The Yarrawonga Mulwala Canoe Club will come together for three-days of celebration, commemorating the club’s 50th anniversary. Saturday afternoon will feature a fun sit-on-top clash at the Yarrawonga Yacht Club.
This weekend, the Yarrawonga Mulwala Canoe Club will come together on the banks of the Murray River to celebrate a remarkable milestone, 50 years of shared adventures on the water.
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What began as a passion for paddling has grown into five decades of memories, friendships, and a strong community spirit, all of which will be honoured during a special three-day celebration in Yarrawonga.
Canoe Club secretary Tim Roadley said all past and present members, friends, and supporters were invited to be part of this golden anniversary.
“It will be a special occasion where the local paddling community can get together as one, share many past stories and celebrate this important milestone of the club,” Tim said.
The festivities begin on Friday, January 16, with a Commemorative Paddle setting off at 5pm from the Yarrawonga Holiday Park.
This symbolic journey on the Murray River pays tribute to the countless kilometres paddled and the stories created along the way.
On Saturday evening a highlight will be a guest presentation by Dr Richard Barnes, the first person to kayak solo, non-stop, and unassisted from Australia to New Zealand.
On Saturday, the celebration continues from 3pm at the Yacht Club before moving to Thyme for Coffee Café for an evening of food, conversation, and inspiration.
The afternoon will feature the MQ Sit-on-Top Clash, offering participants a chance to compete, or simply enjoy some friendly fun on the water.
The evening’s highlight will be a guest presentation by Dr Richard Barnes, the first person to kayak solo, non-stop, and unassisted from Australia to New Zealand.
The weekend concludes on Sunday with an early start at 7am back at the Yarrawonga Holiday Park.
Paddlers from throughout Victoria and Southern NSW will take part in the Murray River Classic, the annual canoe race held on the iconic Mighty Murray River, a fitting finale to a weekend that celebrates endurance, tradition, and camaraderie.
For more information or to confirm attendance, contact Tim Roadley at timroadley@gmail.com or via text on 0417 373 376. RSVPs are requested by January 12.
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