to manage these things, the work that goes into them, Cheerio is my dock neighbor here and I see people taking care of the vessel more than they actually get to use it ," said Commodore Robert Alexander, " They spend more time varnishing sanding, keeping her in bristol condition um so that when they do want to use it everything is functional and absolutely  elegant and beautiful."

The all-wooden sailboats raced out of the Channel Islands Harbor.

Thanks to the clear weather people could watch from the Hollywood Beach break wall or the beach in Silverstrand.

Dick McNish, who turned 97 in May, chose to watch the race from shore, but his son Jeff was at the helm.

Usually the crew win's their skipper's weight in champagne.

This year, the Cheerio II crew won their tactician's weight in sparking wine.

The other yachts that took part, in order of their finish behind Cheero II, included a 1968 sloop named Hidalgo, a 1928 sloop named Sally, a 1939 yawl named Chubasco, a 1943 ketch named Miramar, a 1967 ketch named Splinter, a 1924 Quascilla, and a 1967 ketch named Morning Star.

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John G. Alden SIROCCO

Sail Number: 55

Type: Ketch

Ex; 1929 Karenita; 1930 Aviner; 1933 Simoon; 1934 Watchette II; 1936 Karenita; 1938 Sirocco

LOA: 74’7″ / 22.73m – LWL: 48’9″ / 14.85m – Beam: 14’11” / 4.54m – Draft: 9’6” / 2.89m – Design Number: 0422 – Designer: John G. Alden – Current Owner: Private – Year Launched: 1929 – Built By: George Lawley & Sons, Neponset, Massachusetts USA – Hull Material: Wood – Displacement: 76000 lbs / 34545kg – Ballast: 30000 / 13636 (Lead Casting) – Sail Area: 2086 ft² / 193.80 m²

Historical:

Formerly owned by actor Errol Flynn as ‘Sirocco’, she hosted many famous names in the heyday of Hollywood, and more recently has been the flagship of the fashion clothing company ‘Blanc Bleu’.

Flynn and his buddies indulged in so many antics that they earned the reputation of being the most notorious, hard-drinking “hell-raisers” on the island. Nearly every weekend the men would race their yachts to Catalina – Flynn on his Sirocco, Weissmuller on his Allure, and Bogart aboard his Santana. All three would bet on the outcome.

One particular race between them has reached legendary status. Weissmuller won and promptly boarded Flynn’s yacht to collect his winnings. According to an account related by Johnny Weissmuller Jr., Flynn was “drunk and belligerent,” and responded to his loss by aiming a small cannon mounted on the bow of his yacht at Weissmuller’s boat. As he lit the fuse, he removed a cigar from his mouth and announced: “I’ll sink you, you sumbitch!” Weissmuller rushed to the cannon and kicked the barrel upward, launching the cannonball straight up into the sky. The men watched helplessly as the projectile plunged vertically and tore through the yacht’s upper deck, missing the two by only a few feet. After a few seconds, Flynn “burst into uproarious laughter.”

Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest):

Owner/Guardian: (1929) Demarest Lloyd, Washington, DC Owner/Guardian: (1938-1946) Errol Flynn Actress/wife: Lili Damita (son Sean Flynn, while on assignment in Cambodia in April 1970, Flynn with fellow photojournalist Dana Stone were captured by communist guerrillas. Neither man was seen or heard from again.) Business Manager: Wally Heinz Actor: David Niven Actor: Johnny Weissmuller Actor: Humphrey Bogart Actor: Lou Costello Actor: Dick Powell Owner/Guardian: (1960s-1970s) Mr. Jack Belcher, Las Vegas architect 1965 Captain Anthony Carter (South Seas cruise, Los Angeles-Tahiti waters and return.) First Mate: M. Smith Cook: John Smedley, Sydney Crew: Bill Davis, Crew: Mr. and Mrs. Roger Seastedt Crew: Miss Laurel Bentley Crew: Miss Judy Malone.

Catalina Islander Errol Flynn Blog Alden’s Designs Tarzan, My Father, by Johnny Weissmuller, William Reed Pacific islands monthly : PIM.Vol. 36, No. 2 ( Feb. 1, 1965)

BARBARA ANNE TUCKERMAN – June 30, 2021

Who owned SIROCCO around 1972/73 ? I sailed on her (briefly) – in the South Pacific off Australia – Black Jack Mutton was a friend of owner –
The boat had been ‘restored’ in NZ I think Can’t imagine I’ll hear but hope to be lucky.
Many thanks.

Judy Colling – November 14, 2021

I was part of a crew that chartered Sirroco in 1965 and sailed to Tahiti. We spent Christmas in Tahiti and New year in Bora Bora. Sirroco was owned by a guy named Jack Belcher. Tony Carter captained the yatch. We where gone 5 months. What a blast. I was 19.

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Barbary restoration blog

The Barbary restoration has commenced in March 2022. The plan is to restore her to her days of glory and recapture the hundred years of history and tradition that have suffused her decks. Every bit of her elegant frame has a tale to tell… from mast to keel, from bow to stern.

Join us and sail back in time as we resurrect the long history and rich heritage of one of our most beloved maritime treasures.

Born on the sunny shores of California in 1926, the Barbary has sailed around the world, returning to New Zealand, the home of her kauri-built heart, in 1947. She has seen plenty of action… from swashbuckling adventure with previous owner Errol Flynn to sailing with the Rainbow Warrior in the Greenpeace fleet to voyaging to the Muroroa Atoll to protest nuclear testing in 1973. She’s had her share of peace and beauty too, sailing right here on our very own Lake Taupō. The Barbary has seen and done it all.

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Barbary lifted

Start of the journey to have her on the lake by 2026 when she will be 100 years old. Barbary is craned onto the truck for relocation to its restoration site.

We will post links to youtube so you see actual footage of the restoration.

She is now scaffolded and shrink wrapped. The inside has been stripped. The deck may be replaced - Glyn is coming to see Barbary II have her deck replaced this week. It's a huge job stripping the teak off.

