Paddleboard fever alive and well in winter

Hardy winter stand-up paddleboarders braved cool conditions for the Tutukaka Surf Battle of the Harbour SUP Race on Saturday. Twenty-seven paddlers took part in the race organised by Simon Eggington over a circuit inside the harbour as part of the Tutukaka Coast Winter Festival activities. Alan Johnson won the surf division while Karl Roberts took line honours in the race board division and John Kearney won the sprint. Photographer Michael Cunningham was on the water for the race action.

Safety officer Tony Devanney holds on to a bouy to watch the race.

Image 1 of 6: Safety officer Tony Devanney holds on to a bouy to watch the race.