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SURF CHAMPS

Midway beach was the scene of the local surf life saving championships with some strong competition between the Midway, Waikanae and Wainui teams. Midway emerged the victors but it was a close call and exciting stuff.

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Midway surfclub with club members and Judges watching the action.

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The start for competitors in the Mens' Ironman event.

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Below: Len Paki, Dave Taylor & Craig Green on their way.

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Liz Thompson runs up the beach to win the Womens Iron Person event.

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The quickest of these 6 to get up from this position and race to grab one of 5 beach flags will qualify for the next round

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Jackie Callahan, Debbie Glover, Nicki Clay and Kristen Glover race for the flags In the Womens Flag race

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IRB crews from Wainui, Midway, Waikanae & Wainui head off In the IRB Assembly race.

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Jeff Probert, Garth Newman, Lyall Evans & Murray Robertson -153 years of experience ready to go for Wainul in the Canoe Rescue. (2nd)

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Lyall Evans (Wainul) waits and contemplates.

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Mike Morrlssey & Darryl Corlett (Midway) easy winners In the Junior Board Rescue.

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Mariekura [Mareikura] Intermediate Girls team (14-16 yrs) who won 3 Gold medals and 2 Silver medals at the NZ Outrigger Canoe Championships held at the Blue Lake, Rotorua. From left: Coach Prior Brightwell, Tracy White with 6 medals was top NZ Midget, Lisa Hurunul, Sandee Porter, Varnia Tapsell, Keriana Hokianga and lona Horua.

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Mareikura Midget Boys team won 3 Gold Medals at the OC Nationals In Rotarua [Rotorua] when they won the 1000m, 500 m and the DC 12 500m. Standing from left: Heta Brightwell, Zane & Joe Donna, Pare Taiapa, Corey Malcom, John Dewes, Paul Broughton, Callan Donna and Keiha Waikari. Front: Kotuku Reedy, Dean Maraki, Jonas Te Aho, John Masila, Patrick Blackman and Vance Te Maro. Missing Emmerson Stuart and Shaun Te Aho.