1/26The infamous Henley on Todd Battle of the Boats was fought out between the Pirates, Vikings, and Navy boats, with the Vikings crowned the winners. Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
Henley on Todd Battle Boat Spectacular
There were battle ships, budgie smugglers and plenty of sand for the annual Henley on Todd Battle Boat Spectacular in Alice Springs. Check out our pictures from the day
2/26The victorious Vikings team after winning the Henley on Todd battle of the boats in Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
3/26The Henley on Todd crowd cops shower of flour and water during the battle of the boats in Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
4/26The infamous Henley on Todd Battle of the Boats was fought out between the Pirates, Vikings, and Navy boats, with the Vikings crowned the winners. Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
5/26The infamous Henley on Todd Battle of the Boats was fought out between the Pirates, Vikings, and Navy boats, with the Vikings crowned the winners. Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
6/26The infamous Henley on Todd Battle of the Boats was fought out between the Pirates, Vikings, and Navy boats, with the Vikings crowned the winners. Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
7/26Head of the River crew "Smashing Alice" celebrate their win after the race at the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
8/26The infamous Henley on Todd Battle of the Boats was fought out between the Pirates, Vikings, and Navy boats, with the Vikings crowned the winners. Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
9/26Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
10/26The kids lolly scramble at the Henley on Todd Regatta was a competitive event. Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
11/26Members of the Pirates and Navy boats wander the arena drumming up support for their teams at the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
12/26Some "boats" race towards their buoys in the mini yacht race at the Henley on Todd Ragatta in Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
13/26A competitor digs his feet into the sandy bed of the Todd River for the "Anchor the Boat" tug of war event in the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
14/26Staff from the Alice Springs Hospital do their best in the Anchor the Boat tug of war competition at the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
15/26The Henley on Todd boogie board race was a bumpy and dusty ride for passengers at the Alice Springs event. August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
16/26There was nowhere to hide in the budgie smuggler race at the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
17/26A competitor waits for the infamous budgie smuggler race at the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
18/26The navy team battles it out in the surf rescue race at the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
19/26A team in the sand skis event gets advice from a pirate on how to walk on planks at the Henley on Todd Regatta. Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
20/26The dusty sand shovelling competition at the Henley on Todd Regatta was hotly contested. August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
21/26Kids in the Henley on Todd crowd got their turn in the rubber ducky races. Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
22/26This maxi gets taken by a strong gust of wind during the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs. August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
23/26The Desert Man Can team at the Alice Springs Henley on Todd Regatta includes two men who have ridden across the Simpson Desert to raise funds for Beyone Blue. August 19 2017.Photo: EMMA MURRAY
24/26The team from Yirara College turning around the "bouy" on their way to winning the BYO Boat race at the Henley on Todd Regatta. The runners were Aaron Palmer, Mishai Wollongorang, Shannon Morton, and Grant Deegan. Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
25/26Head of the River crew "Smashing Alice" celebrate their win after the race at the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
26/26A team comes down the home stretch in the Henley on Todd Head of the River in Alice Springs August 19 2017. Photo: EMMA MURRAY
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