Henley on Todd Regatta, Alice Springs, Australia

A boat race with a difference -- on the dry sands of the Todd River in outback town of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. The Henley on Todd Regatta is a day of fun where teams race 'boats' in the dry bed of the Todd River. Bring the whole family and enjoy the hilarity as you watch seemingly sane people race in bottomless 'eights', 'oxford tubs', 'bath tubs' and 'yachts' through the deep, coarse sand.

The event is held annually in August, and the locals go to extremes to out-do all others with their boats and costumes -- everything from pirate ships to old bathtubs will be part of the action.

There are plenty of other events throughout the day to keep everyone entertained, and most importantly there is a crowd of people all intent on one thing - having fun.

Become embroiled in the chaos and madness of this typically Australian event.

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This makes me want to move to Australia.