Heritage Talk - Seafaring Stories of Waipū and Bream Bay

Alistair Robinson is a keen sailor and maritime history enthusiast with deep roots in Waipū’s seafaring past. A descendant of early settlers who voyaged from Nova Scotia in the mid-1800s, Alistair combines hands-on sailing experience with a passion for uncovering local nautical stories.

Join Alistair as he brings the rich maritime history of Waipū and Bream Bay to life, sharing the stories that shaped this coastal community.

No booking is required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The venue is the Cafler Suite, Forum North.

Image above: The scow Nor’west loading fuel at the Upper Wharf on the Waipū River in 1939. Waipū Scottish Migration Museum.

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