THE great race was far slower that the fast wind sprint spectators saw last year and the huge crowd gathered around in anticipation of what was to come at Noosa Main Beach.
The ducks remained stagnant for well over five minutes until a bit of swell got them quacking along over the breakers and into the race on Friday 9 December.
The eventual winner was duck 73 and the owner/trainer Donald McKill was lost for words as he proudly accepted the $1000 prize for his efforts.
Tourists who were lucky enough to stumble upon the Noosa Nippers Annual Duckrace could not believe how much fun the club members were having.
Everyone involved had a fantastic evening and said they would be back next year.
Organisers said the date for the duck race may change next year to coincide with the launch of the nipper season.
