August 2013 Vol 15 Issue 8
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Fishing Classic Reeled in the Prizes
Mason Bignell
Major Prize Winners- Dave Tardrew, Louise Bonell, Warren King and front right Fay Young
Gary Enkelmann with his massive Mackeral Story and additional photos on pg 30 & 32
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Rainbow Beach Triathlon is a favourite By Michelle Gilmore
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ow in its third year, the Breakfree Rainbow Beach Triathlon will be held on the weekend of the 24th and 25th of August. Competitors can ‘Do the Double’ or race one sprint edition event – on either Saturday afternoon, or Sunday morning. By ‘Doing the Double’, competitors complete an Olympic
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distance event over 2 days – a perfect season starter, or hit out prior to this year’s London World Championships. Event Manager, Phil Hungerford, says “We have been told the weekend is quite appealing to parents. Mum can compete in the ‘sprint distance’ events of 750m swim/20km ride/5km run on the Saturday and Dad on the Sunday or vice
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• Go Fly a Kite - at this year’s Kite Festival (18th) • Images from the Dragon Boat Regatta • Winter Warmer Comp for Boardriders
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Last year's triathletes at the start line