Toia te waka e
toia te waka e
toia te waka ki runga te maunga e tu mai nei
te maunga o nga tupuna
I takia mai Hawaiki pamamao
toia te waka e
toia te waka e
haere ra e te Rangatira Bo
hoea te waka ki Hawaiki nui, ki Hawaiki roa,
ki te hononga o nga wairua.
haere haere haere

e kore koe warewaretia
nga matou o te Ao waka ama o Aotearoa

It is with great sadness that we farewell Bo on his final voyage to rest in peace and safety.

Bo’s sudden passing is a tragic loss for all who have been fortunate enough to be a part of his life he will surely be missed.

Our thoughts and aroha go to his whanau, especially his parents, Jim and Gloria, his partner Renee and his three son’s Conan, Chase and Sean.

Bo’s passion and contribution to our sport will live on in the numerous individuals, clubs and regions that have benefited from his expertise, experience and knowledge since the revival of waka ama in Aotearoa.

Bo’s tangi will take place tomorrow, Tuesday 15 March 2005 at Taiao Marae, Pawarenga. Correspondence can be sent to Jim and Gloria Herbert, R D 2 Broadwood, Kaitaia.