Sound Events
Who do you know?
We're always on the hunt for our next speaker. If you know someone who can tell a great story, please make contact with us.
Our previous story tellers.
Helping us understand more about where we live and
with whom we share this part of the world.
Nov 2025 - Dave Baker
A life at the tip of Queen Charlotte Sound has been full of adventure; arresting poachers, rescuing boaties and coordinating the rescue of people from the Mikhail Lermontov.
The story moved at question time to over fishing and environmental concerns. But throughout was the importance of his family through all of this.
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.