2026 Programme to be published - approx October 2025

(2025) IN THE BAY & FORESHORE SWIM AREA​​

1030 - Opening display (Port Marlborough Tug)

11.00 am - Surf Lifesaving display (Rarangi Surf Lifesaving)                                                                      

11.40 am - Inflatable fun for all the family !! Don't forget your togs !!                                                        

12.00 mid day - Dragon Boat demo (Marlborough Dragons)

12.30 pm - Kids Try-a-row / Inflatable fun

12.30pm - Dragon boat rides (sadly adults only)

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

2.00 - 4.00 pm - RAFT RACES - Build a Raft Race, followed by Mussel Float Raft Races

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

All Day - Queen Charlotte College Mussel Barge, open for viewing

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

FORESHORE DISPLAYS

Picton Clinker & Classic Boat Society - lots of historic boats to admire 

Youth Dory Boats

Marlborough Harbour Master

Coastguard Marlborough

Picton Rowing Club

Marlborough Dragon Boat Club

Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club