Three thousand enthusiasts attended over the weekend, drawn by the usual mix of the quirky (a pedal-powered catamaran) to the magnificent (a Riva speedboat once owned by Jackie Kennedy-Onassis).
The Jens Hansen Trophy for the best vessel overall went to the 1960’s pleasure craft, owned by Laurie Brown of Christchurch. The glass-over-ply 16-footer is powered by a Ford Zodiac 2.5-litre car engine and seats five in its twin cockpits. The boat was immaculately restored between 2017 and 2024 by the owner with help from Darryl Moffey and Josh Bright.
