Congratulations to everyone that competed in the Brisbane River Race yesterday. With 5 Panamuna crews it was an excellent effort and a great day.

Saturday weather 6 degrees rising to a comfortable 23. But watch out for the westerlies. At the rigging/ registration site there will be a coffee van and all paddlers will receive a paddler's pack. However there are no water taps on site at the rigging area so bring plenty of water, drinks and food to keep going until we are packed up and are back at the South Bank site for the free bbq and presentation.

At the presentation there are 6 lucky team draws of $250 to share between the unplaced teams (23 teams entered less 9 place getters equals a really good chance to pick up $250). Plus there are also individual lucky draws with the top draw of a GPS. BUT YOU HAVE TO BE THERE!

9.00am Registration: Rigging Area (Riverside Drive, South Brisbane)
9.30am Briefing: Rigging Area
10.30am Race Start: South Bank, Cultural Forecourt (Victoria Bridge end)
2.00pm Presentation: South Bank, Cultural Forecourt

A big thanks to Rod (Pandanus Constructions) for towing the canoes. Plan to be there by 8:00 to unload and rig. Don't be late....

In preparation for the Brisbane River regatta (mixed teams) training times for all members (men and women) are now Tue 4:30 pm, Thu 4:30 pm and Saturady 6:30 am. See you there.

A big thanks to all our regatta sponsors.

Al Rasmussen has donated all the food and drink we got from him. Please tell him how much we appreciate it when you see him and send any business his way.

All raffle tickets (and money) need to be returned to Sally as soon as possible. It is to be drawn on Saturday at the Bunnings BBQ.

Everyone's talking about the Panamuna Regatta (18 and 19 June 2006), with many hailing it as the best yet. The change over format made for exciting racing both for spectators and crews. Congratulations and thanks to all the Panamuna members who make this event possible with special vote of thanks to Brad and Sally for shouldering the load and Carmel who managed to get full results out in excellent time.

In the words of Tracey Horan AOCRASQ

"Congratulations to Panamuna for what I think was the most fun regatta this season - and I know many would agree - so much packed into one weekend - such a huge commitment from a club. Pass on the zones thanks to your club!"

Full results and photo's are available at AOCRA SQ Zone