Flotilla kicks off festivities

BOATIES are gearing up for the annual Noosa Waters’ Christmas flotilla on Friday 19 December.
Now in its 17th year, the Christmas spectacular never fails to impress with event organisers hoping to better the record turnout of over 100 marine craft five years ago.
Noosa Waters Residents Association president Dick Patterson said the committee wanted this to be the best Christmas flotilla yet.
“We have a fabulous waterway here and we want to encourage as many boat owners as possible to take part,” he said.
As well as a best-dressed boat competition there will also prizes for the best-lit homes on both canal and dry blocks in Noosa Waters.
Judging for the competition will take place from next Tuesday 16 December.
The event always attracts big crowds from Noosa and all over the Sunshine Coast, with spectators getting in early with a picnic blanket to line the canal banks, bridges and parks throughout the estate for a night of festive fun.
Noosa Community Radio 101.3 FM is one of the key promoters of the event and will be playing Christmas Carols from 6pm to 8pm on the night.
Boats will start assembling at the Saltwater Avenue/Masthead Quay Bridge at around 6pm, with the parade scheduled to start at 6.45pm.
Check next week’s Noosa Today for the full details of the route and the best vantage points to catch all the action.