ON SATURDAY, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, Airlie Beach will host one of the largest outrigger regattas in the North Queensland Zone.
About 300 competitors will be in town to race across a two-day program.
Saturday will commence with the VA-A Moana Shute Harbour to Airlie Beach Marathon, an 18km OC6 event sponsored by Tassal Seafood.
This event is likely to challenge the fitness of all competitors. The first of the crews will leave Shute Harbour at 11am and are expected at the Lagoon Beach from 1.30pm onwards.
Sunday will be an action-packed program conducted from the Lagoon Beach, commencing at 6.45am and running all day.
A significant highlight of the day will be the junior events commencing at 8.15am, with races including sprints and longer distances.
Junior presentations will take place on the beach at approximately 2.15pm. Spectators are encouraged to come along and enjoy the fun.
Food will be available on site and the racing is always exciting and entertaining.
Senior presentations will take place at Banjo’s Bar and Bistro, Cannonvale, commencing at 7pm, and will include music and entertainment.
