The first Teva Cataract Extreme Race (Powered by Hydro Tasmania) will be held on Saturday January 15th and Sunday January 16th, 2005 on one of Australia\'s most awesome stretches of whitewater, Launceston\'s Cataract Gorge. As locals know it \"The Gorge\" is one of only a few areas in the world where a challenging (dam controlled) world class whitewater run and a spectacular natural gorge is combined with excellent public access within the confines of a large city.

During the event both mens and womens divisions will compete in a qualifying extreme downriver race on Sat 15th (in teams of two). A mass start \"sport\" division starting below the island (for those not wishing to risk their health, beauty or equipment on the more gnarly extreme race section), will decide the lower qualifying order. The final will be a head-to-head elimination series in front of the crowds down the legendary Slalom Rapid on Sunday 16th. The event doubles as the Australian Extreme Whitewater Kayaking Championships and is also probably the countries richest whitewater event with $3000 in prize money on offer.

It is only open to experienced kayakers capable of handling the difficult standard of whitewater. It will be held 12 days before the start of the 2005 World Freestyle Kayaking Championships at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium in Sydney and is sure to attract many international competitors.

If you are a serious whitewater paddler (male or female) this event is yours!
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