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The Mahurangi River will be the scene for a race of a different kind on Sunday, March 12.
The Barfoot & Thompson Raft Race will see sailors of all ages and pedigrees take to the water in their homemade craft, and race from the boat ramp to the weir and back.
Prizes will be awarded in three classes – youth, adult and corporate.
Money raised on the day will benefit Kawau Coastguard. There will be a raffle, sausage sizzle and coffee for donations.
The programme also includes a Duck Derby. There will be 100 plastic ducks, which people can “buy”.
The ducks will be released together and the first three ducks over the line will win a prize.
Barfoot & Thompson Warkworth branch manager Mehran Zareian says the raft race marks the 170th anniversary of Warkworth, as well as the 100th anniversary of Barfoot & Thompson.
The race will be held rain or shine, and starts at 10.30am.
It’s not too late to enter.
For details, contact Mehran Zareian, at Barfoot & Thompson, on 021 023 02469.