August 2022

Work under the shrink wrap has been steady with old owner Bill Dawson a regular contributor. A large section of the hull exterior has been soda blasted. The ribs near the keel are being made by Glyn in his steaming device!

Glyn gets deep into the bowels of the boat and discovers more work.

December - June

Stripping the hull and replacing many planks on the port side. Sill a long way before it is glassed and painted.

A boat builder from Hutchesons in Tauranga has been employed.

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Visiting Errol Flynn’s Estate in the “Other” Jamaica

To males of a certain age, one of the indelible images of the early 1960s was Ursula Andress rising out of an azure sea onto a perfect white sliver of beach. She wore a white bikini and a knife on a belt. That was, of course, in Dr. No , the first James Bond film. As a student in cold and gray New England, I was thinking not just, “Who is that?,” but also, “Where is that?” I had never even been on a plane, but this looked like exactly where I wanted to go. That beach scene became my definitive tropical fantasy. Whenever I turn a corner and hit a blast of cold winter wind, it pops up still.

Dr. No was set in Jamaica, and that scene was shot on its sleepy, lush northeast coast, just east of Ocho Rios. This part of Jamaica, the parishes of Portland and St. Mary’s, is often nowadays referred to as “The Other Jamaica,” presumably to distance it from the part with all the murders—sections of Kingston, the capital—and the part with the cruise ships, ganja touts, and loud mega-resorts. That part includes the likes of Sandals and Hedonism II (“breaking the boundaries of other nudist resorts”). Jamaica is a large island, about the size of Connecticut, and has room for a variety of places. I’ve been going to “the other Jamaica” for more than 30 years now.

Ian Fleming lived just up the beach from that Dr. No scene, at his estate, Goldeneye. He went there every winter to write a James Bond novel. Today, Goldeneye is an exceptional, boutique-size resort hotel run by music-business legend and pioneering hotelier Chris Blackwell. He founded Island Records and was the guy who made Bob Marley the first international reggae star. Marley bought Goldeneye from Ian Fleming’s estate in the late 1970s, and sold it to Blackwell in 1981.

Jamaica was a British colony until 1962. After World War II, it developed a reputation not just for peace and warmth, but also as a place to escape the sexual and artistic uptightness of England and North America—a bit of Tangier in the Caribbean. It drew a heady mix of the first-generation jet set: Graham Greene, Truman Capote, Lucian Freud, Peter O’Toole, Sophia Loren, and Audrey Hepburn among them. Near Ian Fleming lived Noël Coward, who had a home, Blue Harbor, as well as a hillside retreat called Firefly. Further east, in Port Antonio, lived Errol Flynn. He arrived in swashbuckler style when his yacht docked in Kingston during a storm in the 1940s, and decided to stay on. Flynn proclaimed Port Antonio to be more beautiful than any woman he had known. He purchased a hotel and a ranch and—local legend has it—won Navy Island in Port Antonio’s harbor in a rum-fuelled card game.

Jamaica offered these A-list visitors a vibrant social scene with a good bit of mischief: cocktails, adultery, ganja, even nude bathing in Coward’s pool. There were also adventures aplenty to be had in the mountains and rivers along the series of stunning bays that run up and down the coast. Nothing in the Caribbean could compare, and it was entirely under the mainstream radar.

Just east of Port Antonio, Frenchman’s cove is blissful, picturesque retreat., © Doug Pearson/JAI/Corbis.

The scene got a boost in 1960, when Garfield Weston, a Canadian cookie manufacturer, opened the exclusive Frenchman’s Cove Resort on a 45-acre property set around one of Jamaica’s most beautiful beaches, just east of Port Antonio. Said to be the first all-inclusive resort in the world, it was, as one magazine article from 1971 put it in a headline, “Only for the Very, Very Rich.” It was reported to cost a whopping $1,650 a week back then, with a two-week minimum that included everything under the Jamaican sun; caviar, fine wine, a personal chef, transportation, water sports, laundry. Frenchman’s Cove was a landscaped tropical fantasy set along the sea with 18 secluded cottages, called “homes,” made of hand-hewn coral stone with copper roofs. No cars were allowed; instead, each guest was given an electric golf cart. Cash was not allowed to change hands. It was written that a staff of 120 served a maximum of 72 guests. Most visitors stayed a month, and it was booked solidly for years. Guests included Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Jackie Gleason, Dean Martin, and Queen Elizabeth: “the right kind of people,” according to Grainger Weston, Garfield’s son, who ran the resort. Adjacent to Frenchman’s was San San, a then elite residential enclave, where Baron von Thyssen and Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan had large estates.

All this had wound to an end by the mid-70s, when Michael Manley, Jamaica’s prime minister, began to champion an in-your-face form of socialism, regularly praising his northern neighbor, Fidel Castro. Radicals declared, “Tourism is whorism.” The economy sank, lawlessness rose, and tourists and capital took flight. Jamaica became a much rougher place. Out with Noel Coward. In with “Get Up, Stand Up” and “The Harder They Come.” As the rise of reggae defined a new Jamaican cultural identity, the country entered a difficult period. Musicians began streaming in—the Stones, the Clash, Johnny Cash, Paul Simon—but the jet set moved to new hot spots, such as Mustique and St. Barth’s. When tourists did return, they came back mostly to the new beach resorts, which kept foreigners locked safely away from Jamaica and the Jamaicans.

The handmade sign for “Wet Dreams” rum shack., By Tom Freston.

The good news is that, 40 years on, little has changed on the northeast coast. A new main road was built, but that’s about it. The area is still mind-blowingly gorgeous and very rural, and people are wonderfully friendly. It is the older, slower Caribbean of yesteryear. Hand-made signs advertise rum shacks like the First and Last Bar and the Wet Dream Bar. The sign for Frenchman’s Cove, now a shadow of its former self, stands battered and rusted in an overgrown gully. Port Antonio, colorful but with no gift shops and few tourists in sight, has the character of an African town. The landscape is overpowering, dense and jungle-like, in iridescent green. This “Other Jamaica” has stayed stuck in time while much of the rest of the Caribbean has leaped forward. According to the Caribbean Journal , tourism in places like Barbados and the Bahamas now accounts for 40 to 50 percent of their G.D.P.s. Places like St. Maarten are already considered over-developed. Many smaller islands are as tourist-reliant as theme parks.

