Woy Woy's Josee paddles for homes
Woy Woy's Josee Van Amerongen will represent the Peninsula in Sydney's largest paddle event Harbour Challenge, Mass Paddle Against Homelessness.
Organised by Sydney City Mission and NSW Canoeing Inc, Harbour Challenge, to be run on February 27, will feature - hundreds of canoes, kayaks, surf skis, dragon boats and row boats on Sydney Harbour to raise money for Sydney's homeless and disadvantaged.
The inaugural event, held in February last year, raised $60,000. This year's target is $100,000.
Ironman and Harbour Challenge supporter, Guy Leech, said the event was open to everyone, whatever their level of paddling experience.
"You'll have loads of fun in Harbour Challenge and support a great cause at the same time, no matter what your skill level is," he said.
"You'll also participate alongside hundreds of other paddlers, as well as popular sports people and celebrities, in what is truly an Aussie style event.
"It's critical for participants at all levels to register immediately on 9219 2040," said Guy Leech.
Harbour Challenge is split into two sections - 17km course starting at Putney on the Parramatta River for more experienced paddlers, and a 4km route from Glebe for beginners.
Both courses finish at Darling Harbour.
Harbour Challenge is also the only event in Sydney which gives paddlers access to Cockle Bay/Darling Harbour.
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