Jet Trekkers to make waves for charity
Places still open for Variety's Jet Trek from Cooktown to TownsvilleMore than 60 Personal Water Crafts (PWCs) will take to the east coast later this month, as they embark on the 2013 ‘Cooktown and Down’ Yamaha Variety Jet Trek and positions are still available to join this once in a lifetime adventure.
Over 60 skis will be on the water at any one point in time, followed by a road crew tracking along the coast line, loading the skis on and off the water at each overnight stop.
A total of over 140 participants will make it the biggest Yamaha Variety Jet Trek to date and it's expected to raise thousands of dollars for Variety - 'the Childrens' Charity of Queensland and their mission to empower Queensland kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs.
Last year there were 28 skis and over $70,000 was raised, so with the this year’s event more than doubling, its expected the 2013 Yamaha Variety Jet Trek will make waves for Queensland kids in need.
The trek will commence in Cooktown on Sunday April 28, travel over 600km south over six days, to arrive in Townsville on Friday May 3 for the finale.
Participants will travel through towns and communities, visiting children and schools along the way. Towns include: Cooktown, Ayton, Port Douglas, Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, Green Island, Etty Bay, Mission Beach, Cardwell, Lucinda, Magnetic Island and Townsville.
Motoring Events Director, Rob Goodwin, said the 2013 ‘Cooktown and Down’ Yamaha Variety Jet Trek is an adrenalin packed adventure, raising much-needed funds for Queensland kids.
"The Yamaha Variety Jet Trek is an ideal event for like minded people to come together and enjoy the open water in areas that may be difficult to access independently, while raising money for a great cause," he said.
Rob also speaks of the extensive logistics involved in organising an event of this magnitude.
"We’ve got a marine biologist on board with us and have put countless hours into configuring safety precautions and systems for moving the Personal Water Crafts on and off boat ramps and limiting our effect on the environment," said Rob.
“We’ve got two different routes set – one is the ideal, perfect track and the other will be taken if the weather becomes unfavourable.”
Proceeds raised from the 2013 ‘Cooktown and Down’ Yamaha Variety Jet Trek will assist in empowering Queensland children who are sick, disadvantaged or who have special needs, to live, laugh and learn.
For enquiries or to book a place on the adventure go to www.varietyqld.org.au or email erint@varietyqld.org.au
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