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No 133 : November 13, 1971

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Little Craft-Big Performances

Hundreds of people thrilled to the performances of model boats at the Tahuna modellers' pond during Labour Weekend. Unfortunately one of the more exciting events, an attempt on the "ton" by Bill Morgan, Blenheim, had to be cancelled because of a slight chop on the water. It is easy to understand how playing with model boats can get a grip on one.

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Look like the real thing don't they? A fine line-up of model craft

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A flurry of wake marks the path of this craft as it rounds a buoy. It looks like Brian Galpin's 'Desperado'

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Much concentration is needed to drive the radio-controlled craft - Clifford Green at the controls

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Two boats head in opposite directions

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Graham Smithson, Nelson, transfers his radio from one boat to another

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Not all the radio-controlled boats are powered by engine. Dave Frost is the proud owner of the model yacht, 'Sprite'

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Intent on the direction his yacht, 'Windlass, ' is taking, is Brian Galpin

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'Windlass' under sail

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Murray Smithson, Nelson, took three seconds off his brothers' national record for the 5.1cc-10cc navigation speed event, with 25.8 sec.

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And the crowd thought it was great

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