GBROC & Mini G 2026
Welcome to paradise!
Paddlers from Overseas and Australian non-AOCRA members?
Click here for the GBROC & MiniG Program 2026 v1
To register for 2026 GBROC & Mini G Downwinder, our governing body Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association Ltd. (AOCRA Ltd) have developed a new website.
If you are experiencing difficulties, you have the option to deposit the nomination fee into Hekili OCC bank account, send me through your details and I will nominate you through our Club Nomination function.
Bank Account Details: Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000 Account: 164728925 Reference: Your name and the event MiniG and or GBROC
Information that I need
Club (or Paddle Group) eg: “Cairns Ocean Ski Paddlers”
Name, Date of Birth, Phone Number & Email
Your desired craft and division
The amount payable: Early Bird until June 30th: Mini G $90 per paddler. GBROC Iron $130 per paddler. GBROC Changeover $100 per paddler
Paddle Australia Number:
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: Nora Pennefather Treasurer M: 0427 768 375 E: hekili.treasurer@outlook.com
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 2026 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 May 31st and Saturday June 6th.
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
Mini G – Race start
GBROC – Changeover races, such fun!
GBROC – Getting ready for the change
GBROC – Iron or changeover anyone?
GBROC & Mini G – We did it!
