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Beach Hop back with a vengeance for 21st event

Dean Taylor
By Dean Taylor
Editor·Te Awamutu Courier·
8 Apr, 2021 12:30 AMQuick Read

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Repco Beach Hop 2021

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I managed an evening and a day at Whangamatā's iconic Beach Hop this year and after a smaller practice event for the postponed 2020 event, this year was epic.

Repco Beach Hop 2021
Repco Beach Hop 2021

Thursday night cruising was a jam-packed affair - Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club president Murray Peterson and I took an hour to do one lap of the main street in his Chev.

Repco Beach Hop 2021
Repco Beach Hop 2021

Friday's "Castrol Edge Thunder Cruise" to Onemana threatened to be a washout as the heavens opened just as the run left town.

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Hardy souls braved the run - even those in open cars - as well as plenty of spectators en route.

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They were rewarded when the sky cleared and sun shone for the rest of the day.

Te Awamutu couple Hayley (Winki) Watters and Scott Balsom were married at Whangamata's iconic Chevy Corner on Friday at Beach Hop by marriage celebrant, and property owner, Verne Russell.
Te Awamutu couple Hayley (Winki) Watters and Scott Balsom were married at Whangamata's iconic Chevy Corner on Friday at Beach Hop by marriage celebrant, and property owner, Verne Russell.

It was a special day for Te Awamutu couple, and rod club members, Hayley (Winki) Watters and Scott Balsom, who were married Friday evening at Whangamata's iconic Chevy Corner.

Guests wait for the couple to arrive at Chevy Corner.
Guests wait for the couple to arrive at Chevy Corner.

Property owner Verne Russell is also a marriage celebrant.

Te Awamutu pair Skyler Heathcote and Hollie Peterson i character at Beach Hop 2021.
Te Awamutu pair Skyler Heathcote and Hollie Peterson i character at Beach Hop 2021.

Hot Rod culture is alive and well in New Zealand and after 21 years Beach Hop doesn't look like slowing down.

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