Today in Jamaica, a determined group of entrepreneurs is betting that the retro, easy-in-the-islands, way-off-the-beaten-track charm of the northeast make it ripe for a subtle revival. They sense a market for more adventurous travelers seeking a Caribbean alternative whose delights are relatively tourist-free. These folks have begun to build a new network of fashionable hotels and restaurants, are happy to organize “bespoke” excursions for their visitors, and cleverly play on the high-level glamour of the old days.

Take the new, private-jet-friendly Ian Fleming International Airport, in Oracabessa. It is just a couple of miles from Chris Blackwell’s chic Goldeneye. Blackwell, who once led the revival of another once forgotten destination, Miami’s South Beach, has been the original catalyst and booster for this Jamaica. Rather than lock people away, his hotel properties celebrate Jamaica’s culture, music, food and drink, and natural beauty, along with its famous low-key vibe.

GeeJam, as seen through the luscious flora of San San., Courtesy of Geejam Hotel.

In more remote Port Antonio, a protégé of Blackwell’s, Jon Baker, an English music businessman, began a one-man resurgence in what locals call “Portie.” Charming, creative, and energetic, with his tattoos and oversize glasses, he almost seems like a character from a Guy Richie movie. Baker helped create the new Errol Flynn Marina there and in 2005 transformed his property in San San into a small, award-winning hotel and recording studio, called GeeJam. The hotel T-shirt, which proclaims “It Ain’t About the Golf,” aptly sums up the mentality of people willing to drive three hours from Kingston on twisting roads through the Blue Mountains. With partners Steve Beaver (yet another music veteran) and Michael Lee-Chin (an international businessman and Port Antonio native), Baker just renovated the classic old Trident Hotel into 13 luxurious villas and is beginning work to transform its eccentric neighbor, the Trident Castle, an architectural oddity rented in the past to music groups like Arcade Fire. Baker is also restoring the rundown villas that cling to the verdant hillsides of San San, to expand the community of eccentrics there. Buy or rent, Baker will manage the upkeep and keep the supply lines open.

The architecturally adventurous Trident Castle counts the band Arcade Fire among its fans., Courtesy of Geejam Hotel.

I went back to Port Antonio for a week in April. I stayed at the Trident, hit their new jazz club, and ate at GeeJam. One of the great pleasures was slowly cruising the pot-holed back roads in my rental car. The scenery was among the most beautiful I have ever seen. All in all, it was quite a trip down memory lane for me. One day I drove to Frenchman’s Cove’s small idyllic beach. After these many years, the man at the gate actually remembered me and let me in for free. At the corner of the beach, a small river empties into the sea. Hanging there on an almond tree at the river’s last bend was a small rope to swing on, Tarzan -style. It was the same rope I watched my two children playing on for hours decades ago. Another day, I drove into the mountains and hiked and swam up a river behind Reach Falls through a rainforest. The high point was rafting down the Rio Grande from the Blue Mountains through bamboo groves and banana fields to the sea, a trip first popularized by Errol Flynn. Halfway down I stopped for a coconut-curried crayfish lunch and over-proof rum punch at a stand run by a woman named Belinda. I had known her mother, Betty, when she ran it. Washing off with a swim in the crystal-clear river afterwards, I marveled that I had all this to myself.

Rafts on the Rio Grande River., By Tom Freston.

The larger delight is just being somewhere that hasn’t changed. How rare these days. The storied characters of yesteryear have long left the scene (except Noel Coward, who is buried on a hillside at Firefly) but the beauty they came for remains intact and unspoiled. One day I met up with Luke Flynn, Errol’s handsome and very able 30-something grandson. He drove me up to the family’s farm and showed me his grandfather’s home, high up on a hill. Designed by the same architect responsible for Frenchman’s Cove, it’s mid-50s modern—tasteful, but now a carcass of its former grand self, ravaged by hurricanes, windows blown out, and riddled with mold and wasp nests. I noticed a door off the upstairs barroom that opened right over the pool. No stairs. Probably much used in its day. Luke’s grandmother, Patrice Flynn, had just passed away, and Luke seemed energized by the prospect of rebuilding the 2,000-acre property into an exclusive retreat along the lines of what Blackwell has done with Goldeneye. In another sign of things to come, Andrew Chapman, the restaurateur behind Harlem’s hot Red Rooster eatery, just purchased the Aga Khan’s Ti Amo property on nine acres in San San and is redeveloping seven of the villas there into what he says will be “a jungle spa with a culinary sensibility.” Like others, he finds the beauty and the lack of tourists and commercialism in Portland “something very magical.”

Jon Baker seems a man possessed as he runs nonstop from one project to another, sensing his dream may actually be coming to pass. Uptown Kingston’s creative class and many an A-list musician are regulars now, and this new scene is more musical than literary. Rihanna, Katy Perry, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Dave Stewart, and many others have booked into Baker’s tropical studio. When I got back to New York, I caught Snoop Dogg in a documentary, taking his turn in northeast Jamaica and pondering a conversion to Rastafarianism. He seemed pretty happy. Fifty years on, the scene may be a bit more Dr. Dre than Dr. No , but the allure is what it always was.

Tom Freston

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Errol Flynn's Love for Jamaica: A Hollywood Legend's Island Paradise

Errol Flynn, the swashbuckling Hollywood star known for his roles in films like Captain Blood  and The Adventures of Robin Hood , found his own personal paradise in the lush, tropical landscape of Jamaica. Flynn's deep affection for the island is a captivating tale of a larger-than-life personality who fell in love with the beauty, culture, and people of Jamaica.

The Discovery of a Tropical Haven

Errol Flynn first arrived in Jamaica somewhat by accident. In 1942, while sailing his yacht, the Zaca, from California to the Caribbean, Flynn and his crew encountered rough seas and were forced to take refuge in Port Antonio, a small town on the northeastern coast of Jamaica. This unexpected detour marked the beginning of Flynn's lifelong love affair with the island.

