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Warrnambool Whaleboat Races


20th February 2011

Eighteen teams from as far away as Adelaide competed in the Australian Whaleboat Racing Championships which were held yesterday (20th Feb 2011) on the Hopkins River. The event was hampered by inclement weather and strong southerly winds which also affected numbers, however the organisers (Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village) were quite happy with the attendance, considering the conditions.
The 800 kilogram whale boats covered a two kilometre course from in front of the car park to the Hopkins river bridge ( into a fairly stiff southerly) and back to the starting line, with the Surf Life Saving club crew victorious in the mens event, the Flagstaff Hill winning the womens trophy and Sungold taking out the mixed competition

Proudfoots and some of the crowds close to the start line
The Warrnambool Stroke team setting off from the start line - they were runners up in the event
Crews quite even at the start, but the tough conditions soon sorted out the quality of the competitors
After rounding the bouys at the bridge, and with the wind at their backs, it was a considerably easier row back to the finish line.
Crews heading out for for the start of the womens event, and although it looks as if they are going the wrong way, they are about to turn their boats around to prepare for the start.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 



 
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Warrnambool Information Page
The first in a series of information pages covering the major towns and cities in the region - for more information on planning your summer holiday in Warrnambool - please click on the picture
Apollo Bay  Apollo Bay seems to have become the new in" place to visit, as seaside towns close to Melbourne become increasingly crowded and very expensive over the summer months.
More people are now looking for a quiet holiday beside the sea and Apollo bay is becoming the destination of choice for International and domestic traveler's alike. If you are looking for accommodation in Apollo Bay then read our Apollo Bay Accommodation Guide
Lake Pertobe
Mini Golf
open 7 days a week from 10 AM to 4 PM

close to the beach on Pertobe Road Warrnambool
Port Campbell one travel writer described Port Campbell as a windswept village with one pub and a few take away food places that catered to passing tourists!!
Was he having a bad day or did someone in the town offend him??
To find out more about this historic little coastal township you need to read our Port Campbell / Peterborough accommodation page to find out when and where to stay

 

Warrnambool Fun 4 Kids Festival
3rd July - 10th July 2010
Tickets on sale now -
for more informatiion Click here
Port Fairy a small historic fishing village and one of Victoria's earliest settlements. The town has over 50 historically listed buildings and a lot of the town remains substantially unchanged over the last century
In recent times a lot of "top end of town" investment money has poured in the township creating some up market accommodation that has added to the towns existing motels, B&B's and caravan parks. So to find out where to stay and how much you will pay then you should look at out Port Fairy Accommodation page

 


Toscana Resort - Qld
Luxury Resort in the heart of Airlie Beach - 100 metres from the beach with fabulous views of the bay - Click her to visit Toscana Resort

Toscana Resort

 

Stingray Villa
Seaside Apartment
2 Nights for 4 guests $400 - for more details visit their web site - or click here

 

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