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'Far ahead of his time': Renowned Kiwi boat designer Ron Given dies
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A boat designer ahead of his time and a perennial student determined to perfect his craft – even in his final days.
That’s how friends and loved ones have described Ron Given, one of the country’s most famous boat designers, who died on Sunday in Noumea - two days before his 86th birthday.
Given had been living in New Caledonia off and on since 2020, shortly after being diagnosed with metastatic melanoma – a decade after undergoing successful treatment for skin cancer.
"Immunotherapy treatment gave him three more years but, in February, the disease came back and no more could be offered medically,” Given's wife Andr ée said.
“Everything was arranged to get palliative care at our apartment. Ron died peacefully around midday Sunday, surrounded by his Noumea family and the week before, his son Victor and daughter Tracey came to see him.”
Tributes have been pouring in for Given, designer of the Paper Tiger catamaran which – with more than 6000 registered worldwide – is considered the country’s most successful “off the beach boat”.
Retired boatbuilder and good friend Craig Partridge said the industry has lost one of its leading figures.
“He was a brilliant designer and, in some ways, underrated. I don't believe there's been any other designer in the world that had that many boats built off the design,” Partridge said.
At the time of his death, Given was designing a 16m motor catamaran for a Tauranga-based client.
“Ron kept telling the doctors to get on with it because he needed to get home and get back to his project. That was the kind of guy he was, committed to the industry and to his craft to the very end.”
From an engineering background and with a love for motocross, Given designed his first boat as a 24-year-old in 1961 – driven by a desire to perfect what he believed was “the boat of the future”.
“He was far ahead of his time, one of our most talented yacht designers and obviously one of our best multi-hull designers,” said decorated Olympic sailing coach Grant Beck.
“He was extraordinarily clever and never offered a complex solution to a problem. He always found a simple solution.”
Given’s work received high praise in several countries.
“The New Caledonians have phenomenal respect for Ron and, in some ways, he is more appreciated there than he is over here - because he has so many boats over there, doing enormous miles.
“And he had a great sense of humour – he was the only person I know who was fully French and fully Kiwi and managed to pick up the worst from both cultures,” Beck laughed.
Given would spend many hours studying literature and designs and developed a particular interest in safety as he became more involved in coastal and offshore racing.
David Austin, the leading medical practitioner behind the annual Dr Dave's Offshore Medical Course , knew Given for over 15 years.
“ He was a fantastic guy, innovative, well ahead of his time and one of those people who was always interested in listening to people's ideas and adopting them,” Austin said.
“Some designers you find are fixed in their ideas, but Ron was always keen to help and to listen to other people and take on new ideas.”
Given was also a keen yachtie and competed nationally and internationally - always designing and building his own boats and logging thousands of sea miles delivering his catamarans to offshore clients.
One of the most recent trips perfectly captured Given's passion for his work.
"Ron, myself and another guy were delivering one of his 11m power cats to Maré Island and Ron spent half the time on the bow, looking out the window at the wave action," Partridge said.
"That was Ron – his mind always working stuff out. Always learning.”
Given is also survived by stepdaughters Samantha and Caroline, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A ceremony will be held in Noumea on Thursday (March 16) and further arrangements will be made to honour his life in Auckland at a later date.
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It is with sadness that we acknowledge and honour the passing of Ron Given, on 12 March 2023, in Noumea, aged 85. Ron, a marine designer, was the inspiration behind the Paper Tiger and it's creation 55 years ago.
Tributes to Ron's life can be found on our History page and on YNZ website .
Ron was present at the Paper Tiger Nationals in Maraetai in 2013. At that time the interest in catamaran sailing was high as the first AC72 catamarans were training off Maraetai. He was intereviewed by TV One and that interview is shared here.
We were also fortunate to have Ron and his wife come over from Noumea for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations in New Plymouth in January 2018, along with several legends of the Class. It was an unforgetable catchup.
