Classic Boats Regatta And Bribie Pink Dragons Training

We, at BRIBIE PINK DRAGONS, thank the Bribie Classic Boats for inviting us to join their flotilla and parade on Sunday 21st May. The Bribie Pink Dragons is a breast cancer survivors club. Our participants, all in their trademark pink, have been paddling on the beautiful Pumicestone Passage since 2008. This year we are celebrating our 15th anniversary with many past and present survivors and their supporters, families, and friends.

Snug in the bow of our boat,” MooraMoora”; thumping the drum to maintain timing to communicate pace and technique with the crew, is 89 years young, Joyce. Joyce had her birthday while competing as the drummer, at a very recent International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission Participatory Festival in New Zealand. She has been paddling for the past 12 years. Joyce is a continuing inspiration to all our members, and she and all our paddlers are proof, that dragon boat paddling is a perfect meawns of rehabilitation for breast cancer survivors.

In the Classic Boats regatta, BRIBIE PINK DRAGONS performed a “PADDLE TAP”. This is a ceremonial salute paddle, carried out on special occasions as a sign of respect.

The Sweep, Helm or Steer, is standing at the back of the boat with the oar. The sweep's role is to control the movement of the boat and is deemed the “Captain of the Boat”. Therefore, the sweep has responsibility for the safety of their boat, their crew and the boats around them.

Bribie Pink Dragons are on the water three times a week -amongst dolphins, dugong and turtles- on Saturdays and Mondays mornings, and Thursday afternoons. They are always looking for new members. So, if you are a breast cancer survivor or a man or woman who has been in close contact with a breast cancer patient, a family member, or a person with a like-minded ethos, then this is the club for you. For further information, contact President, Maree, 0405550960.

Arrive by 4WD or by boat and camp with your friends in this spacious camping area on the shores of Pumicestone Passage.

Accessible by

• High clearance 4WD

• Boat

• Canoe or kayak

Camping area facilities

• Anchoring allowed

• Wood-fired barbecue (BYO wood)

• Campfires allowed (conditions apply)

• Picnic tables

• Toilets (flush)

• Wheelchair access (may require assistance)

• Tent camping

• Camper trailer camping

• Cold showers

• Shower cubicle (BYO shower)

• Tent camping beside car

• Short walk to tent

• Walking

• Scenic drive

• Cultural and historic sites

• Canoeing and kayaking

• Boating

• Swimming

• Fishing

Camp in this wide grassy area with shady trees that is ideal for groups and camper trailers. Relax against a scenic backdrop of the Glasshouse Mountains and Donnybrook across Pumicestone Passage.

If you're keen on fishing, wet a line and catch a flathead, whiting, tailor and mangrove jack for dinner—fish from the beach or your boat. If fishing's not your thing, bring your canoe or kayak for a paddle around the sheltered waters of Pumicestone Passage.

At low tide, take a peaceful stroll along the water's edge or, if you're after some adventure, head off in your 4WD (along one of the drives you can access from here) to explore greater Bribie Island. Getting there and getting around

• The camping area is on the western side of the island, on the shores of Pumicestone Passage and can be accessed by high clearance 4WD with low range capability, or by boat.

ROAD ACCESS

• From the bridge, drive north along Sunderland Drive and continue along White Patch Esplanade.

• At White Patch, follow the main track north, passing the turn-off to Gallagher Point camping area.

• At the next track intersection, veer left and continue to the Poverty Creek camping area.

• A vehicle access permit must be purchased. Display the permit on your windscreen before driving in the recreation area. 24hr number plate surveillance cameras in use. Please ensure vehicle registration details are correct on your permit. For more information see:

• Two-wheel-drive (2WD) vehicles, trail bikes and motorbikes are prohibited from obtaining a vehicle access permit and entering the Bribie Island Recreation Area.

BOAT ACCESS

• The closest boat ramps are on the mainland at Donnybrook, Toorbul and Sandstone Point.