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Don't Forget Your Togs !!
Fun on - and in - the water
​Saturday 17th January 2026

IN THE BAY & FORESHORE SWIM AREA​​

11.00 am - Opening display (Port Marlborough Tug)

11.20 am - Surf Lifesaving display (Rarangi Surf Lifesaving)                                                                      

12.05 pm - Inflatable fun for all the family !! Don't forget your togs !!  - with support from our Junior Surf Lifesavers                                                      
1.00 pm - Kids Try-a-row / Inflatable fun

1.30 pm - Te Hoiere Seagull demo (Le Mans start from the beach - fast & furious fun)
** no swimming, time to watch & cheer your favourites**     
 
                                                                               
2.00 pm - Parade of Sail – Build a Raft

2.30 - 3.30 pm - RAFT RACES - Build a Raft Race, followed by Mussel Float Raft Races
                    To enter >>>> Raft Races


VISITOR PONTOON
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From 11.00 am - Clinker Boat Rides (Picton Clinker & Classic Boat Society)

All Day - Coastguard Marlborough, 'Bluebridge Rescue' boat open to visitors

TBC From 2pm - Spirit of New Zealand open to visitors, alongside Fishermans Wharf


Picture
All photos provided by Richard Briggs Photography 
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  • The Seagull Race
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    • Scholarship Entry