Manly Inflatable Boat Race

Overview

Grab your most colourful beach floatie and your most surf-friendly some out-there fancy dress — the 14th annual Manly Inflatable Boat Race returns to delight kidults on Sunday, February 25.

The charity event will see participants take their makeshift boats and paddles through a one-kilometre course, starting off at Shelly Beach and ending back at shore. You must be at least 12 years old to participate and, of course, be able to swim. Following the race, the Hotel Steyne will put on a sausage sizzle while token prizes are awarded.

The day isn't just for laughs though, with all proceeds going to Tour de Cure, an Aussie-based fundraiser that benefits cancer research. Even the booking fee will be donated thanks to Humanitix, Australia's first not-for-profit ticketing platform.

Early bird tickets have already sold out, but you can still nab $55 tickets online up until February 24, or pay $60 on the day. Registration begins at 8.45am at the south end of Manly Beach near Manly Life Saving Club, with the race starting at Shelley Beach 10.30am.

Here's a chance to enjoy yourself silly while doing some good. May the best floatie win.