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If you’ve taken up the challenge to enter the Gumi Race it’s time to start planning and building your raft.
If you haven’t already decided to get involved get a team together to be part of Wagga’s most unique event.
One of the organisers, Josh Paul, said teams can expect a “fun and exciting day on the river, followed by something for all ages during the Cork and Fork festival, with amusements for kids, the best food and wine our region has to offer and entertainment from some of our region's most talented musicians.”
When it comes to building your gumi he recommends keeping it simple and not leaving it to the last minute.
“Have plenty of floatation and some shade from the sun,” he said.
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To be considered a gumi the raft must be kept afloat by at least 80 per cent inflated inner tubes and it must be propelled manually.
The tubes can be held together by any means provided it’s safe. One of the most popular bases for building a Gumi on is a trampoline.
Tubes can be purchased at Hutcheon and Pearce, ABC Tyres and Novus Auto Glass.
You must have:
- Approved type two (level 50) lifejacket (non-inflatable type) with zips or clips or both
- Gumis with one to four people must have an oar for each member
- Gumis with five or six people must have at least four oars
- 3.5 metre (or longer) rope with a red flag at the end. To be used to signal difficulty and used in the event of an incident
All rules, conditions and entry forms at waggagumi.org.au.