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Townsville OCC Iconic Juliette's Magnetic Island Magic

22 Jun 2025 to 22 Jun 2025
37km IRON & WET Changeover plus 41km BEACH Changeover race around the magnificent Magnetic Island - AGGREGATE AGE Event

Townsville Outrigger Canoe Club invites you to the The Iconic Juliette's Magnetic Island Magic Regatta comprises both changeover and iron formats and allows paddlers to experience racing in the tropical waters near Townsville in North Queensland. The races are open to club, combined club, national and international crews.

The race offers a 37-kilometre course for Iron and Water Changeover races and a 41-Kilometre course for Beach Changeover races around the UNESCO World Heritage listed Magnetic Island with its stunning scenery and variable conditions.
 
The course starts on the sandy Pallarenda Beach, traverses the inner Middle Reef, before entering deeper waters near Picnic Bay on the eastern side of the island. After the paddlers catch runners through the gap between the infamous Orchard Rock and the island they begin to head along the rocky escarpment of the northern coast where they will normally encounter rolling waves with a breeze at their backs. The final stretch is across the relatively shallow strait between West Point and Pallarenda at which point paddlers can dream of tail winds.
 
Two changeover options are available. The in-water changeover is an option for all categories with the assistance of escort motorboats.
 
A beach changeover is also available with the assistance of either motorboats or vehicles to transport resting crews from beach to beach. Some local transport is available but is limited, so early booking for boat or vehicle is recommended.
A total of four secluded beaches about 8 kilometres apart will be visited. Due to the need to enter bays, the beach changeover racecourse is longer at approximately 41 kilometers. Note that the tracks into beaches may not be maintained and local knowledge should be sought.
 
All paddlers and support craft must comply with The AOCRA Rules (April 2024). 
 
A copy of the PROGRAM can be DOWNLOADED HERE.
A copy of the WEBSCORER START LIST TOOL can be DOWNLOADED HERE
 
Race Officials:
 
Race Director - Land: Penny Kenchington M: 0421 367 322
Race Director - Water & Safety Officer: Ron Twomey M: 0418 880 553
Escort Boat Coordinator & Canoe Hire Enquiries: Derek Cole M: 4029 476 235
Home Regatta Coordinator: Ross Goodwin M: 0419 746 043