Orakei Marina

This Year’s Annual Marina BBQ went off with a Bang – literally, we had the whole crew from Miami Vice on the scene - making a scene. Pink flamingos, crime scene investigation areas with chalk body outlines, brief cases filled with bulk cash, not to mention the notorious ‘flour cocaine’ bags we held as evidence and an entourage of people dressed in pastels who bore witness to this whole ordeal. We held an auction that night for our chosen charity – the Orakei Marina Scholarship for lower decile children to go on The Spirit of Adventure program. We would like to extend our thanks  to those companies who made this auction possible – Raymarine (Lusty and Blundel), Hutchwilco, Pier 21/Gloss Boats, Orakei Management Limited, Gull, iCom, Events Clothing, Boating NZ, Bryce Taylor Photography and Balmar Marine. Also many thanks to Simon (D06) for letting us take over his berth for the night, Richard Valintine of Bayleys Realty Group for running the auction and Fresh Connection and friends for the copious amount of lovely fresh fruit you provided! Orakei Management, on behalf of the trust, raised a large sum to put towards a further two students to attend the Spirit of Adventure program. So thanks to everyone who participated in the auction, and hopefully you are happy with your purchases – even if these were an impulse alcohol-fuelled buy. Finally, we would like to thank everyone who attended this annual event and hopefully next year we will see a bigger turnout of Berth Owners - and in costume. A special mention must go to Maurice – loved the outfit, not sure if Elvis/The Fonz was in the 80’s era but good on you for dressing up! Question for you all; would you prefer if this event was on a Friday night as opposed to a Thursday? Your feedback is greatly appreciated.