Mission Bay Winter Splash

Sunday 6 July 2008
10am
Selwyn Reserve, Mission Bay

Congratulations to those who braved the icy waters of Mission Bay, Sunday 6 July.

Despite the morning hail and heavy rain, minutes before the splash took place the sun came out as if it were a summers day in Auckland. Approximately 100 people turned up in hula skirts, Hawaiian shirts, masks and coconut shells to take the plunge, with about 200 spectators watching from the beach edge.

Entertainment followed the splash with Halau hula o kahelelani no Aotearoa with traditional and modern Hawaiian song and dance. Elvis was a hit as he danced the way only Elvis does and sang the 'Aloha from Hawaii' concert while handing out silk scarves.

The Orakei water sports team ran 'have a go waka paddling' while a mechanical surfboard tested surfboarding skills on shore.

Spot prizes and prizes for best dressed were announced by More Fm and presented by Hannah Matthews and Hannah Norton, Residents of Mission Bay and winners of Miss Hawaiian Tropic NZ 2008.

Unfortunately the childrens activity the Big Dig was cancelled.

We would like to thank Rotary Auckland East, 91.8 More Fm, Hot Cycles, OWS Orakei Water Sports, Fergs Kayaks, Miss Hawaiian Tropic NZ for their participation and support of the Mission Bay Winter Splash 2008.

Updated July 2008