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PAKU VIEWS ISSUE 3 SPRING/SUMMER 2011-12
The “grommets 2000”, all born and bred in Tairua. Above L to R: Nicolas
Koppel, Tai Drummond, Sean Peggs, Graeme Craven, Klee Drummond, Ryan
Matthews, Rory Guichenet. Photo by Fiona McNabb
Above: Luke Millen is one of Tairua’s most entertaining characters. Despite age related
ailments he can still smash it like a young’un. Pic Digga
Learn to Surf with Luke. Ph: 07 864 8979 or 0274 900 633
Left: Kelly (appropriately named after idol Kelly Slater) ripping with Scott Bailey,
her personal paddler at Opoutere Beach 1st Jan 2001. A good quality beach break
with some wicked little sections, it’s regularly surfed by Whangamata locals. The
world’s worst kept surfng secret. Photo courtesy of Chris Bailey Right: Allison Smith
competing in the local boardriders contest. Photo Viv Atwood
A super fun bank keeps a few locals happy on a small day. Ed Elliot drives through a cutback, while Chris Jones cruises on the wave behind. Photo Luke Millen
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