Thursday 23rd March 2023
7 pm – Official Event Launch Night.
American Hotel, Heygarth st Echuca.
The official launch of the weekend with Sponsors and VIP guests invited.
Friday 24th March 2023
7 am – 9am – Breakfast with the Stars
Kerribee Soundshell, Meninya st., Moama NSW
A chance to get up close and personal with the teams whilst enjoying breakfast from Beechworth Bakery. The ‘Stars” of the 2023 Southern 80, will be available to sign posters for the kids, along with interviews with the Stars and other guest speakers.
Midday – 4 pm – Entry Admin / Paperwork Collection
MWSC Office, 10 Despatch st Echuca, Vic
Teams collect their competitor packs and check off their entry details.
Gates open at 6.00 pm for a 6.45 pm start – Hall of Fame night
Victoria Park Boat Ramp
Entry Fee: $10 – tickets available online or at the gate.
Here we celebrate the people who have contributed to making the Southern 80 what it is today. Our food and drink vendors will be available to provide you with a range of food and drink options.
Saturday 25th March 2023
Racing
Harry O’s Boat display
8 am to 12 midday
A small selection of invited boats will be on display in front of the American Hotel in Hare st Echuca.
8.00 am – 5 Mile Boat Ramp to Victoria Park Boat Ramp
Starting with the future of our sport Under 10’s and the following order:
- Under 10’s
- All social classes
- Veterans / Masters
- Senior Social
11.30 am – 5 Mile Boat Ramp to Victoria Park Boat Ramp
- Sunday Expert Class Shoot Out Classes 2-16
Approx 1.30 pm – Southern 80 Boat Parade
All the Top 40 teams leave the Victoria Park Boat Ramp via the river, running behind the Sweep Boat to the start line at Five Mile for the start of the Bakers Blitz and Presidents Dash – Shootout 40 to 1. Make sure you cheer and encourage them along.
Approx 2.30 pm – Bakers Blitz and Presidents Dash – Shootout 40 to 1
Our Top 40 teams are all vying for pole position on Sunday, starting with boat 40, and finishing with boat 1.
Victoria Park Finish Line Precinct
7.30 am – Gates open
Features big screen, with live footage, commentary all day, Southern 80 merchandise, and displays. Free Kids zone featuring jumping castles, water slides and more. An array of food and beverages with the bar opening at 10 am.
5 pm – Presentations
Presentations from all Saturday classes.
Sunday 26th March 2023
Racing
Victoria Park Finish Line Precinct
7.30 am – Gates open
Features big screen, with live footage, commentary all day, Southern 80 merchandise, and displays. Free Kids zone featuring jumping castles, and more. An array of food and beverages with the bar opening at 10 am.
Following the afternoon racing – Outright 1st, 2nd and 3rd boats will be on display.
9 am – Torrumbarry Weir to Victoria Park Boat Ramp
Junior classes & 60 mph, 70 mph classes.
Racing along the full 80 km course with Junior classes and speed-restricted classes up first.
12:30 pm – Torrumbarry Weir to Victoria Park Boat Ramp
Starting with the winner of Saturday’s Bakers Blitz/President’s Dash, then the rest leaving in the finishing order from Saturday.
5 pm – Presentations
Presentations from all Sunday classes, culminating with presentations of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd outright winners of the 2023 Southern 80.