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The race course runs through many rapids, with the three largest drops being "First Drop", a clean 2 m waterfall, "Screaming
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The first race was run in 2003, and has been held each year since. The 2012 race was remarkable due to only having moderate water levels; however, in previous years the event has been run with higher water levels, with only the best paddlers being able complete the course successfully.
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On the following day a ball race is normally conducted on the course, which involves the team of two successfully pushing or guiding an inflatable fit ball down the river.
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171:on 27 October 2009.
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718:Kayak roll
700:Techniques
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292:Canoe polo
123:Tanya Faux
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483:Marathon
359:Creeking
321:Olympics
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