THE drums will be sounding as paddlers churn through the water at McInherney Park over the June long weekend for the annual dragon boat regatta.
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Hosted by Port Macquarie Flamin Dragons, the action will kick off from 12.30pm on Saturday, June 9 with the marathon events and continue through until Sunday June 10 where the fast-paced 200 metre sprints will make for spectacular viewing.
The 18km marathon will put teams of 10 to the test on the Hastings River on Saturday.
On Sunday from 8am, crews of 10 and 20 will go head to head in power paddling 200 metre sprints. Races will be held for mixed, women, men and cancer survivor squads.
Get down to McInherney Park and cheer on the local crew.