Dibbern interned on Somes Island (12 February 1941), a second time.
Dibbern not free to sail till December when Te Rapunga was returned to him to defend his title in Trans Tasman Race. Major overhaul of Te Rapunga in Takapuna, NZ. Birth of George and Eileen’s daughter Michela Lalani. George’s family struggling in post war Germany.
Henry Miller and friends helping out. Te Rapunga to Rarotonga, then Penrhyn to work on next book. Aitutaki. Return to Auckland. To Hobart, Tasmania to visit nephew Günter Schramm. Won £10,000 in Tatts lottery, but gave half to the chap who presented him with the ticket for covering his work shift.
Purchase of Satellite (Woody) Island, followed by purchase of Partridge Island. George and Eileen farmed Woody Island for 3 years. George assembled all-female crew for 1954 Trans Tasman Race. Parting of ways with Eileen. Finished last in Trans Tasman Race, but made his point of equal opportunity for women. Woody Island up for sale.
Voyage with young crew to NZ. Te Rapunga hit by rogue wave, dismasted, washed ashore near Greymouth, NZ. One man lost in rescue attempt. Repairs to Te Rapunga in Greymouth, Wellington. Departure from Auckland to Brisbane with restored Te Rapunga and new crew of young men. Dismasted in hurricane.
Towed back to Auckland by Japanese freighter. Flight to Hobart in anticipation of sale of island. Stuck in Tasmania for a year. Return to Auckland for repairs to Te Rapunga.