Maximum of 6 dragon boats – 16 paddlers and a sweep (No drummers) – if short of numbers with any team we can backfill boats.

 Why 6 boats? We felt that as this is the inaugural event 6 teams was a manageable size, if successful we would try and hold it as an annual event, and expand team numbers.

 Why 16 paddlers only?   It will enable space for added 1 ^st aid equipment and water etc….

 There are also three planned rest stops to counter fatigue etc….

 Cost $40.00 per head.

 There are a number of logistics to fine-tune, and will be sorted in the next couple of weeks.

 It will be run along the lines of the Dunethin Rock paddle where there will be ample opportunities to rest and stop for a short while, while the rest of the crew is paddling.

 Risk/Management Documents are being updated.

 We will be accompanied by two rescue vessels from the VMR Bribie Island and Caloundra Coast Guard and another vessel from DBP.

 MSS will be in charge of a BBQ at the area adjacent to the Caloundra Powerboat Club.   So not only will we require paddlers but everyone else to assist in the BBQ and logistics at the finish area.

 Any monies over and above expenses will be divided equally between VMR Bribie and Coast Guard Caloundra.

 This is an opportunity for your club and Pumicestone to organize an initiative event and promote, Dragon Boating in the South East Corner.

 We have had positive responses from a number of dignitaries who will be on site at the start and finish of the event.

 We are also negotiating a few surprises.

 All that is required at this time is an EOI as to either paddling the event or being a member of the all important support crew.