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PORT of GISBORNE
REGATTA
The annual Port of Gisborne Waka Regatta was an outstanding success. Congratulations to the organisers. To see so many competing & enjoying their racing is a great indication of the future of the sport.
The winners of The Masters Final: Mareikura; Rex Waite (steerer), Albie Waikari, Bruce Taihapa, Keiha Waikari, Andrew Poharama & Murray Brightwell.
Mareikura Potiki Toa won the Intermediate Boys Final: Callan Donna (left), Hato Paul, Cary Malcolm, Aden Waikari, Paul broughton & John Dewes.
The Kaumatua Team, off to the start line: Henare Porou (Steerer), Matuakore Mahiuka, Jim Mahuika, Perry Paea, Ned Tibble & Api Mahuika.
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A Celebrity race. The Kaumatua (2nd from right) had a racing start to leap into an early lead.
Mareikura Wahine Toa winners of the Intermediate Girls Final.
Mareikura Wahine Toa victory ritual. Clockwise from left: Tracey White, Sally-Anne Downes, varnia Tapsell, Kerianna Hokianga & Lisa Hurunui lona Horua where are you?