Over 100 beautiful Wooden boats were assembled at the Jellicoe Harbour by The Viaduct for the first Auckland Wooden Boat Festival in Auckland.

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Put together by experienced boating event organisers , Tony Stephenson and his wife Michelle and their team.

Looking at the numbers rolling in the door, you’d have to say it was a roaring success and may there be many more to come.

I was there as a bit of a hanger on really helping my son Drew take our old boat Rorqual to the show.

I was really pleased to catch up with some of my old friends from both the Classic Yacht Association and other Classic Boat owners.

There was some inside exhibits as well of smaller craft and some being rebuilt.

One of the notable boats at the show was an ex-Auckland Tug called Te Hauraki. For many years it was owned by a long time well known entrepreneur, leader of the Auckland classic boat scene and marine character, John Street.  As Tony said in the speeches, he would be absolutely chuffed to have seen this happening in Auckland. Sadly, John passed away recently but his old boat was here for the occasion.

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Rehia

Meola

Menai with Rorqual the whalechaser in the distance behind

Sterling

John Dory

Kate

Ariki

Anatole with his boat Korara

Peter with his Bridgedecker Lady Margaret

Rawhiti

Petrel with Akarana behind

Akarana

Viking

Windhaven

Prize

Classic Bridgedecker Menai

Te Hauraki with Meola behind

Picton Whalechaser Primadonna

I’ll leave you with the images which sum it up nicely. A fantastic few days in the sun. The boats all scrubbed up nicely and just looked great.  Well done to everyone who took part.