REBUILDING THE KALINDA
Kalinda is one of a number of classic Halvorsen cruisers moored at the Kuring-gai Motor Yacht Club (KMYC). The Club occupies a magnificent headland intersecting Cowan Waters and Coal and Candle Creek among the natural wonders of Sydney’s Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Kalinda is a 47-foot bridge deck cruiser redolent with the charm and style of the 1930s, although she was actually designed and built in 1950. Designated Job Number 977 by Lars Halvorsen Sons, the cruiser has a fascinating history that culminates as a luxury charter vessel with her current owner John Spry, and his family.
“Designated Job Number 977 by Lars Halvorsen Sons, the cruiser has a fascinating history that culminates as a luxury charter vessel with her current owner John Spry, and his family.”
John also has an interesting history with boats, particularly with Halvorsens. It all started when he worked part time as a charter boat skipper on Sydney Harbour during the 1970s. He obtained his Harbour and River Master and Coxswain Certificates before setting up an electronic engineering business called Questek with two friends. Along the way John and his wife Debbie raised a family and owned a series of Halvorsens.
TIME FOR CHANGE
In 2004 John sold his share of Questek, but realised he was too young to retire totally and decided to seek a new qualification. He was keen on
