Episode 426 - The Henley-on-Todd Regatta

What do you get when a bunch of Australians decide to hold a boat race in the middle of the desert, where there isn't actually any water? The Henley-on-Todd Regatta. Join Holly & Matthew as they head to Alice Springs to explore one of Australia's strangest sporting traditions, where competitors race across the dry Todd River in boats that never actually touch the water. What started as a joke has become an annual event featuring everything from bottomless boats to elaborate costumes, ridiculous races, and a very Australian willingness to commit to a terrible idea. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.