Flynn was immediately enchanted by the natural beauty of Jamaica. The lush green hills, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture captivated him, and he quickly decided to make the island his second home. Unlike many celebrities who sought the glamor of places like Montego Bay, Flynn was drawn to the relatively untouched and serene Port Antonio, which offered a sense of tranquility and escape from the pressures of Hollywood.

A Hollywood Star's Caribbean Sanctuary

Flynn's connection to Jamaica deepened when he purchased the Navy Island, a small island located just off the coast of Port Antonio. Navy Island became Flynn's personal retreat, where he entertained friends, hosted lavish parties, and enjoyed the seclusion that the island offered. He also bought several properties on the mainland, including a waterfront home known as the Titchfield Hotel.

Flynn's presence in Jamaica was more than just a celebrity escape. He immersed himself in the local culture and built strong relationships with the Jamaican people. He was known for his generosity and often involved himself in community activities, earning the affection and respect of the locals. Flynn's love for the island was genuine, and he made significant efforts to contribute to its development.

Impact on Port Antonio and Jamaican Tourism

Errol Flynn's love for Jamaica had a lasting impact on Port Antonio and the island's tourism industry. At the time, Port Antonio was a quiet, relatively unknown town, primarily known for its banana exports. Flynn's association with the area helped put Port Antonio on the map as a destination for travelers seeking an authentic Jamaican experience.

Flynn's influence attracted other celebrities and wealthy individuals to Port Antonio, contributing to its development as a tourist destination. His properties, including the Navy Island and Titchfield Hotel, became popular spots for visitors looking to experience the charm and beauty that Flynn had discovered.

In addition to boosting tourism, Flynn also contributed to the local economy by providing employment opportunities for Jamaicans. He hired local workers for various projects, including the maintenance of his properties and the operation of his yacht, the Zaca. Flynn's presence in Port Antonio created a sense of excitement and opportunity, fostering a positive relationship between the Hollywood star and the local community.

Flynn's Adventures and Contributions to Jamaican Culture

Errol Flynn was known for his adventurous spirit, and his time in Jamaica was filled with thrilling exploits and memorable experiences. He often explored the island's natural wonders, from its lush rainforests to its stunning waterfalls. Flynn's adventurous nature was matched by his love for the sea, and he spent much of his time sailing, fishing, and diving in the crystal-clear waters surrounding Jamaica.

One of Flynn's notable contributions to Jamaican culture was his promotion of rafting on the Rio Grande River. Inspired by the local practice of transporting bananas down the river on bamboo rafts, Flynn saw the potential for this activity to become a unique and exciting tourist attraction. He popularized bamboo rafting as a leisurely and scenic way to experience the island's natural beauty, and it remains a popular activity for visitors to this day.

Flynn's passion for Jamaica also extended to its music and arts. He was a supporter of local musicians and artists, often inviting them to perform at his gatherings and events. Flynn's appreciation for Jamaican culture helped to foster a greater awareness and appreciation of the island's rich artistic heritage among his friends and associates.

Legacy and Lasting Influence

Errol Flynn's legacy in Jamaica endures long after his passing in 1959. His love for the island and its people left an indelible mark on Port Antonio and its surrounding areas. The properties he once owned, such as Navy Island and the Titchfield Hotel, continue to attract visitors who are intrigued by the stories of Flynn's life and adventures in Jamaica.

Flynn's impact on Jamaican tourism is still felt today. Port Antonio remains a sought-after destination for travelers looking to experience the authentic charm and natural beauty that captivated Flynn. The area's unspoiled beaches, lush landscapes, and warm hospitality offer a glimpse into the paradise that Flynn cherished.

In recognition of Flynn's contributions, the local community has preserved his memory through various tributes and landmarks. The Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio is named in his honor and serves as a reminder of his enduring connection to the island. The marina is a hub for yachting and sailing enthusiasts, reflecting Flynn's own love for the sea.

Errol Flynn's Cultural Impact and Representation

Flynn's love for Jamaica was not only about the natural beauty and adventure but also about his deep appreciation for the island's culture and people. He often spoke fondly of Jamaica in interviews and encouraged others to visit and experience its unique charm. Flynn's portrayal of Jamaica as a paradise helped to shape the island's image in the minds of many around the world.

In popular culture, Flynn's association with Jamaica has been immortalized in various forms. Books, documentaries, and films have chronicled his life and adventures on the island, highlighting his enduring love for Jamaica. These representations have contributed to the mystique and allure of Jamaica as a destination for those seeking beauty, adventure, and a sense of escape.

A Hollywood Legend's Island Legacy

Errol Flynn's love for Jamaica is a captivating story of a Hollywood legend who found his true paradise on a small Caribbean island. His deep affection for Jamaica, particularly Port Antonio, transformed the area into a sought-after destination and left a lasting legacy that continues to influence the island's tourism and culture.

Flynn's adventurous spirit, generosity, and appreciation for Jamaican culture endeared him to the local community and created a bond that endured throughout his life. His contributions to the development of Port Antonio, from promoting bamboo rafting on the Rio Grande to supporting local artists, reflect his genuine love for the island and its people.

Today, Errol Flynn's legacy lives on in the hearts of Jamaicans and the many visitors who are drawn to the island's natural beauty and cultural richness. His story serves as a reminder of the enduring power of love and adventure, and the transformative impact one person can have on a place and its people. As travelers continue to explore the paradise that Flynn cherished, they too become a part of the ongoing narrative of Jamaica's allure and charm.

Errol Flynn's love for Jamaica is more than a tale of a Hollywood star finding a retreat; it is a testament to the island's ability to capture the hearts of those who visit and inspire a lifelong connection to its beauty and culture.

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It's not every day that Errol Flynn sails into your life, but in 1930 he spent a month in Rockhampton

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Adventurer Errol Flynn at the wheel in 1930 with crew members bound for Rabaul, New Guinea.  ( Supplied Getty Images )

It's June 1930 and Errol Flynn — still five years before swashbuckling movie fame beckons — makes a spectacular entrance to the port of Rockhampton on his aging-but-handsome yacht, Sirocco.

