Murray Robertson controlled proceedings with a sparkling commentary from the tower.

Andrew Allan, Paul Sadlier & Daniel Williams made an unusual picture In the Beach flags competition. Can you spot the 3 ?

Debbie Glover & Mikaela Koia.

Andrew Allan (Wainui) dives for the flag in the final from Paul Sadlier.

Wainui Boat crew of Steven Sutherland, Daniel Williams, Carl Newman & Chris Emerre.

Midway boat crew hit the beach in the Dearlove. (L to R): Adam Tait, Stephen Sheldrake, Andrew Lamont & Mark Langford.

Paddlers chum through the water (L to R): Michael Fitzharris, Mike Morrisey, Dion Williams & Allan Thompson.

Judges Alistair Thorpe, Joe Green and Barry McLean keeping a critical eye on proceedings.

John Rosie, Andrew Lamont and Mike Morrisey deep In thought over how their teams are doing.

Leigh Barker coming in on a wave way ahead of the other competitors.

Michael Fitzharris (Wainul) steadies his surf ski with his paddle while competing in the Dearlove.

Referee Peter Thorpe had a busy afternoon.

Jo Conder of Wainui leads the final sprint In the Dearlove followed by Mikaela Koia (Midway) and Debbie Glover (Waikanae)

Rachel Anderson, Glen Sutton, Brent Clay, Bob Dyer and Bob Clay.

Chris Emerre (Wainul)