Thunder at the Cove: Mayhem at Marsden Cove

8:53 AM Sat 26 Mar 2011 GMT

'?Fairview? win at Marsden Cove' Cathy Vercoe LuvMyBoat.com

Racing was cut short today, at the Thunder at the Cove, Marsden Cove, with the intrusion of not one, but two large cement ships heading through the course and, despite being asked by race officials, refusing to wait for the race to finish. This was disappointing for everyone as the organisers go to a lot of trouble several weeks before the race to ensure the waterway is closed to traffic and official notice given to vessels so the boats can race in a safe environment. The Whangarei Harbour Master had given special dispensation for the powerboat race to go ahead ...

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by Cathy Vercoe
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