Manly Inflatable Boat Race Takes Over Shelly Beach this March

Manly Inflatable Boat Race
Photo credit: Manly Inflatable Boat Race/ Facebook

The much awaited Manly Inflatable Boat Race is back!

Now on its 15th year, the Manly Inflatable Boat Race 2019 is going to be bigger, better, and wilder than before!

The event is happening at the Shelly Beach on the 17th of March 2019, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The race kicks off at exactly 10:30 a.m. and followed by an awarding ceremony and post-race gathering at the Hotel Steyne Manly.

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race is iconic, and it is greatly enjoyed by both Manly locals and visitors. Its main highlight are the contestants themselves who are all expected to come up with their most creative and wacky inflatable boats and matching costumes.

Just imagine a sea full of colourful inflatable boats and competitive racegoers on their vibrant costumes battling against the Shelly beach waves as they paddle all the way up to the finish line. It sure sounds fun and exciting, right?

Manly Inflatable Boat Race
Photo credit: Manly Inflatable Boat Race/ Facebook

Given its splashin’ success over the years, this year’s race is expecting more than 800 participants and spectators combined. It is definitely going to be a fun-packed day at the beach for young and old.

Race for a Cause

Underneath all the fun and memorable experiences, another reason for you to join the Manly Inflatable Boat Race is the opportunity to help a worthy cause. All proceeds for this event will proceed to Tour de Cure— Riding to Cure Cancer.

Tour de Cure is a non-profit organization that provides funding for different cancer projects that help cure and prevent cancer. Over $ 220,000 have been raised by the Manly Inflatable Boat Raise for the charity ever since it started.

Manly Inflatable Boat Race
Photo credit: Manly Inflatable Boat Race/ Facebook

Register Now

Are you interested in joining this year’s Manly Inflatable Boat Race? Here is a list of entrance fees:

Adult
Early Bird$ 45
Standard$ 55
On the Day$ 60
High School Students (12 years or older)
Early Bird$ 25
Standard$ 30
On the Day$ 35

Onsite registrations before the race will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. at the Tour de Cure tent, located at the South Steyne near Manly Life Saving Club.

You may book your tickets online here.

Fore more information about the event, please visit Manly Inflatable Boat Race’s official Facebook page.