DRAGONS ROAR… There will be lots of activity on Lake Forbes on Sunday with over 100 paddlers coming to race in the second invitational regatta hosted by the Forbes Dragon Boat Club. The community is invited to come and watch the action.
Over 100 dragons from all over the Central West and further afield will descend on Forbes this Sunday, 20th March for the second invitational regatta hosted by the Forbes Dragon Boat Club at Lake Forbes.
Teams from Parkes, Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst and Wagga Wagga along with paddlers from Mudgee, Lithgow and the newly formed Blue Mountains Club will be participating in what promises to be an exciting day with some serious racing and lots of fun.
The day’s program starts at 9am with women’s, opens and mixed heats getting underway. “The events will continue through the morning with the finals, novelty events and the iconic Bridge to Bridge classic following soon after,” said Chris Favelle of the Forbes Dragon Boat Club.
“Spectators are encouraged to come along and support the local Forbes team who are keen to have a strong showing at the regatta, and to defend their Bridge to Bridge title.”
The community is invited to bring a chair and picnic rug and make it a great day out to experience the thrill of dragon boat racing. A coffee van will be on-site, while CanAssist will be providing a barbeque.
“We would love to see lots of Forbes locals getting into the action and supporting the local team,” said Chris. Volunteers and officials from across the western region along with the local State Emergency Service and Rural Fire Service will all be there to ensure the event is once again a great success for the community of Forbes.