Classic Boats

Bruce Batty and Murray Hendrikson of the "unofficial" Royal Kerr Bay Motorboat Club.

Classic scene: Boats of all shapes and ages took to the lake in the 17th annual Antique and Classic Boat Show at the weekend.

Ethan Roberts, Kinsey Pope and Elena Roberts take in the sights at the Antique and Classic Boat Show.

Flirt's flag: Replica 1894 steam powered mailboat Flirt on Lake Rotoiti.

Jens Hansen Cup: Show organiser Pete Rainey with the hand-crafted Jens Hansen Cup, awarded each year to the supreme winner.

Piper Lachie MacDonald of the Wellington Scots College Pipe Band heralds the start of the grand parade of boats on Lake Rotoiti.

When the real deal is too expensive, there's always a remote controlled model boat and driver as an option.

Former record holder Peter Knight Sr and Bel Aire III which he last raced on Lake Rotoiti 43 years ago.

Rob Hamlett owner of Flirt: Rob Hamlett of Wellington is the owner of replica steamboat Flirt, which is based at Lake Rotoiti and is a main attraction at the boat show.

Rowing race: classic rowboats line up to start racing where's my boat.

Royal Kerr Bay Motorboat Club HQ on the Kerr Bay shoreline, Lake Rotoiti.

Peter Knight Sr (centre), his son Peter Knight Jr (left) and grandson Andrew Knight were star attractions at the boat show with their famed speedster Bel Aire III.

A youngster cools off in the hot weather at Lake Rotoiti at the weekend.