Dave and Dale have lived on this site in the house behind since 1979. Dave was HOD Physical Education at Whangamata Area School for 37 years and is now retired. Dale and Dave are keen sports people and sports include surfing, windsurfing, mountain biking, golf, fishing , cricket, swimming , walking and snow skiing. All of these activities are able to be done at Whangamata except snow skiing. Dave also has a large garden on site with plenty of fresh vegetables. Dave and Dale have 3 sons and 7 grandchildren