The Outrigger Whitsunday Regatta returns to Lagoon Beach on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May, with a full weekend of exciting ocean and sprint races ahead.
The event opens with the VA-A Moana Hoe marathon from Shute Harbour to Airlie Beach, sponsored by the Whitsunday Sailing Club, featuring 16 OC6 canoes and 17 small craft. Local paddlers James Middleton, Charlie Preen, Bernie Mackie and Paul Tobias will join two athletes from Port Douglas for the Outrigger Whitsunday crew.
Strong local hopes in the OC1 race include Stephen and Michelle Lynes and Maree Mullet, all eyeing a downhill wind-assisted run. Promising juniors Jai Dennison, Cody and Dean Lassau will team up with paddlers from Mission Beach and Port Douglas in the Open Men’s 12km race.
Linda Davis from the Capricorn Coast, preparing for the World Ski Titles, will race in several events.
Junior races begin Saturday at 12.45pm, with early events sponsored by the Airlie Beach Lions Club. All races are now fully sponsored thanks to support from local businesses including Tassal Seafoods, Bendigo Bank, Magnums, Airlie Beach Hotel, and more.
Sunday’s program starts at 6.45am, with senior sprint races from 9.30am. The final race is at 3.30pm, followed by presentations at the Whitsunday Sailing Club.
Food vans, great viewing spots, and top-level paddling make this a must-see local event. Everyone is welcome!
Contributed with thanks to Paul Tobias
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