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A beautiful sea-worthy vessel, designed by the legendary kiwi Ron Given and built by NZ boat-builder Neil Strong. Master blaster is safe, strong, and fast - A Kiwi icon of the sea. Master Blaster has been thoughtfully designed to utilise every inch of space. At 6.5m beam, the interior contains 6 cabins, comfortably sleeping 10 people, a full galley that would rival a domestic kitchen, massive saloon and dining area, head with shower and of course ample storage. The exterior Aft boasts a large and comfortable cockpit making Master Blaster a great cruiser for entertaining. Additionally, there is a wooden deck which serves as a swimming platform, fishing and trawling station, outdoor shower and BBQing. The bow of the vessel has the signature catamaran tramps but unlike others, Master Blaster has a wooden deck for relaxing and entertaining - another example of optimised space. Master Blaster is simple to operate and navigate. All lines come back to the sheltered helm. Both the head sail and main sail are on furlers making it super easy to raise, return and trim sails with the automatic winch. Next to the steering wheel is a brand-new navigation station, kitted out with Garmin chart plotter, instrument displays, VHF radio and autopilot. This gives accurate and real-time data, making your voyage safe and stress-free. Master Blaster has two 35HP Stern drive engines. The engine with the most hours has done no more than 1400. Engines start first time every time, have been well maintained, with a lot of life left in them. Master Blaster is GOP - an extremely strong and safe way to build a boat. Launched in 1978, she has been completely refitted and upgraded to bring her up to spec with any modern-day catamaran."
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Poe Miti | Lifestyle Ron Given 42 40.35ft
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The actual owner works closely during a year with the naval architect Ron Given to optimize the initial design. The cockpit is extended one meter to accommodate a big freezer, two bait lockers, a combat chair and other equipment for game fishing. The living area allows the crew to sleep comfortably in three double cabins, one large head and a very well-equipped galley. Her construction is confined to Life Style Yachts in New Zealand and “Poe Miti” head towards New Caledonia in 2013. Since then she’s constantly improved and cared for and in March 2022 two brand new Yanmar 250hp are installed, powerful, economical and still under warranty. The boat is equipped and certified by Veritas in Category B (<200nm from a shelter) and the combination of her great fuel capacity, her water maker and solar panels will give you great opportunities to explore far away destinations. Her recent marine survey confirms her excellent condition.
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Le propriétaire actuel a travaillé durant un an en étroite collaboration avec l’architecte naval Ron Given pour optimiser le design initial du bateau. Le cockpit a été rallongée d’un mètre, incluant un gros congélateur, une chaise de combat, deux bacs viviers et d’autres équipements pour la pêche au gros. L’habitacle accueil confortablement son équipage dans trois cabines doubles, une grande salle de bain et sa cuisine parfaitement équipée. Sa construction a été confiée à Life Style Yachts en Nouvelle Zélande et « Poe Miti » prend le cap vers la Nouvelle Calédonie en 2013. Constamment amélioré depuis et parfaitement entretenu, il reçoit en mars 2022 deux nouveaux moteurs Yanmar 250ch, puissants, sobres et toujours sous garantie. Le bateau est armé et certifié par Veritas en catégorie B (<200nm d’un abri) et sa grande autonomie en carburant, son dessalinisateur et ses panneaux solaires permettent d’explorer les destinations lointaines en total autonomie.
Le rapport d’expertise récent confirme son excellent état.
