Third Boat Show

"Safety at Sea" was the theme of the Gisborne Yacht Club's third boat show, which was officially opened for its most successful three-day season in the Army Hall, by the Minister of Marine, Mr R. G. Gerard.

Getting under way in grand style with a parade through the city consisting of 98 exhibits, which would surely claim the all-time record, the show provided a host of entertainment, including marine exhibits, mannequin parades, and underwater, life-saving, and Canoe Club demonstrations, for the five and a half thousand people who attended it.

Outside the hall was a most impressive display of privately owned vessels, which ranged in size from dinghies equipped with outboard motors to ocean-going pleasure launches.

Enhancing the appearance of oxib of the boats on display in the show are six of the mannequin parade models. They are front left: Jenny Shanks, Patti Johnson, Diane Johnstone, Susie DeCosta, Gall Robinson, and Ngaire Miller.

Featured in the parade were floats with "Safety at Sea" as their theme, one of which was this surf ski trailer.

One of the many boats which took part in the procession

The witch suspended from a jib was popular with the crowd

This massive, partially constructed vessel, attracted much attention

The Minister of Marine, Mr R. G. Gerard, the Yacht Club president, Mr M. O'C. Upton, and the Mayor, Mr H. H. Barker, study the controls of one of the exhibits.

Mr Gerard opening the show

The centre display featured all types of yachts, one of which was a P class suspended from the roof

A fibreglass exhibit comprised sleek racing canoes, open runabouts, and a large cabin vessel

Some of the many boats which were parked outside the hall

Three air hostesses who featured in the fashion parades were Julliane Nuttal, Di Carter, and Wai Te Purei, pictured wearing creations by Gold Coast.

Clive Lohta about to drink a bottle of soft drink during his extensive underwater show

Negotiating the gang plank from the stage is model, Eric Caldwell, wearing white fringed hipsters and a white sou-wester.

Modelling a sun frock against an aquatic background is Susan Fryer

Mannequins, Di Johnson, Patti Johnson, and Gail Robinson, modelling baby doll nighties and Susy Wong pyjamas

Highlight of the fashion parade on the final night was the appearance of five "imported models", who sported fabulous outfits by "drop-line", with make-up by "Miss Management". From left: Basil Rosie, David Hemsley, Rod McCulloch, Barry Ellis, and Robin Grant.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 101 : November 1, 1962

Third Boat Show