Barron River Challenge 50/12

Barron River Challenge 50/12 This site provides snapshots of the Tinaroo Canoe club as they prepare for the annual canoe/kayak marathon, the Barron River Challenge 50 .

The Gregory River Canoe Marathon (via Mount Isa) had been a fixture for over 36(now 43) years when the Tinaroo Canoe Club held their first BRC50 in 2011. Now the Barron River Challenge 50 (Mareeba to Kuranda) makes a paddling trip to Far North a 3 race possibility with its date locked to the last weekend in May each year. We have had a split 20/30 km race for the past few years.

24/06/2026

This grade 1 rapid is still one of the highlights of the BRC12 section of the Barron river near Mareeba. Lyn (second descent) led a couple of first timers followed by BRC20 immortal- Tony Marnane!

24/06/2026

Lyn gaining confidence in a safe section of the Barron river to have a crack at Ferry Gliding. (Her first time at reverse)

We couldn’t resist another journey down the Barron river Mareeba to Biboohra section on Tuesday. At 1.68m and clear, it...
24/06/2026

We couldn’t resist another journey down the Barron river Mareeba to Biboohra section on Tuesday. At 1.68m and clear, it was perfect for new paddlers. We still had to careful but it led to opportunities; highlighting correct swimming techniques(to avoid foot entrapment ), leaning craft downcurrent on obstacles and the importance of helmets and PFDs in treed passages.

20/06/2026

Grant and Deanne always add colour to our journeys (They had a busy few days 40km MTB yesterday and a 5km Parkrun and now 12km paddle to Biboohra today)

20/06/2026

President Peter guiding Judy and Lyn down the delightful High rocks rapid on the Barron River.

12km morning paddle to Biboohra started the weekend- excellent height and water clarity in the Barron with Tinaroo at +0...
20/06/2026

12km morning paddle to Biboohra started the weekend- excellent height and water clarity in the Barron with Tinaroo at +0.13, Mareeba 1.68m and only one portage( about a km below high rocks)

Thanks for a wonderful weekend Adventure Sport NQ. Tinaroo canoe club really appreciated the effort that went into runni...
06/06/2026

Thanks for a wonderful weekend Adventure Sport NQ. Tinaroo canoe club really appreciated the effort that went into running the first Paddlegaine since 2010 to be held in the Barrine arm of Lake Tinaroo. Mr Matt Marsh- top show.

The Tinaroo Canoe Club had 2 paddlers this year taking part in the Gregory River Marathon 51st edition. Johnny paddled t...
16/05/2026

The Tinaroo Canoe Club had 2 paddlers this year taking part in the Gregory River Marathon 51st edition. Johnny paddled the fastest overall time (3:24) whilst Terry Mac teamed up with Brad Butler to also post his fastest ever race time (3:38) in his 11th race.

BRC50 followers, Jason Richardson. This is an informative article with some good links.
09/05/2026

BRC50 followers, Jason Richardson. This is an informative article with some good links.

The surprisingly useful stroke canoeists love to hate

Brad Butler seen about to do a reccy from checkpoint 4 in preparation for tomorrow’s 51st Gregory River Marathon. A regu...
02/05/2026

Brad Butler seen about to do a reccy from checkpoint 4 in preparation for tomorrow’s 51st Gregory River Marathon. A regular at our BRC50 - the Tinaroo Canoe Club wishes Brad and his new paddling partner a fast and safe passage tomorrow (With the Gregory R at record flow)..

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