GYMPIE Terrace will be packed with onlookers for the inaugural Noosa Outrigger River Race this Saturday 11 October.
The event has attracted outrigger teams from all over southern Queensland and northern NSW, to battle it out over a series of long and short course events.
The River Race is the first marathon regatta of the 2014-’15 OC6 season for the south Queensland zone.
Noosa has seven teams competing across a field of 68 teams overall, with more teams expected to register this week.
Clubs from Burleigh Heads to Bundaberg are taking part with races starting at 7.30am and the day finishing with a fun V12 race at 2.15pm.
Sponsored by the Noosaville Business Association, you can catch the action at the Noosa River along Gympie Terrace, The Lions Park Noosa, Harbour Town Marina or the Yacht and Rowing club.
The River Race follows a busy pre-season for the Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club, with a display at the Farmer’s Markets, two “Come and Try Days” and the recent Corporate Day.
The club recognises that all of these activities couldn’t have tasted success without the support of club members volunteering their time.
By way of thanks, the club hosted a picnic in the park on Sunday 5 October, for members and partners, with more than 80 attending and enjoying the make-your-own pizza lunch provided.
For more information about the River Race or come-and-try opportunities visit: www.noosaoutriggers.com.au
