Anything Environmental Recyclable Regatta
Date: 07/08/2022Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Airlie Beach Forehore, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
Anything Environmental are back to support the 2022 Great Barrier Reef Festival Recyclable Regatta after such a successful event in 2021. So get involved and join in the fun – make a raft out of recyclable materials and battle it out with the pirates on the high seas !
Come one, come all – schools, community groups or a bunch of friends. Great prizes and fun to be had for all ages. Arrr……. The Recyclable Regatta challenge is on!
Recyclable Regatta Rules
There will be two divisions, the same raft can be used in both divisions:
- Open Age 13+
- Children Ages 6 – 12
Raft Rules
- Maximum crew of 3
- Any type of oar/paddle can be used.
- The maximum size of the raft is 3m x 3m
- Raft to be made from recyclable materials (see list below)
- Name of Raft MUST be a min. of 12″ to be visible
- Life Jackets a must
Raft Course – Airlie Beach foreshore
The race will start from the Airlie Beach foreshore beach (time to be confirmed nearer the date), proceed around the markers and back, where all crew will be required to run to the finish line. The race is not complete until all crew members are over the line.
Raft Materials
Build a raft from recycled materials, bottles, plastic pipes and other materials that would otherwise be dumped or recycled. Previous years have seen some great entries and 2021 was our biggest and best so far!
Specifically ALLOWED materials:
- Milk, juice, water, soft drink bottles
- Plastic drums
- Bamboo poles
- Plastic sheeting
Specifically NOT ALLOWED:
- Insulation foam, “Coolite”
- Parts of boats/canoes/kayaks
- Whole boats/canoes/kayaks or emergency flotation
- Anything that might wash-off, water based paints
- Anything that might “leach” contaminants into the ocean
A Consent Form is required to be completed to participate in this event.
Further information/advice on choice of materials please call/email Andrea Farley – 0407 798 876 or bookthewhitsundays@gmail.com