# buildwith · Henley-on-Todd Regatta: sources

Row #27 of `experiences_v1.csv` (research pass 3 Oct 2026, IST). Dates and deadlines come from `cal.py` (date check 4 Oct 2026, IST), which is the source of truth for dates, with the 4 Oct 2026 source-rule audit applied. The page deliberately shows **no prices** and no contact emails; see the official site.

| Fact used | Source |
|---|---|
| Name, place (Todd River bed, Alice Springs, NT, Australia), continent | https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/faqs (primary) · https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/competitors (secondary) |
| Usual timing: August | https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/faqs (primary) · https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/competitors (secondary) |
| What you build / use: BUILD a bottomless 'BYO boat' (crew of 4) or USE supplied boats and run them down a dry riverbed | https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/faqs (primary) · https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/competitors (secondary) |
| How a traveller takes part: Buy ticket, register online or on the day; organisers match solo people into teams | https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/faqs (primary) · https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/competitors (secondary) |
| Participation level: Build/Use (open) | https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/faqs (primary) · https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/competitors (secondary) |
| Entry requirements / deadline: Indemnity form; BYO boat must enclose 4 crew and resemble a boat | https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/faqs (primary) · https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/competitors (secondary) |
| Verification note (research pass): Verified on official FAQ. | experiences_v1.csv |
| Date: 21 Aug 2027: Henley-on-Todd Regatta 2027. Snow Kenna Park, Alice Springs. Build/use: Bring-your-own bottomless boat, or use the boats provided, on a dry riverbed. How to join: Buy a ticket; register online or on the day. | https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/ |
| Take-part route "Bring your own bottomless boat" (Team entry): Build a 'BYO boat' that encloses a crew of 4 and resembles a boat, then run it down the dry riverbed. | Re-worded from the CSV row and the dated items above |
| Take-part route "Or run in a supplied boat" (Use local gear): Buy an event ticket and register online or on the day; organisers match solo people into teams. An indemnity form is required. | Re-worded from the CSV row and the dated items above |

## Skills you'll need (section 03)

| Fact used | Source |
|---|---|
| Skills (this experience): Building a bottomless 'BYO boat' frame that fully encloses a crew of four; Running in step as a crew on soft sand; Light, safe construction (no sharp edges) | Skills research, checked 2026-10-04 (IST) |
| Difficulty (our estimate): Beginner (BYO boat: Some practice); prep time (our estimate): 1–2 build weekends plus a few crew runs. Difficulty and prep time are Curiosta editorial estimates for a first-timer, not organiser figures. | Curiosta editorial estimate |
| Refresher, practice and safety steps: A BYO boat must fully enclose the four-person crew and must look like a boat; size, shape and construction are otherwise up to you. / Most teams build the frame from electrical conduit or plumbing pipe; keep it as light as practical. / No sharp edges: tape or cap all pipe ends and joints in case a crew member falls. / Practise running in step: agree a cadence caller and hold the frame at a common height. / You can also enter races with organiser-supplied boats, and solo entrants can be matched into teams. / Alice Springs in August: dry heat by day, cold mornings; hydrate and wear sun protection. / Mock up the frame with PVC pipe and fittings and test-run it with your crew on sand or grass. / Do short sand-running intervals in a group of four. / Watch the official YouTube channel to see how BYO boats are carried. / No sharp edges on the boat. / Heat and sun in the dry riverbed; hydrate. | Our summary of the resources below |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Rotary Henley on Todd Regatta (organiser)): FAQs – Henley on Todd Regatta: Defines the BYO boat rules (enclose 4, look like a boat, no sharp edges) and typical construction. | https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/faqs |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Henley on Todd Regatta): Competitors: Team registration, BYO-boat entry and the participation waiver. | https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/competitors |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Henley on Todd Regatta (official channel linked from henleyontodd.com.au)): Henley On Todd – YouTube: Linked from the official site; race footage shows how crews run. | https://youtube.com/@henleyonthetodd |
| Also consulted for the skills section | https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/participate |

See also: skills guide `skills/human-powered-craft/`

## Source audit (4 Oct 2026, IST)

Official sources first; non-official sources only if the event community widely accepts them, with evidence. Links removed or replaced on this page (old links are shown as plain text, not linked):

- Old: `discovercentralaustralia.com/events/henley-on-todd-regatta` → New: https://www.henleyontodd.com.au/competitors. Why: Regional tourism-industry listing. Replaced by the organiser's competitors page.

## Check notes shown on the page

- none

## Our grouping

- Levels shown: Team entry, Use local gear (our grouping of the CSV participation level "Build/Use (open)").
- Usual months used by the month filter: Aug.