The Regatta? Yah, Gogirl that's the one. I had to google it to check it out:
"The first 'Henley on Todd' was held in 1961, designed as a Rotary Club fundraiser for community projects. From its hilarious, if humble beginnings, it has grown into a major national attraction and crowds of around 20,000 are not uncommon. Spectators line the west bank of the Todd River, just north of the foot-bridge, to watch contestants compete in the sandy riverbed arena. While the name suggests an aquatic carnival, water in the riverbed would spell disaster for the organisers. In fact, they are insured against the Todd flowing and disrupting the carnival. So far this has not happened, although several times it has appeared likely."
RE: this is all new to me
The Regatta? Yah, Gogirl that's the one. I had to google it to check it out:"The first 'Henley on Todd' was held in 1961, designed as a Rotary Club fundraiser for community projects. From its hilarious, if humble beginnings, it has grown into a major national attraction and crowds of around 20,000 are not uncommon. Spectators line the west bank of the Todd River, just north of the foot-bridge, to watch contestants compete in the sandy riverbed arena. While the name suggests an aquatic carnival, water in the riverbed would spell disaster for the organisers. In fact, they are insured against the Todd flowing and disrupting the carnival. So far this has not happened, although several times it has appeared likely."
Ya got your boat ready Matthew?