Key points:

• It was a six-week voyage from Sydney to New Guinea that would end up lasting six months
• Swimming, drinking, fishing, fighting, sailing, gambling and romancing were part of their daily routine

Flynn fell into bad company in Rockhampton and later described the city as having a pub on every corner

Captain Flynn and his young crew of three adventurers were on an epic voyage from Sydney to New Guinea and for the next four weeks they set about leaving a lasting impression on the bustling regional city.

According to Flynn's biographer Thomas McNulty, swimming, drinking, fishing, fighting, sailing, gambling and romancing girls were part of their daily routine as they immersed themselves in the lively social life of a city that was shaking off its "sin, sweat and sorrow" reputation it gained during the late 1800s goldrush era.

It was the carefree lifestyle they embraced during stops at towns and cities along the New South Wales and Queensland coastline following their departure from Sydney in March on a six-week voyage that would end up lasting six months.

Errol Flynn on board his yacht Sirocco.

A voyage of adventure 

Their conspicuous arrival in Rockhampton on June 17 was recorded by The Morning Bulletin newspaper after a curious reporter boarded Sirocco where it was moored in the Fitzroy River.

The Bulletin introduced the visitors in fine style the next day:

THE SIROCCO CALLS IN. ONE-TIME CRACK YACHT. FOUR ADVENTURERS OFF TO NEW GUINEA Long, narrow-waisted, black-hulled, with towering stick showing above the wharf decking, but bearing little signs of the buffeting she has received on her voyage, the Sirocco, late of Royal Sydney Yacht Club, now bound for New Guinea. Fifty years old, but as staunch as the day she slipped into the water for the first time at the Circular Quay slips, the Sirocco will know a different atmosphere now from the one she has been accustomed to so long. Her youthful crew know where they are going. First there is Captain Errol Flynn, late Cambridge undergrad, now planter on a lonely island 40 miles from mysterious Madang, the island of the "White Kanakas". Mr T. Adams, another young Englishman, is the navigator. Close clipped moustache, accent, and physique brand him unmistakably the product of university. Mr C. Burt, another member of the crew, is also an Englishman and Australia is represented by Mr Rex Long-Innes, son of Judge Long-Innes, who is going forth with the others to seek his fortune in the South Seas.

What sparked the voyage

Hobart-raised Flynn certainly impressed the reporter but had embellished his background somewhat with his Cambridge undergrad boast having only attended English schools for a few years in his early teens.

Most of the other details were based on fact as the next chapter in his Sirocco adventures unfolded.

He had come across the Sirocco in about 1929 while doing some modelling work in Sydney at Neutral Bay.

The weather-beaten old yacht sparked his passion for sailing and so was born the audacious plan to sail it to New Guinea despite him and his friends having little sea-going experience.

Flynn scraped together $4,000 for the Sirocco and in March 1930 Flynn and friends Rex Long-Innes, H. F. Trelawney Adams and Charlie Burt set sail.

After visiting Coffs Harbour, Ballina, Brisbane, Bundaberg it was Rockhampton’s turn for the crew to indulge themselves in the local fare.

They had timed it nicely as it was the week of the city’s annual carnival and there was plenty of entertainment and events to enjoy.

Boxing tournaments, dances, concerts, horseracing, talkie movies, motor car races and football matches were just some of the daily offerings listed in the local paper.

Crowds gather to watch boating activities on the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton circa 1930.  ( Supplied: Rockhampton Historical Society )

Broads, bruises and booze-ups 

In a letter to his father dated July 27, Flynn described having the girls from the JC Williamson chorus on board the Sirocco for a day trip on the river.

The line of attractive young ladies adorned the full length of the deck making quite a sight for spectators as they cruised the Fitzroy. 

However, he struggled to provide a detailed description of Rockhampton due to his few sober moments indicating frequent bouts of heavy drinking.

He did recall, however, that there was a hotel on every corner, giving further insight into how he spent much of his time there.

During these drinking sessions, he met two likeable rogues, both newspaper journalists, and ended up spending considerable time in their witty company.

The Criterion Hotel is bound to be one of the many hotels frequented by Errol Flynn in Rockhampton.  ( Supplied: Geoff Higgins/flickr )

He blamed one of them, a reporter named Walker, for arranging a fight with an established boxer, Bud Riley, from Jimmy Sharman’s Troupe (which was in the city for the carnival).

Walker introduced Flynn to Jimmy Sharman who told him to be outside Sharman’s boxing tent at 3:00pm the next day to accept Riley’s challenge to a three-round fight.

Flynn was very drunk at the time and had overestimated his ability against a seasoned opponent, who featured in several Bulletin boxing stories during Flynn’s visit.

Flynn copped a hiding from Riley but still managed to last the distance and collected his 5 pounds purse from the disgruntled Sharman.

Flynn was so battered from the fight he didn’t eat for three days. 

There were also legendary games of poker.

In Flynn's 1937 book Beam Ends, where he fictionalised the Sirocco voyage, he included a Rockhampton tale where he escaped from police after being arrested with a group of gamblers in the back room of a Greek restaurant.

There is no mention of such an incident in local papers and, considering the crew's high public profile, the getaway story was at best an exaggeration.  

They did manage to win some card games to boost their income earned from selling fish and taking locals for pleasure cruises.

J.W. Jones was selling tailored suits for 7 pounds during Errol Flynn's visit.  ( Supplied: Rockhampton Historical Society  )

A fond farewell to the Sirocco

On July 13 it was time for the crew to move on, and such was their impression on the community the yacht’s departure earned another newspaper report:

The yacht Sirocco, bound for New Guinea and adventure, left Rockhampton yesterday morning, with Townsville next port of call. During their month's stay in Rockhampton the crew formed many friendships and there was a fair crowd at the old town wharves yesterday morning to wish them a successful trip. A recruit joined the party at Rockhampton in Mr A. Annon, a New Zealander, who played football with North Rockhampton Club early in the season.

