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Dargaville Woody Launch Race

Over Easter the Northern Wairoa Boating Club held their annual race day, with entries from Helensville, Pahi and Te Kopuru.

In the above above ex Dave Stanaway – we see Florence, Irene + various boats, including a ketch rigged scow type named Marlin.

Dave reports every had a great day out on the water and would like to thank Steve on his launch Rodney for the hospitality.

As always with these events the race was followed in the evening by a very friendly prize giving / get together.

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