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Members of Sunset Bay Outriggers made the nine-hour road trip north to begin their campaign in the North Queensland Zone Grand Prix outrigger regatta series.
The opening event was hosted by The Dam Outrigger Canoe Club at Tinaroo Dam on Saturday, March 14, attracting around 180 paddlers from across the region.
Despite a mix of sun, rain and muddy conditions, Sunset Bay paddlers produced strong results, collecting numerous medals across OC6, OC2 and OC1 events.
Attention now turns to the next round of the series, which will be hosted by Sunset Bay at Eimeo Beach over the May 2 to 3 long weekend. The regatta will be held alongside the North Queensland Games, which are being staged in Mackay.
The event will also provide valuable preparation for paddlers aiming to compete at the internationally recognised Hamilton Island Cup and the IVF World Sprints in Singapore this August.
The club is currently seeking volunteers and sponsors to help deliver the regatta locally. Anyone able to assist can contact Renee on 0412 448 805 or speak with Deb on 0413 804 688 about sponsorship opportunities.
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