Lake Rotoiti Classic and Wooden Boat Parade Weekend – 2016 – 150+ photos
Get comfortable this ones a biggie, 150+ photos from the 2016 Lake Rotoiti Classic and Wooden Boat Parade weekend.
The inclement conditions (lots of H2O) on Saturday resulted in the parade being moved to Sunday, to most this was a positive as it gave everyone more time to socialize. We took the opportunity to mooch around the lake & visit a few lake-side properties. The transport for the day was rather special – 2 of the regular parade attendees, Cathy & Shawn Vennell and Pam & Tim Aurisch had bought their classic cars – a 1960 Dodge & 1956 Chev Bel Air, very impressive tow cars & a cool mode of transport.
So today’s post is a mix of classics – motorboats, day boats, speedboats, steamboats, yachts & cars – Its a visual attempt to give to you a taste of the weekend & showcase the vessels that make up the parade.
Special thanks to the LRC&WBP committee, especially Commodore Grant Cossey, past Commodore Fraser Wilson and the lass that makes it all happen Rachel Jamieson.
Due to another engagement we could not attend the post parade picnic.
Each boat carries a number, to find out more details on any vessel e.g. name, year, owner – refer to this link to a master listing. 2016ParadeEntrantDetails
Enjoy 🙂
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Loved the 56 Chevy Bel Air….First car I ever owned. Mine was gray and white, though.
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Further proof of the growth of the floating bach idea 🙂
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Thanks Rachel. I also posted a link on the WoodenBoat magazine forum in the USA & its getting a lot of hits.
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Its a fun weekend & the boats are amazing, interesting to see more & more bigger classic launches finding a home on the lake/s.
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It was a fun weekend, nice to catch up. Hope to see you in Taupo. Check out my photos from the day here. http://buggeritweareoff.com
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Hey cheers Guys, great coverage once again and a pleasure to spend some time having lots of laughs waiting for the rain to stop, Tom Petty had a song that suggested the waiting was the hardest part, I disagree, if one is patient then finally you get the chance to fire the V8/shovel the coal or set the sail the buzz is better!
A fabulous weekend, thanks to all involved.
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excellent job!!!
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