From bush to beach — the Clarence 100 Marathon River Paddle
The Clarence 100 Marathon River Paddle is on this weekend and there are numerous vantage points where you can cheer the competitors along, including the finish line at Whiting Beach in Yamba.
Over 80 participants are expected to cruise along the 106-km stretch of the Clarence River, including world champions and Olympians!
Saturday: Grafton to Maclean, follows Big River Way, along the South Arm of the River
7am - pontoon at Prince Street, Grafton
8-8:30am – Ulmarra
9-10am – Brushgrove
10:30-12pm - arrive at Maclean Yacht Club
Sunday: Maclean to Yamba
7:30am – leave Maclean, along the river to Yamba
10-11am – arrive at Whiting Beach
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About the Clarence 100 Marathon River Paddle
The Clarence 100 is a three-day, three-stage marathon paddle that showcases 106-kms of the Clarence River and the pristine biodiverse environments typical of the NSW Clarence Valley.
The three stages are divided into distances of 40/40/26-kms, with each one commencing early morning and completed before lunch each day.
Along the way paddlers pass through historical townships such as Copmanhurst, Grafton, Ulmarra, Brushgrove, Maclean, and Yamba as well as many river islands that form part of “The Mighty” Clarence River. The unique format allows participants to paddle hard each day then enjoy the local hospitality provided by the cafés, hotels and restaurants during the afternoons and evenings in between.
6th-8th October 2023
“Our event acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional landowners of the area including the people of the Bundjalung, Yaegl and Gumbaynggiir nations.”
The Grafton Rowing Club, which was founded in 1882, pictured in the 1930s. Image via Facebook.
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