Sunset Bay Outriggers have recently returned from the Aocra National Sprint Titles held on the Gold Coast, competing against Australia's best outrigger crews with age divisions ranging from U12 to over 80yrs of age, in V12, 500m, 1000m and 1500m events over 3 days. With this being a first time attendance for many of the Sunset paddlers to a National event, the nerves were on high alert but once the butterflies were gone the crews went to another level of competition.
Sunset Bay Master 40+men and Golden 60+ men crews have qualified to be invited to compete against the worlds best paddlers in 2026, in V12, 500m and 1000m.
The club received the following medals:
The Senior Master women 50+ also qualified for the V12 and will await to see if any invitation is extended to the crew for other races.
This crew has bragging rights over the 2 men crews for a faster time in the V12 and will be content with this for quiet awhile.
Numerous Sunset Bay crews made finals and finished in the top 10 of Australia, all coaches are very proud of the club efforts that have definitely put Mackay and the club on the map, especially with the new club uniform looking so flash.
The Sunset Bay outriggers are located at Eimeo Beach and will be hosting 'Come and Try' days in the off season, follow Sunset Bay Outrigger Club on Facebook.
Contributed by Renee Martin
Sunset Bay Outriggers have made waves on the national stage, qualifying multiple crews for the 2026 World Sprint Titles in Singapore after a standout medal-winning performance at the Aocra National Sprint Titles. Photos supplied
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