Ahoy! All aboard for sustainability. Hoist your sails, grab your ores and get ready for the Recyclable Regatta. Set to be a day of environmental fun, full of competition and creativity.
The Recyclable Regatta is one of the festival’s favourite events that brings the community together.
The rafts, which are created by recyclable materials, including bottles, plastic pipes, crates and more are prepared ahead of the event.
While rafts must be made of recyclables, any type of oar or paddle can be used during the event. Previous years have seen some great entries and 2024 is shaping up to be a great competition.
Starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday, teams will race from Airlie Beach around a buoy and back to the finish line on the foreshore, creating an exhilarating display for spectators.
Organiser, Beth Sutherland, says she is most looking forward to seeing the kid's excitement on the day:
“Seeing the kids showing off their creations and getting the boats across the finish line still in one piece is no easy task, that's the most exciting bit for sure.”
All crew members in the raft must cross the line to complete the race.
This year, there has been an increase to 4 divisions: Children aged 6-12 and 13-17, Adults 18+, and local businesses.
May yer anchor be ever tight!
What: Whitsunday Escape Recyclable Regatta
Where: Airlie Beach Foreshore
When: Sunday, 4 August 9:30-11:00am
Sustainable pirates take to the seas!