Preview: Beauty, Craftsmanship & Boating – The Schmee of New Zealand and Doug Marsden

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The slightest detour off the beaten path in New Zealand, will bring you face to face with the real story of this great country — immensely talented people, quietly going about their beautiful work, not seeking the limelight. Kiwis do beauty, craftsmanship and boating as well as, or better than, any other tribe in the world. We thank Lin Pardey for introducing us to Doug Marsden and Nikki Porteous on Kauwau Island.

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12 Responses So Far to “Beauty, Craftsmanship & Boating – The Schmee of New Zealand and Doug Marsden

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    David Flanders says:

    This is most wonderful, truly encompassing the beautiful spirit of OCH. Thank you for this. You guys are a keeper.
    Thanks again,
    David

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    Jack Stone says:

    Nice Sunday morning surprise! Carver, sculptor, sailor, miniaturist, father, preservationist, memory builder. Reminds me of another very talented man of whom I am very proud.

    Thanks for another great film capture.

    Best to the OCH crew and Maynard for stepping over and under. Lucky to have spent such a morning in Maine with him.

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    Mike Baillie says:

    It’s wonderful to see how the sea and boats can help people come together to change our lives for the better after troubled times. A nice video about Doug, his art and his boat, becoming one big family of loving people…….and a lovely boat……Thanks for sharing.

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    Alex von Bidder says:

    How beautiful! Love Doug, his carvings and his boat!

    Have reached out to the gallery; thank you for providing the link.

    Thank you,
    Alex

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    Captain Keith Korporaal says:

    Great video, one fine man, a truly good story of a boat being a full member of a family. Thank you for this…

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    Sam Parrish says:

    Thank you for a well captured story. The pacing was excellent; did a great job of making you feel you were living at Doug’s pace. Thank you for the excellent content.

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    Chad Brown says:

    Wish this video could have been Twice as long, what a cool cat Doug is!

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    Jeff Flood says:

    Great coverage of the many aspects of the charm of the Southern Hemisphere. Sadly, I have missed out on NZ and have mostly sailed in Sydney. The sculptures are terrific….where to start? The elephant , mermaid and the two Gaugin like models. Great- thanks and long live Nabuki.

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    Bryan and Brenda Harris says:

    Kauwau Bay, a paradise on our back doorstep. Often taken for granted by most. Thanks so much for the video.

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