A quick word with Buster before heading back into the surf.

Off to meet the lighter and the long awaited reunion with the family of the settlers left behind 6 months ago.

Through the first breaker - the ligher is in sight.

That's as deep as we can go. For the women and children the voyage is almost over.

The lighter is tied up and we're ready to begin the transfer.

Hang on tight.

The family is reunited.

"All set? Then lets go. Dry land awaits!"

So that's Castlepoint.

Coming through the last of the breakers.

Misson completed.

Alf Mabbet, Margaret Foreman & Helen in the buggy with Teressa & Demon.

The reenactment is complete. Below is a copy of the an item in the Wairarapa Times and all important Annual Beach Race Meeting programme.

The Wairarapa Times item 22 March 1976

Annual Beach Race Meeting Programme 1976

Centennial Display Banner

Commemorative Yoke Handcrafted by Doug Falconer

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