Flynn and crew continued on their merry stopping at Townsville and other centres before making it to New Guinea.

Movie breakthrough

In 1933, Flynn got his big movie break with the role of Fletcher Christian in Charles Chauvel’s In the Wake of the Bounty.

By 1935 he was starring in the major Warner Bros. movie Captain Blood opposite co-star Olivia de Havilland.

A legendary career was underway just a few years after a trip of a lifetime along the Queensland coast.

Olivia de Havilland starred in nine of her 50 movies alongside Errol Flynn. ( Supplied )

This story is based on material from The Morning Bulletin archives, Sue Smith's 150 Years of News, Thomas McNulty’s Errol Flynn: The Life and Career, Flynn’s letters to his father and his book Beams Ends.

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THE PORT Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) said it will be embarking on a major development project which will, among other things, result in the expansion of the berthing capacity of its port in Port Antonio, Portland.

In a statement received from Kimberley Stiff, assistant vice-president with responsibility for marketing and communication, it said that the PAJ will soon embark on a major development project that, among other things, will expand the berthing capacity of the port, in addition to improving the Errol Flynn Marina.

The statement comes against the concerns raised by residents and stakeholders in Port Antonio, who questioned why the PAJ had removed the gazebos from the Port Antonio Marina facility at West Harbor, which offered relaxation and comfort to many on a daily basis.

Additionally, residents and stakeholders also demanded to know the reasons for the sudden closure of a sports bar/restaurant at the Errol Flynn Marina; the barring of locals from accessing a swimming pool at the facility; and the padlocking of the entrance gate to not only the marina facility, but also the gate leading to the white-sand beach in the vicinity of the Ken Wright shipping pier, which was once enjoyed by locals.

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But according to Stiff, access to the white-sand beach is not denied. She said locals can easily gain access to the beach by walking through the main gate leading to the Ken Wright shipping pier.

The statement said, “A management decision was taken to only facilitate short-term and event rentals at the Errol Flynn Marina pending the start of the development. We are not in a position to publicly outline the details of the development at this point, but the primary objectives are to significantly enhance the cruise shipping product and operations in Portland, with a wider focus on improving the livelihoods of members of the community and to enhance stakeholder value.”

Meanwhile, operations at the Errol Flynn Marina have been scaled down significantly, with only those arriving on luxury yachts and other vessels having full access to the swimming pool, and its terminal and administrative building.

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No roof, no doors, barely a windshield – just a whole lot of exposed metal and a rumbling engine begging to be unleashed .

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The interior of this car was Spartan, to put it mildly. You had a steering wheel , some dials , a couple of bucket seats , and that was about it.

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Errol and his Yachts!

We all know that Errol had the two Siroccos of which the later Sirocco is really the 'Karenita' who is alive and well and the Zaca, but apparently so I heard, that he had a big range of boats, anything from 30' up. There was for instance the 'BARBARY' a 16 ton ketch and here are pictures of her – a nice little Beauty – and then read all about her in the link below!

It looks like most of his boat stood for something good, either before him or after him and for a good and famous cause! His choices of boats were great ones as he was!  And more important, they are still cruising on his beloved oceans and he is on them having a hell of a time! 

Your and my job is now is to find the other boats Errol owned in his life, there supposed to be about 20 of them, large and small, so we have our job cut out and for something worthwhile and meaningful as we try to trace his life!

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Please keep searching and add them to his collection on this Blog! It would be great if all our Blog members would participate!  I know we have Master Sleuths amongst us!  I would love to hear from all of you and after this task I have a wonderful prize for you it will tickle you pink! Have fun! Tina

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March 15, 2011 at 4:13 pm

Tina, what a task!! Very nice, but it'll need time. You say 20 boats??????? Where did you get that number? Wow!!! I know I read something recently and I will try to remember when and where. I wonder what Errol did with the Barbary – he had the Sirocco already at that time, didn't he? Anyway, I will start reading soon, I hope… Take care!

March 15, 2011 at 4:58 pm

I just couldn't resist… love your tasks, Tina. There's a little find so far, not much, and it's not even mine, but Tom McNulty's. Apparently, Errol wanted to buy a yacht named Aafje, but didn't in the end: books.google.de/books?id=SMb1DpW1_YgC&pg=PA67&lpg=PA67&dq=errol+flynn+owned+boat&source=bl&ots=Ldnc4EyFwd&sig=jUyOmnxsjj11Fn8ClLIXSXViqsc&hl=de&ei=oJV_TfTLMsXIsgb505j8Bg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CB8Q6AEwATgK#v=onepage&q=errol%20flynn%20owned%20boat&f=false… McNulty also mentions other boats Errol owned, very interesting. Here's a small note about it in an old paper: fultonhistory.com… If only I could remember where I read this other news item…

March 15, 2011 at 6:48 pm

Hi Inga; I would need to look up in my books where this statement of his 20 or so boats were made and I will when I have some time. Patricia is also talking of a 35' boat they had in Jamaica, most likely when the Zaca was in France or Spain. Apparently Errol had motor boats, longboats and smaller sailing boats. I would say that he had the Sirocco at the time, but as he traveled a lot he maybe wanted a boat in just about every Port in order not to miss going out on the ocean. Anyway I thought it would be fun to investigate. I also have another boat he owned which I will post shortly. All the best to you – Super Sleuth! Tina

March 15, 2011 at 7:18 pm

Hi Inga; I have Tom's book, but it was not there where I read that he had about 20 boats and I also know about the intended purchase of the “AAFJE”, but I don't know why he did not purchase her. Aafje is Dutch and means something like “Ave – elf”, maybe somebody who speaks Dutch could shed some light on it, but as Errol did not own her it is not important. Keep searching baby and so will I.

March 15, 2011 at 8:29 pm

I found one, I found one !!! And some beautiful pix of Navy Island!!! It's only a longboat, but it has his name on it…

March 15, 2011 at 8:45 pm

And here's the next one… The Cheerio II. Tina, I love you!!!! Here's more about her reconstruction . More info about a model of the ship (bit confusing), about the ship today and where it is moored. You can find more, even videos, via a google search. Beautiful baby!

