Paddling and sailing races with a difference will be held in Whangarei tomorrow when the Snake Bank Challenge and Snake Bank Classic take place at Marsden Pt.
People are invited to get dressed for success with their best fancy dress and, whether they're paddling or sailing, to embark on the epic journey out to Snake Bank and back again.
The paddle race — the Snake Bank Challenge - will have a safety briefing at 11.30am at the Marsden Yacht and Boat Club, One Tree Point Rd, with the races startling at 12pm.
The Snake Bank Challenge is a race for any person of any age with any craft powered by a paddle or hand. The challenge is to get around the 4km course.
The race is to be the first or the fastest in division.