1989

Photo credits:  Ann Robinson (Cargill HS)

Cargill HS team queuing for their team slalom run, Kiwiburn rapid (1989)

Cargill HS paddlers after the downriver race on the Mararoa River (1989)

1990

Photo credits: Bruce Conway (Alpha Outdoors)

waiting on North Mavora Lake for the start of the Downriver Race

A team is counted down for their start in the Fun Slalom event, Kiwiburn rapid (1990)

Gate 3 across a swirly eddyline was the most challenging

'Whack the ball' proved to be a bit hit or miss for many paddlers

'Touch the Macpac sign' with your hand

An eskimo roll earns 50 extra points for the team

A successful 'Paddle toss' earns each paddler 50 extra points

The 'Limbo' gate caught a few paddlers out

Teams are encouraged to rescue each other

Perform a 'trick' on the last wave to gain extra points.

Teams needed to be close together at the finish line

144 paddlers, plus many adult's kayaks, meant mayhem in the Kiwiburn carpark (1990)

1991

1992

1993

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