Hall of Fame

 

Previous speakers at Cafe Nautique will always hold a special place with those who were fortunate enough to hear their stories, ask them some questions, and leave having learnt something more about where we live and with whom we share our part of the world.

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We're always on the hunt for our next speaker. If you know someone who can tell us a great story, please make contact with us.

Cafe Nautique Hall of Fame

Our previous story tellers.

Helping us understand more about where we live and
with whom we share this part of the world.

Oct 2025 - Richard Macalister

A big ocean sailing story of a young man who took a risk and made it onto Sir Peter Blake's '81-'82 round the world race team, leading to a 20 year professional sailing career, includng 11 Sydney to Hobarts.

 

The third of four generations in the same sounds bay, Richard, with his wife, Isabel, now lead a yachting supply business, established in 1988.

Sep 2025 - Kelsie Small

An excellent story of a young woman who has overcome a fear of water and self doubt to be achieving big nautical dreams. All in the space of about five years.

 

Coastguard Master, an international training invitation, skipper of tour boats, Vice President of Coastguard Marlborough, to working on the Harbour Master vessel.