Quad Park at Kawana Waters is
the race venue about 1/2 hour north of Caloundra.
Like much of the Caloundra coast, this new development is
land reclaimed from the Coral Sea.
First view of the BUK boats at
the race site.
Crow who says "Hello".
Inaugural practice session.
Posing for Aussie newspapers.
Interview for Aussie newspapers.
Views over the race coarse.
Shade tent (left) and finish line
stand (right)
Rude tree
"Art photo" (!!) with
'Bird of Paradise' flowers in foreground and AIAB 'Birds
IN Paradise' crew in background
The Dragon's Abreast Organising
Committee pretending
they party all the time. Actually, they are incredibly hard-working
and disciplined.
(2 spies may be seen here.)
Modelling the t-shirts and hats
provided for all the paddlers
and supporters.