Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta at Mindel Beach in Darwin

Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta is held by the Darwin Lions Club once a year at mindel beach only a 15 minute walk from the Darwin city mall.

In 2008 it will be the 34th annual event. Held at the end of July usually it is a event to remember and fun for the whole family.

For 32 years the Combined Lions Clubs of Darwin have been promoting the annual Beer Can Regatta at Darwin's world famous Mindil Beach.

Funds generated during the day are donated to various charities in the Darwin region each year. The main boat races between boats built out of beer or soft drink cans.

Come and enjoy a great family day. There are beach events for all ages and the water events will be spectacular! Entrance by gold coin donation. Proceeds to projects of the combined Lions Clubs of Darwin. Bar facilities available so there is no BYO due to our licensing. Mindil Market food and craft stalls will be available from 10am to 10pm.

Courtesy of - Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta - http://www.beercanregatta.org.au/

Henley on Mindil - So you built the boat for water but it didn’t float. Don’t despair, as this is the race for you. How fast can you and your mates carry your boat in a straight line in a race down the beach? This is a very keenly fought race.

There are many beach events organised on the day to entertain the large crowds that attend each year. A small entry fee is charged except for the under 12 events. Such as Hole-In-One, Tug-of-War Competitions, Kids Beach Races, McDonald’s Sandcastle Competition, Ladies Thong Throwing Competition, Henley on Mindil.

What's an event without the band. This band deserve great appreciation through the heat and sand they played on to the enjoyment of all.

Tribute to Lutz Frankensfeld: The best suggestion was this race some 34 years ago.Thanks Lutz.