The Rotary Club of Waiheke Island organised another well-attended spectacular beach race meeting on March 2.
Where else would you find horses, ponies, trotters, tractors, wheelbarrows, children and Sealegs amphibious craft all racing on the beach, along with fashion and children’s events?
The Onetangi Beach Races 103rd event, in its 113th year, is a unique yet world-class event held on the magnificent shores of Onetangi Beach in Auckland, NZ’s Hauraki Gulf.
This is the major event on Waiheke Rotary’s calendar, and this exciting event is now run solely by Rotary on the island, requiring a huge effort from every member.
Its purpose is not only to raise funds, but also to provide a free fun day-out for the families of the community and visitors to the island while showcasing Rotary. This year it successfully raised in the order of three times last year’s profit.
The club could not manage without the appreciated support from friends in local groups, such as Waiheke Coastguard, Fire Service, Radio and various sports clubs to help run this epic event.
