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CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH WAIREKA RELAUNCHED

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder

CLASSIC WOODEN LAUNCH WAIREKA RELAUNCHED

Back in Sept 2025 we ran a story on the 1974 Chis Robertson built launch – WAIREKA, at the time she was hauled out other owners yard (D&D Boatbuilders, Waipapa) for some TLC. Link here to that story https://waitematawoodys.com/2025/09/11/bay-of-islands-classic-wooden-launch-waireka/

Just before xmas WAIREKA was popped back in the water (Bay of Islands) looking stunning. Looking forward to getting some interior photos ………… hint hint 🙂

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Des on February 2, 2026 at 8:47 pm said:

How about we see you at the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival (weather permitting) instead? Then you can see all the things we still need to do! (Good things take time, and orange masking tape has many uses!)

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