Description Gilbert Littler. This book is a work of historical interest / memoir of Gilbert’s years working on Auckland’s Waterfront. Broken down into three sections… Section One: During the 1960’s Gilbert served a five year apprenticeship with Chas Bailey & Son. The beautiful and quick sailboats designed and built by the Bailey’s, (both Father and Son), are the stuff of legend. Gilbert recounts the many tea breaks he had when talk would turn to the ‘Good old days’ of the company….. Embarking on this memoir he came to the realisation that he was a bit vague on the origin of the Family’s history, and so he begins with a brief outline of the Bailey family and the impact they had on New Zealand’s boating community. Section Two: Is an in-depth look at Gilbert’s years as a young Boat Builder and Section Three touches on his early sailing adventures and yacht racing years.
