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No 87 : February 10, 1968

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The Maitai Boat Race

"Can I canoe you down the river ....." So go the words of an old song, but on the Maitai River just before the Mardi Gras, these words held a practical meaning for the host of boats and canoes of all shapes and sizes which competed in the first (and we hope, not last) Maitai river races.

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The start of the primary school race

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"To blazes with the paddle, it's easier to kick"

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Winner of the open event, Kevin Shea, had to swim the last few yards.

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Younger winners: Colin Chisholm (primary), Peter Chivers (intermediate) and Douglas Young (canoes).

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The launching (or, the moment of truth)

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A tyre tube made a simple but very effective craft

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Prize for the most original craft was won by the Nelson Plunket Mothers (most of whom appeared to be fathers)

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Bonzo McConchie, Plunket baby of the year

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While dad gives out with the motive power, mum carries on with the bailing

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The intermediate boys get away

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A swept-up paddle canoe

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