Cruise in the Inflatable Regatta

AFTER A HIATUS, Melbourne’s favourite way to mess about in boats is back for 2020. The Inflatable Regatta is now even bigger, with the opportunity to paddle down both the Yarra ( Sat Feb 1) and Maribyrnong ( Sat Feb 29) Rivers. More than 4,000 people will be jumping into blow-up dinghies and paddling the two-kilometre courses. You can paddle solo or bring a friend along in a two-person boat. Tickets include rental of boats, oars and life jackets. We suggest nicknaming your boat something topical… Backstreet Buoys is taken now ¯\_( )_/¯. Rebecca Russo

River & Maribyrnong River. inflatableregatta.com. 10am, 11am, noon, 1pm & 2pm. $70. Feb 1 & 29.