Despite the threat of rain, the first leg of a 93 kilometre charity paddle from Lismore to Ballina took off this morning from The Wilsons River.
“3, 2, 1, Happy Paddling.”
For the next two days, 47 competitors will put their upper body strength to the test, to raise money for Southern Cross LADS and Summerland Early Intervention.
While today’s 39 kilometre cruise was the longest leg, it’s wasn’t all hard work.
“We are going to paddle about 20 k’s down the River to Wyrallah, stop and have lunch there, then back in the water and We’ll stop at the Coraki Caravan park for the night.”
It’s hoped the Paddle for Life will raise over $5000 – it’ll finish at Ballina on Monday.
