National Outrigger Regatta - Mooloolaba.

My anticipation is running high on the last day before leaving. But first one last photo op at the beach taking shots of the Outrigging Nationals held at Mooloolaba. So many fit enthusiastic people and you've got to admire the shoulders on the ladies, no padding here, nice.

Extract from the AOCRA newsletter:

Australia is on the International outrigging map, with AOCRA expecting 100 six-man crews, and competitors from New Caledonia, New Zealand, the Cook Islands and our latest member - Norfolk Island. This year’s Marathon Titles will provide a competitive platform for all divisions to see who will be 2015 National Champions of junior, novice, Adaptive, men’s and women’s, from 8 to 80 years old, in both short and long course events.

Lots of boats, even more paddlers. 

Finishing the first 10km race 58 started some DNF.