GBROC & Mini G 2025
Welcome to paradise!
Paddlers from Overseas and Australian non-AOCRA members?
To register for 2025 GBROC & Mini G Downwinder, go to www.aocra.com.au click on Race Registration then scroll down to the Event Mini G Sunday July 20th or GBROC Saturday July 26th.
Register for Sunday July 20th 2025 Mini G
Register for Saturday July 26th 2025 GBROC IRON GBROC CHANGEOVER
| Enter: Club (or Paddle Group) eg: “Cairns Ocean Ski Paddlers” |
| Enter: Name, Address, Phone Number & Email. Select SUBMIT |
| Select your desired craft and division. Select NEXT |
| The amount payable will be displayed. Select PROCEED |
| Scroll down to Please Enter Team Names (Non AOCRA Members) |
| Enter: Your Surname, Given Name, Gender & Date of Birth. If you are nominating another paddler, enter their details Select NEXT |
| The Event purchased and your name and division will be displayed. Paddle Australia members: In the Notes section put in your PA Number. Select PROCEED TO PAYMENT |
| Enter your credit card details. Check the boxes for Condition. Select SUBMIT. Be careful not to hit the button twice as it will take multiple payments |
Full Instructions can be downloaded How to Register Instructions
If you are a Paddle Australia member, please include your PA membership number in the notes. If you are not then please complete the Visitor Indemnity Release Form via Jotform AOCRA Ltd. – Non AOCRA or Paddle Australia Members – Visiting Paddlers (jotform.com)
Canoe Hire Enquiries: Emma Morgan M: 0432 810 520 E: hekili_gbroc@outlook.com
Registration Enquiries: Ivan Ridley M: 0407 117 242 E: hekili_registrar@outlook.com
Click here for 2025 GBROC and Mini G Program
Our Hekili family is excited to be welcoming you to Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge (GBROC) and MINI G Downwinder on Yirrigandji land and sea country.
One of the great things about living and paddling in tropical north Queensland is just when the rest of Australia goes into winter hibernation – it’s our time to shine! The sun is out and predictable South-Easterly trade winds kick in along our stunning coastline, delivering the best downwind runs you’ll find anywhere.
GBROC 2025 and its sister event, the mini G Downwinder, give you an opportunity to challenge yourself on not one but two, awesome downwind runs over consecutive weekends Sunday July 20 and Saturday July 26.
Come for the week to enjoy some social paddling and to discover the natural wonders of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and ancient Wet Tropics rainforest.
So, leave your wetsuits and fleeces at home, pack a paddle and bring your sense of adventure because that’s all you’re going to need for what promises to be a wonderful week-long paddling holiday.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our backyard and ensuring you have a memorable experience, on and off the water.
Rangi Waitoa-Drewniak
President – Hekili Outrigger Canoe Club
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