Specifications
- Length: 40ft
- Builder: Life Style Yachts NZ
- Beam: 15' 1"
- Draft: 2' 7"
- Hull: Composite
- Status: Active
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- Designer: Ron Given
MEASUREMENTS
- Length Overall: 40.35 ft
- Max Draft: 2' 7"
- Beam Measure: 15' 1"
- Range Measure: 575.39 mi
- Total Power: 500
- Engine Brand: Yanmar
- Year Built: 2022
- Engine Model: 4LV250
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
- Engine Hours: 300
- Engine Power: 250 hp
- Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (600 Gallons)
- Fuel Tanks: 2 (600 Gallons)
Accommodations
- Number of cabins: 3
- Number of heads: 1
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Détails du bateau/Boat details
Appellation/Make
Modèle/Model
T11 Extended
Importé en 2013/
Imported in 2013
N° de coque/ Hull number
Fabricant/Builder
Life Style Yachts
New Zealand
Longueur HT/L.O.A
Déplacement/Displacement
Maitre bau/Beam
Gasoil/Fuel :
Tirant d’eau/Draft
Matériaux de coque/
Hull material
CP + époxy/
Plywood epoxy
Matériaux du pont/
Deck material
N° de barres/
Drive stations
Type de quille/Keel type
Gouvernail/Rudder and stearing
Circuit hydrauliques
Antifouling
2023 (prévu dans la vente/included in the sale)
Commentaire/Comments
1er propropriétaire/ 1st owner
Certifié/Certified VERITAS Cat B (200nm)
Rapport d’expertise/Marine survey 04/2022
Moteurs/Engines
Nombre/Number
Fabricant/Make
Puissance/Power
Heures/Hours
Vitesse de croisière/
Cruise speed
Vitesse max/Max speed
Consommation croisière/ Cruise fuel burn
Type de propulsion/
Type de carburant/
Gasoil/Diesel
Propulseur d’étrave/
Hélices/Propellers
4 pales/blades
Dernière révison/
Last service
(sous garantie 03/2025)
Eau chaude du moteur/
Hot water off engine
Commentaires/Comments
2eme commande électronique de moteurs dans le cockpit/
2nd electronic unit control for the engines in the cockpit
2x hélices de secours/ 2x spare propellers
Inverseurs d’origine <2000h / orignal gearbox <2000H
Servitude/House bank
7x100Ah GEL
Démarrage/Start
2x 85Ah Optima
Guindeau/Grue
Crane/Windlass
1x 85Ah Optima
Chargeur/Charger
Cristec 60Ah
12V/24V/48V system
Equipement électriques/Electrical equipments
Dessalinisateur/Watermaker
Aquabase 60l/h 12V/220V
Groupe électrogène/ Genset
Emplacement et circuits existants/ Existing compartiment and circuits
Eolienne/Wind generator
Panneaux solaire/ Solar panels
Victron MPPT 150/85
Lave-linge/Washing machine
Air conditionning
Chauffage/Heater
Transformer
Power Master 2000W
Prise de quai/
Shore power
Electroniques/Electronics
Sondeur/Depth sounder
Furuno DFF1 HD
Pilote automatique/
Furuno FAP711
2x écrans/ 2x screens +
compas satellite
Instruments de vent/
Wind instruments
Furuno 1735
2,2kW 24nm interphasable
Lecteur de carte/
Chart plotter
TZ Touch 2 12 ‘’
Furuno intégré/integrated
Navicom DNS
Téléphone satelite/
Satelite phone
Navicom AIS récepteur/receiver
Furuno RD33 répétiteur dans la cabine de propriétaire /
Furuno RD33 screen in the owners cabin
2eme écran TZ Touch dans le cockpit/ 2nd TZ Touch screen in the cockpit
Couchages/Accomodation
Nombre de cabines/
Cabin layout
Total couchages/
Total berths
Lits doubles/Double beds
Lit simples/Single beds
Lits d’appoints/Other berths
2x carrée convertible/ convertible salon
Bureau/Office
Salles de bains/Bathrooms
Electrique/manuel
Douche/Shower
Cuve eaux noires/
Holding tank
Oui, grise/grey
Oui, noire/black
(Déconnectées/disconnected)
Eau chaude/Hot water
Système eau chaude/ Hot water system
Sous pression/pressurized
Cuisine/Galley
Localisation/Location
Carrée bâbord/
Plaques/four
3x feux + four à gaz/ 3x hub + owen gaz
Simple inox/SS
Refrigérateur/ Fridge
2x130l Isotherme
(new 2023 + 2020)
Congélateur/Freezer
1x160l intégré/built in
Machine à glaçons/
Lave-vaisselle/Dishwasher
Vaisselle/Kitchenware
Détecteur de gaz/Gaz alarm
