About 10 lucky people will get a chance to take a Whanganui River waka ride alongside some of the world's top rowing stars.
Whanganui waka operator Ki Tai has teamed up with the Billy Webb Challenge to offer the public a chance to win a waka experience with New Zealand rower Mahe Drysdale, Damir Martin of Croatia and world under-23 champion Tim Ole Neske of Germany.
"Those who win a place in the waka probably won't have to do much paddling with those guys aboard," spokeswoman Kate Austin joked.
The one hour trip leaves from the Riverside Market on Saturday December 10 around mid morning. To enter the competition for a free seat, Ms Austin said people should email their name and contacts details to billywebchallenge@gmail.com or visit the Billy Web challenge Facebook page.
"It will be about a one hour trip and will be informative and relaxed with lots of history and culture. It should be a special experience for rowers as well," Ms Austin said.