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Speedboat Thrills
The Wairoa Power Boat & Sailling Club held their opening regatta on Labour Bay, when large crowds lined the river te watch the speedboats in action.
Day was fine, but strong wind made surface choppy. (Photographist Photoart Studios)
Mr R. Pinel, club president opening the season.
Mr Puryer's Limey almost disappears in a shower of spray as it makes a fast turn by the bridge.
Club officials confer before the opening. From left, Messrs E. Metz, Geoff Winter, Pinel, and E. Jones (commodore).
Brian Hedley in Fairchild, and (below, right) Barry Jones in Pam churn up the water as they flash past camera.
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