Alarme d’incendie/Fire alarm
Equipements de sécurités/Safety Equipement
Radeau de survie/Life raft
Seasafe 6x places 05/2020
Gilets de sauvetages/ Life jackets
4x gonflables/inflatable
6x standard
Kit premier secours/
First aid kit
Balise de détresse/
Pompes de cales/
Bilge pumpsManu
6x automatiques
Extincteurs/Extinguisher
5x portables
2x CO² cales moteurs/engine compartments
Alarme Homme à la mer/
Alarm Man over Board
Harnais/Harness
Ancre flottante/ Drougue
Chaise de calfat/
Bosuns chair
Navire certifié Cat. B par Veritas/
Ship certified by Veritas in Cat. B
Mouillage/Ground tackle
Ancre/Anchor
Chaîne + bout
Chain + rode
8mm * 50m+50m nylon
Ancre de secours/Spare anchor
Guindeau/Windlass
Compteur de chaine/Chaine counter
Guindeau commandes à pieds + Fly/ Windlass foot switches +Fly
Accessoires
Annexe/Tender
RIB Highfield 3,40m (new12/2021)
Horsbord/Outboard
Suzuki 15ch 4T
(new 12/2021)
Bossoirs/Davits
Grue/Crane 250kg
Echelle de bain/Swim ladder
Lavage de pont/
Deck washdown
2x pompes eau de mer/
2x salt water pumps
Douche de cockpit/Cockpit shower
Froide & chaude/
Cold & Hot
Coussins de Fly/Fly cushions
Oui/Yes, Skaï
Oui, en tissus/
Yes, in fabric
Gaffe/Boat hook
Compresseur de plongée/Dive compressor
Amarrés/Docking lines
Pare battages/
Oui, à gaz/
Yes, on gaz
Fermeture en tissus/ Enclosure in fabric
Flexiteck cockpit + passavants/ Flexiteck cockpit + side walks (new 2022)
2x tangons/outriggers Reelax
9x portes cannes/ rod holders
2x viviers/bait lockers
1x chaise de combat/combat chair
1x planche à découper/ cutting board
LED sous-marin/LED Under water lightning
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Recommended PostsBallystick 76. Great NZ Catamaran designer has passed away, sadly, I hear. Another legend gone. Link to postShare on other sites. Damn shame, I met him in the early 80's when he was sailing a catamaran hulled windsurfer , styled a bit like the PT a real nice guy, I think he moved to New Caledonia at some point.  Sad to hear. My first cat was an 18" Tiger Shark. Fantastic boat. Join the conversationYou can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.  × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.
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This 63ft Catamaran was constructed in New Zealand and is a Ron Given design, it has sleek hulls, with low profile keels and dagger boards, 4 large state roo...
Specification. The time comes for all yachties to slip into something more comfortable, and for the Elliotts, it's Margaritaville, their Ron Given-designed E-Cat 11.5m, built by Craig Partridge Yachts in the Bay of Islands. Sandra and Garry Elliott have been putting the fun into boating for years, first with their Ross 930 Wasted Away, then ...
Ron Given RIP. By ballystick, March 16, 2023 in MarineTalk. Share Followers 0. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Recommended Posts. ballystick ... I met him in the early 80's when he was sailing a catamaran hulled windsurfer , styled a bit like the PT a real nice guy, I think he moved to New Caledonia at some point. Quote; Link to post ...
Kerikeri's Craig Partridge partnered with multihull legend Ron Given to create this 10.8m powercat which delivers exactly what he needs to enjoy some well-earned leisure time. ... as well as designing the famous pink racing catamaran Split Enz, which held the Coastal Classic record for 14 years (Partridge was on board when they set it in 1996.)
Ron Given Tamara Class: Power Boats | Boats Online for Sale | Fibreglass/grp Gop | Queensland (Qld) - Gulf Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand
Ron Given: 1937-2023 Given's enthusiasm for twin hulls was infectious, and his more than 70 voyages between New Zealand and Noumea gave him an unparalleled… Subscriptions: 0508 692 628