March 15, 2011 at 8:57 pm

Not sure about this one… the schooner he bought in New Guinea might have been called “ Sepik Spirit “? But this is very bizarre… not sure at all. Scroll down to date 03-11-2002. Interesting blog besides. Enough for today… I hope my post about the Cheerio II will turn up, it has not so far. Would be a shame if it was lost in the aether!

March 16, 2011 at 12:44 am

Hi Inga; This schooner you found is his very first boat he purchased her in Kavieng and christened her “The Maski” . His partner in the boat purchase was Simpson “Dusty” Miller (a Shakespearean actor from England) and he was the first actor Errol ever met in those days. I think the year would be about 1928 – just a deduction of mine. To find a picture of The Maski would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Now the Cherrio I I is the other boat I have found too of which I have a picture. Keep looking – great work! I hope we will get some help from our other members.

March 16, 2011 at 7:49 am

I hope so, too, Tina. Wasn't it the Maski with which he undertook the sailing trip with his friends covered in “Beam Ends”? If so, then there are photos of how she looked back then, in several books, but I think she does not exist anymore today… However, it sounded as if there was still another boat, this one named “Sepik Spirit”… but maybe that's just one which takes people on a cruise following the footsteps of Errol. Very confusing.

March 16, 2011 at 2:29 pm

Hi Tina, I am actually Dutch but I had to do some research on the name “Aafje”, according to my source it means “The Good One”. I had no idea Errol owned so many yachts and pleasure boats in his time. That guy we like so much really used his time well, two lives in one. Apparently he was an insomnic. Living day and nigth more or less. Surely he lived up to his statement in his younger days still trying to find out what life what was all about: “I like to be a colourful fragment in a drab world”. In any case, he gives me a lot of pleasure watching him on screen in some of his films. Unfortunately, like many others in his trade, he became a victim of his own fame. Perhaps that goes with the territory of being catapulted to stardom by Warners by being in the right place, at the right time, in the right business and having all the other factors (like ample talent, guts, bravado, looks, athletic built etc.) that tick all the boxes to become a superstar and screen legend. Good on him, he won't be easily forgotten our hero. He will live on.

March 16, 2011 at 2:45 pm

March 16, 2011 at 2:56 pm

Yes, you are right – his legacy will always remain as he already entered into the realm of THE LEGENDS IN HISTORY.

March 17, 2011 at 1:24 am

I hope Mike Mazzone has read these posts. Years ago Mike researched this topic and wrote an article for THE ADVENTURERS, the newsletter of the first Errol Flynn fan club. This was about 1980. I have a copy somewhere in my files. Any work I published owes a debt of gratitude to those that went before me, and now additional research by passionate people such as you – yes YOU! – will be a goldmine for the researchers of the future. Very well done Inga and Tina!

March 17, 2011 at 7:42 am

I heartily agree! This is a tough subject to tackle and this is wonderful work being done! We may gave to take up the subjects of his planes and cars, too, one day! But all in good time!

March 17, 2011 at 6:14 pm

Hi Tom; Thank you so much for your kind words, they are very appreciated. I sincerely hope you could find you records and post them here. Is this first fan club still around? I am always trying to find new information and so does Inga – Master Sleuth – and Kathleen – Sherlook ! The aim is to make this Blog the best information center of Errol Flynn! We are looking forward to your files from 1980 after all that was just yesterday – right? All the best to you and Jan! Tina

March 17, 2011 at 6:27 pm

Hi David; Thank you very much, your agreement is very appreciated! By the way, I have this on my agenda and will call it “Errol's Transportation Devices” or something like that. Maybe our members can start preparing their input for this very vast subject – ha-ha-ha! It should be great fun for all Errol's fans! Take care, Tina

March 17, 2011 at 6:54 pm

Thanks so much Tom, David, Tina! Can you see me blush? Erm… no, really, without your amazing pre-work, Tom, and without your great blog, David, and without your encouragement, Tina, all this would not be possible. It's funny that I was also thinking of Errol's cars in connection with this topic, particularly of his green cadillac as this turned up recently in my reading about “Captain Fabian”… So, Tina, I have three cars in my mind… :-) Sure you have more, so let's see. – And, Tom, I had the same questions about the fan club as Tina, would be great if you could post an answer somehow…

March 17, 2011 at 7:25 pm

Hi Inga; Hold off a minute – we have not heard from all the other members, who I am sure have a boat or two of Errol stashed away on their computer. Are we done? No way! We only have seven boats so far there is still a long way to get close to twenty. I am glad you have three cars, I have some, hopefully they are not the same! Planes that will be tough as there seam to be only one to my knowledge and I am sure we all have the same one. But, if you want to start his transportation post now – I am ready. Do we toss a coin for who starts this new post – age or beauty? Ha-ha-ha!

March 17, 2011 at 7:40 pm

March 17, 2011 at 7:51 pm

Tina, the coin goes for your beautiful age. I didn't mean to start it now, we can well wait, that's fine. Try to finish one subject before opening the next one.

March 17, 2011 at 8:08 pm

March 17, 2011 at 8:17 pm

Hi Inga! Is the blog a little crazy today or maybe it's my connection, but i have to repeat posts as they disappear or come in on the wrong place as did with my posting of Errol's Longboat which should be here, but went all the way down to the bottom. What ever it is “We shall overcome!” All the best to you! Tina

March 17, 2011 at 9:23 pm

Inga, you sure make me laugh and brighten my days! “Beautiful Age” very well put, can you hear my bones creaking like a boat in the harbor when a strong wind blows and she pulls on the mooring lines and the furling is clicking on the mast. We will start it soon as you know what I have on my plate! All the best to you! Tina

March 18, 2011 at 12:19 am

Robert Matzen founded that club and disbanded it in the early 80s. As far as I'm concerned he owns the copyright on all of those great newsletters he put out so it's not my place to infringe on that. But trust me they were great and that was before computers!

