Discover Boating Competition Winners

BEST BOATING SPOT – photo competition winners:


In July/August 2010 we ran a photo competition asking boaties to send us their “Best Boating Spot” photo. Have a look at our gallery of entries for all of the photos here.

The first prize of a Viking Kayak, Viking aluminium paddle and a paddling vest, courtesy of Diversified Products, went to Vicky Charlesworth of Auckland for her photo of “Paddling towards Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands”, below:


The second prize of a Panasonic DMC-F2S digital still camera went to Sarah McElrea of Christchurch for her photo of the Mahurangi Harbour, below:


Congratulations to our winners and happy boating!!!


Discover Boating launch competition – November 2009

During the end of 2009, Discover Boating was stocked to give away some wicked prizes during our campaign kick-off promotion.

The major prize was New Zealand’s number one selling entry level fibreglass family boat, the Fi -Glass Dominator complete with multi roller Trailer and Boating Accessory Pack. The Dominator is powered with a Yamaha 70hp 2 stroke outboard engine. The total major prize is valued at over $32,000.

Also, there were consolation prizes of 6 fabulous Viking Nemo kayaks also up for grabs valued at $799 each.

The Discover Boating competition winners were:

Grand Prize (Fi- Glass Boat & Trailer and Yamaha Outboard plus boating pack)

Kim Bayes, Auckland (pictured above with family, Griff Simpson of Fi-Glass and Greg Fenwick from Yamaha)


Viking Nemo Kayak winners

Bruce Chin
Wellington

Alissa Reid
Auckland


David Clarke
Invercargill (photo above provided by David, taken at Glendhu Bay at Lake Wanaka in February 2010)

Roy Daniels
Christchurch

Phillip Wong
Auckland (pictured above with a friend’s daughter paddling at Port Waikato Holiday Park)

Diane Davies
Hamilton


More about the prizes

The Discover Boating prize package includes a fabulous 5.05 metre Fi-Glass Dominator boat and self centering multi roller trailer for a stable, fully supported ride and a very easy launch and retrieval system. All on road costs are included.

The Fi-Glass Dominator is New Zealand’s number one selling entry level fibreglass family boat. It’s powered with a Yamaha 70 hp oil injected 2 stroke outboard motor. This is an ideal match providing sufficient power for water sports yet smooth enough for family cruising. The Yamaha motor is supplied with digital speedo and tacho, remote control box and cables and a 17 pitch aluminum prop, 24 litre tote tank and line and a marine battery and box.

Also included in this prize is a boat accessory package from Diversified Products including anchor, chain, warp, Line 7 life jackets (2), paddle, boat hook, outboard flag, motor flusher, fire extinguisher and ski tube 54”.

The six year Fi-Glass structural hull warranty, a three year Yamaha motor warranty and a one year trailer warranty all add up to peace of mind family boating. Total value of this great prize is $32, 292.

There are also six terrific Viking Nemo Kayaks to be won valued at $799 each – stable, lightweight and perfect for beginners. The Nemo comes with a 30 year warranty so you and your family can have fun on the water for many summers to come.

Discover Boating is a project of the Marine Industry Association of New Zealand | www.nzmarine.com