OMOKOROA – In Former Times

Back in July 2021 we reported on the 36′ launch – Omokoroa being washed ashore in a storm. We subsequently learned that she was re-floated by Lyndon Chambers and moved to Shelly Park Cruising Club for repair / refitting. Link to the 2021 story below. Keen to learn how the project is coming along. https://waitematawoodys.com/2021/07/10/omokaroa-omokoroa-saved/

Fast forward to last week and Ian McDonald was doing a deep drive on his iPad and found the photos above . First up we have a b/w photo dated 1954 and the location is Katkati. Then a montage of photos from the 1983>84 period.

Last up is an undated press clipping from the Bay of Plenty Times that celebrates the restoration and relaunch of the launch after she has sat on a hardstand for an extended period.

NOTE: may the b/w photo is a different boat and the photo tag is the location v’s the boat name – thoughts?