June 20, 1909 …
— David DeWitt
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Happy Father’s Day, Flynn!
19
Jun
Original caption: A Couple of Outdoor Guys. Las Vegas, Nev.: Prior to going on his trip to Korea with the Jack Benny entertainment troupe, screen actor Errol Flynn takes his son, Sean on a fishing trip on Lake Mead, near Las Vegas, Nev. Both bagged the limit of large mouth black bass. July 1, 1951 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
— Tim
We Welcome New Author Robert de Cantelar!
18
Jun
We welcomeour new Author Robert de Cantelar to the Errol Flynn blog and look forward to all of your posts and comment!
— David DeWitt
Much Moore about Flynn- episode 2
18
Jun
Dear fellow Flynn fans,
this is the final Flynn folly as told by 007 the 3rd, Roger Moore, from his autobiography “Last man standing: Tales from Tinseltown” published as “One Lucky Bastard” in the United States.
“I met the swashbuckler in person only once, when I was the back up actor to David Tomlinson and Geoffrey Toone in the play “The little hut”.
David Niven at that time went out with a former Flynn favourite and decided to play a trick on her. He sent her a telegram signed Errol, stating: “Honey, let’s continue where we left off last time.”
When Errol Flynn got wind of the practical joke he decided to retaliate on the spot that night at the Lyric Theatre. Showing up in Shaftesbury Ave. with rolled up sleeves and hurling insults he had to be restrained by the theatre’s employees. Still he called out Niv for a boxing bout in order “to defend the honour of their (respective!) lady.”
David at first didn’t know what to make of this overreaction of his former roommate in Hollywood, where they had shared a bungalow commonly called “Cirrosis by the sea”. He stayed in the dressing room a little longer than usual and pondered his options until the play was about to start. When he finally came out and faced Flynn, he faced his once best pal with the usual grin.”
I am sure the rest of the night turned out a memorable one…
Gotcha,
— shangheinz
Travelin’ Again to Avalon
18
Jun
ALL ABOARD!
17
Jun
Ahoy Yawl! For those fortunate fans of Flynn who can make it to the Channel Islands Maritime Museum this Sunday, on Father’s Day, here’s your chance to board and tour Errol’s pre-Siroccon 56′ yawl, Cheerio II (which he inititally called “The Bachelor”, much to Tiger Lil’ Flynn’s chagrin. Read the rest of this entry »
— Tim
Mail Bag! Zaca Models and a bit of History
14
Jun
Robert de Cantelar writes to us:
To whom it may concern…..
The first time I saw her was during summer 1964, in Villefranche, so alone…..already careless !
I’m and I was the first expert and master who has studied and carry out the file for the first restoration of ZACA for a well known French financier, aborted the day of signing the final contract because of an indiscretion of Camper & Nicholson in Cannes.
It was in 1988.
The manager of Villefranche Shipyard was Mr. Lagarrigue and we had a great team together, in vain ….
Part of the funding for the study was provided by a series of 92 half-hull of ZACA carved in the wood of the main boom of the boat we had cut up in the presence of a bailiff.
I carved them. The Nr 0 is home. (Pict)
I also made a model, flush deck, complete with masts to show to our customers the beauty of the restored boat lines. (Some pict)
Masts, booms, pole are made with original ZACA main boom wood, the stand too. Oregon pine.
I still have some plank of this wood that I use with the respect due to a relic ….
I carved too, a half-hull 103 Cm long in Teak, Azobe, Wengé, Bronze and Cuba Mahogany. (Pict)
Because of lack of space I sell my two collections of models and half-hull, so, it is normal that I propose to you in priority those of ZACA.
All these pieces have a story linked to this exceptional boat, even their material, many pictures as she was when near to sink, almost abandoned.
Some more things at home.
Are following some pictures and my address.
Best regards,
R de Cantelar.
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— David DeWitt
The Governor’s Cup
14
Jun
The Inaugural Race of the world renowned Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race.
Featuring Errol Flynn, Humprey Bogart & Spencer Tracy.
The Newport Ocean Sailing Association (NOSA) was founded in 1947 to organize a boat race from Newport Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico. The first 125-nautical mile race took place on April 23, 1948 and was called The Governor’s Cup. The race was renamed the Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race and grew to include 20 boat classes. In 1983, the race set the record as the world’s largest international yacht race, with a record 675 boats entering the competition.
— Tim
“The Only Night El Morocco Ever Closed”
13
Jun
“Was the Night Errol Flynn Died.”
He was known as “The Prince of El Morocco”.
— Tim
From Penthouse to Saloon
13
Jun
Stained glass said to be from Errol’s legendary 57th Street penthouse in Manhattan being installed at the soon-to-open P.J.Clarke’s in Philadelphia, at the Curtis Center, near Independence Hall.
The Curtis Publishing Building, the year of Errol’s birth:
The new Curtis Center, in the Colonial Center of Philadelphia:
— Tim
