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Water Witch Gets Wet
More than a year's work went into getting the 30ft. motor sailer Waterwitch ready for her christening but to owner, Gary Wilkins and his wife Mary, it was more than worth while. Since these photographs were taken they have spent many enjoyable hours sailing on Tasman Bay.
Waterwitch has her first taste of the sea at Port Nelson
Gary and his mate, John King, direct the raising of the mast
An important man in the launching was crane driver. Bob Tear
Mary Wilkins looked a bit concerned as the mast was fitted
And up it goes
Owner and skipper, Gary Wilkins, checks stays