Post by Roadhog on Nov 9, 2008 18:42:07 GMT 12
Seagulls on the river
Mum’s the word in Matakana as groups prepare their America’s Cup lookalike Seagull-engined craft for the annual Matakana Seagull Race on Sunday, November 16.
Organiser Gerry Pole, of Matakana House, says people need to get their entries in as soon as possible as only about 30 craft will be allowed on the river for the event.
The rules are simple. Any craft may enter so long as it has a Seagull engine. Only two people are allowed per motor, they must be wearing life jackets and they take part at their own risk. The race, which takes about 40 minutes for the return journey down the Matakana River from the wharf, will start at midday.
There will be marshals along the course. Two groups will be helping out with safety - Omaha Surf Lifesaving Club (to whom the proceeds of the event will go) and Kawau Volunteer Coastguard, who will be on hand to fish out anyone unfortunate enough to fall into the water at the turn around point.
This will be the sixth Seagull Race. Last year, the event raised $7500 for the surf lifesaving club, $2500 up on the year before.
There will be lucky draw prizes for almost all who buy a $10 ticket – competitors must all buy one. A huge range of prizes have been donated by local businesses, including barbecues, and power tools. Last year’s big giveaway was a Mercedes car.
Donations of prizes can be made right up to the day, with every cent raised going to the surf lifesaving club. Info and entries to Gerry on 422 9770.
Competitors duck rotten eggs and flour bombs prior to last years race
The crowd at the Matakana wharf
A spectator awaits the start with his amunition
Roadhog stands in a rubbish skip about to fire one last salvo at the crowd last year.
2008 Matakana Seagull Raft Race
BRING IT ON!!!!!
Mum’s the word in Matakana as groups prepare their America’s Cup lookalike Seagull-engined craft for the annual Matakana Seagull Race on Sunday, November 16.
Organiser Gerry Pole, of Matakana House, says people need to get their entries in as soon as possible as only about 30 craft will be allowed on the river for the event.
The rules are simple. Any craft may enter so long as it has a Seagull engine. Only two people are allowed per motor, they must be wearing life jackets and they take part at their own risk. The race, which takes about 40 minutes for the return journey down the Matakana River from the wharf, will start at midday.
There will be marshals along the course. Two groups will be helping out with safety - Omaha Surf Lifesaving Club (to whom the proceeds of the event will go) and Kawau Volunteer Coastguard, who will be on hand to fish out anyone unfortunate enough to fall into the water at the turn around point.
This will be the sixth Seagull Race. Last year, the event raised $7500 for the surf lifesaving club, $2500 up on the year before.
There will be lucky draw prizes for almost all who buy a $10 ticket – competitors must all buy one. A huge range of prizes have been donated by local businesses, including barbecues, and power tools. Last year’s big giveaway was a Mercedes car.
Donations of prizes can be made right up to the day, with every cent raised going to the surf lifesaving club. Info and entries to Gerry on 422 9770.
Competitors duck rotten eggs and flour bombs prior to last years race
The crowd at the Matakana wharf
A spectator awaits the start with his amunition
Roadhog stands in a rubbish skip about to fire one last salvo at the crowd last year.
2008 Matakana Seagull Raft Race
BRING IT ON!!!!!
