Photo gallery: Manly Inflatable Boat Race

The wild weather on the weekend didn’t dampen the spirits of hundreds of people who took part in the iconic Manly Inflatable Boat Race on Sunday. Here are 48 photos of the wackiest costumes — and boats — from the event.

One of the more unusual costumes from the race. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

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The wild weather on the weekend didn’t dampen the spirits of hundreds of people who took part in the iconic Manly Inflatable Boat Race on Sunday.

Here are the wackiest costumes — and boats — from the event.

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

One member of a team strikes a pose ahead of the big event. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

Participants didn’t let the weather dampen the spirits. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

All smiles at the Manly Inflatable Boat Race. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

Plenty of colours on a dreary day. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

Sharks, clowns and unicorns featured in the race. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race was hugely popular. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

All smiles at Shelly Beach. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

A cookie monster-themed team competed. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach,. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

Putting in the hard yards. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The weather didn’t deter this participant from wearing a Hawaiian-themed costume. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

Not sure what this costume is. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The green machine. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The start of the Manly Inflatable Boat Race. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

A swan boat taking part in the Manly Inflatable Boat Race. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

This competitor went overboard from their boat. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach is hugely popular. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

This man dressed up as a character from Pirates of the Caribbean. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

Chaos at the start of the race. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

Despite the rain, their was no swell on the course. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

This man event had a green beard for the race. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

One of the larger boats on in the race. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

Possibly the only times you will see bees in the ocean. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

All smiles at the finish line. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

A giant colourful unicorn was on the course. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

A donut ring was used onthe course. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

Clowning around. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

Surf rescue monitored the conditions. Picture: (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race at Shelley Beach, Manly, NSW. Sunday 17th March 2019. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)