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River Racing

Riverland Dinghy Derby

Small boats, big speed on the Murray

Held annually on the first Sunday of February at Renmark; confirm exact date each year. Renmark riverfront Renmark

Few Riverland events get the blood pumping like the Dinghy Derby. Small, fast powerboats tear along a course on the Murray, throwing up spray and noise as they race between the banks, while crowds line the riverfront to watch the spectacle.

It's a uniquely riverine event, only possible somewhere the Murray runs broad and reliable, and it draws competitors and spectators from across the region and beyond. Expect a festival atmosphere on the bank - food, families and the roar of engines echoing off the water.