Pahi in top gear for historic regatta

Boaties and bath-tubbers are gearing up for the 123rd annual Pahi Regatta.

The two-day event to be held this weekend, will have the usual fun on and around the water with something for everyone.

Saturday’s activities will include the launch and runabout races which kick off at 10.30am.

Entries will be taken outside the clubrooms at Pahi, from 8.30am until 10am.

Following the launch and runabout races, the Miss Pahi Contest will start about noon. Entries will be taken from 10am in the marquee.

Food and refreshments will be sold from the hall, the Lions caravan, Express Coffee van and food stalls.

Bar refreshments will be available in the marquee.

A spit-roast dinner is sure to get the taste buds working overtime. Tickets will be available from clubroom shed throughout the day. Dinner will be served at 6pm.

The prizegiving will be at 7pm and there is a $10 door charge for the evening social after the prizegiving, with a DJ providing music.

A visiting boaties breakfast will be served at the clubrooms on Sunday at 8.30am. Bathtub and kayak race entries will be taken at the clubrooms from 10am.

Organisers ask that if people are staying on for the prizegiving and social on the Saturday, "please make sure you have a sober driver".

There will be security staff and a police presence throughout the event.

While the boats are racing people are asked to make sure children are out of the water, especially near the wharf.

An information desk will be outside the clubrooms and St John Ambulance staff will be on hand.

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