March 18, 2011 at 12:43 am

Oh wow — thanks for the info, Tom! Well if Robert Matzen made those newsletters for The Adventurers club then I've no doubt they were great. :-) Hey, Inga — maybe we'll have to ask Robert Matzen about them — post an inquiry on his E&O blog. :-)

March 18, 2011 at 9:43 am

Tina, maybe your posts got caught in the new anti-spam-system. When they don't turn up immediately, they probably were held back, you just have to wait then until David “approves” of them. – As for your bones – at least you can hear them creak, which is a beautiful sign that your hearing is quite good and you are still alive. :-)

March 18, 2011 at 11:58 am

Yes, Rachel, good idea – and maybe we should also make our fellow readers aware once more that Robert Matzen has got a great blog going where you get lots of info about Errol…

March 18, 2011 at 12:26 pm

Yes, we encourage more of our fellow Flynn fans to post comments on Robert Matzen's wonderful “Errol & Olivia” blog. :-)

March 18, 2011 at 3:37 pm

Hi Tom; Do you think we could approach Robert Matzen to publish his work here on the Blog? I am sure his newsletters would be of great value and enhance our Blog further of pertinent information on Errol. Your thoughts and help in this quest would be ever so appreciated. Take care, Tina

March 18, 2011 at 4:09 pm

Hi Inga; I don't think that is the problem, because when that happens it gives a message to the fact that approval by the administrator is required. Furthermore, I have noticed that the red “Reply” is now also missing on Rachel's post and on mine to Tom. Something is cooking, I am sure David will fix it! Like I said before you always make me laugh heartily and now with your “bone” remark. Joke – my daughter insist that I suffer from “selective hearing” – ha-ha-ha! Take care, Tina

March 18, 2011 at 4:45 pm

Hi Rachel; You are right – his site is great! When I bought my book from him he autographed it for me, which was a very nice gesture of him. Btw, you never answered me what pictures you like to see? It is very good to see you active on the Blog! Take care, Tina

March 18, 2011 at 5:36 pm

Selective hearing is not always a bad thing *lol*

March 18, 2011 at 8:19 pm

Hi Tina! Whatever pictures you want to post is fine with me. :-)

March 18, 2011 at 10:32 pm

Hi Rachel; I thought I should send them to you, I must have misunderstood. I do post regularly pictures and will do so in the future. I have posted a lot to the Blog! If you go to the side menu of this page you will find my picture postings under Author Errol Flynn, Ships & the Sea, under Photos you find a sub-menu and there I posted all his movies, co-stars, Friends & Family – all his children etc.etc.etc. I have collected about 50 magazines cover pages depicting Errol on the front page, which I will post under “Errol Front Page Magazines.” I just was delayed with this task due to my husbands health. Anyway have look of what is there what I mentioned above. I also made You Tube videos about him go to You Tube and see them if you like. Just type Bariebel into the You Tube search line and they are all there 10 of them. I am working – time permitting – on two more. Take care, Tina

March 19, 2011 at 1:13 am

I think he's on facebook. Send him a note. It doesn't hurt to try!

March 19, 2011 at 1:17 am

Oh, with Matzen, there a definite chance it could hurt. And hurt bad.

March 19, 2011 at 1:38 am

Hi Tom; Thank you for your reply we will try to reach Robert somehow – Facebook or his website. I think I also have his e-mail – have to have a look. I could not reply to your post as there is no “REPLY” link. There are several posts in this part where the “Reply” link is missing. Thanks and take care, Tina

March 19, 2011 at 6:58 pm

Ah, Tina, that's what this category is for. More than 50 mag covers – wow! Looking forward to your posts there. I will contribute some French ones… Might as well do this now when I have some time. Whooh… new task, new horizons. Take care!

November 16, 2011 at 5:25 pm

I don't think we have had this boat before… I found one named Tonga, first on ebay, then I googled it and came up with this . You must go to page 11, where you find the article. I wonder if Errol had two boats in the 1950s?? Besides the Zaca? This is really strange…

November 16, 2011 at 8:42 pm

Hi Inga; I just visited the blog as I have a little time and your post about the “Tonga” steered in me a little recollection and I thought to look at the many documentations I have collected over the years and one forgets what is in it. I went through my archive and lo and behold I found this article. Of course if Errol really ever owned the boat is anybodies guesswork. Kathy Lee – as stated in your article maybe used Errol's name for advertising purposes – but it is all the everlasting but…or if…..yet it could be true. My article is from the “Sunday Herald”, December 11, 1960 – Bridgeport, Connecticut. Your article is out of “The Evening Independence” St. Petersburg, Florida from Thursday, January 31, 1980. As the two articles are 20 years apart – maybe it is Errol's boat after all ??? As always Great sleuthing! I wonder if we could find a good picture of the Tonga! Hi Inga; I just visited the blog as I have a little time and your post about the “Tonga” steered in me a little recollection and I thought to look at the many documentations I have collected over the years and one forgets what is in it. I went through my archive and lo and behold I found this article. Of course if Errol really ever owned the boat is anybodies guesswork. Kathy Lee – as stated in your article maybe used Errol's name for advertising purposes – but it is all the everlasting but…or if…..yet it could be true. My article is from the “Sunday Herald”, December 11, 1960 – Bridgeport, Connecticut. Your article is out of “The Evening Independence” St. Petersburg, Florida from Thursday, January 31, 1980. As the two articles are 20 years apart – maybe it is Errol's boat after all ??? on Page 49 news.google.com…

November 16, 2011 at 8:45 pm

Sorry the post came out double – just one of those things!

November 17, 2011 at 10:20 am

Wow, Tina, that's most interesting! I wonder if they mixed up the Zaca and the Tonga, but this cannot be as the Zaca was left rotting for so many years? But it's hard to imagine that there were two boats in the 50s, it would have been mentioned before somewhere??? There is a picture for sale on ebay right now, that's what made me go looking. Just go there and enter “Errol Flynn Tonga” and it should pop up. Thanks for the additional info, now we just need to find out where the boat is today. Take care!

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