IRNMR - Inland Rivers National Marathon Register

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IRNMR - Inland Rivers National Marathon Register A record of journeys down the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin ending in Goolwa, near the Murray Mouth.

If you would like to be greeted by the IRNMR team at the end of your river journey, please contact Kaylene Maalste at least 48 hours before arrival.

NED COLLICOAT IS WELCOMED TO GOOLWA (IRNMR #569) (POWERED SECTION)An epic journey down the Murray River raising money f...
15/10/2026

NED COLLICOAT IS WELCOMED TO GOOLWA (IRNMR #569) (POWERED SECTION)

An epic journey down the Murray River raising money for MND at his local Victoria Ski Riders Club is how Ned Collicoat first heard about the trip being run by the founders of The Big Ride 2026.

Ned has experience riding a jet ski but never seen as much of the river as he has now. Arriving at Goolwa from Albury in just nine days, was a challenge that he enjoyed along with meeting new people and the camaraderie of the other riders and support crews. He would happily do it all again.

Text – Kathy Sutton
Photos – Carol Coventry
IRNMR Team – Kaylene Maalste, Janet Cameron, Rob Stubbs
Photo 1 – Filling in the form
Photo 2 – Receiving the certificate

WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS TO DYLAN MILLER (IRNMR #568) (POWERED SECTION)Dylan is a member of a local SA jet ski club ...
15/10/2026

WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS TO DYLAN MILLER (IRNMR #568) (POWERED SECTION)

Dylan is a member of a local SA jet ski club and saw the invitation to join The Big Ride 2026 on facebook. Jet skiing down the Murrayand raising money for MND seemed like a worthwhile cause.

Beginning from Albury with the other riders, Dylan loved seeing the river all the way down. The companionship of the other jet ski riders and support crews along the way, with the added pleasure of meeting lots of nice people, and being able to enjoy the hospitality of the Rotary clubs who catered for the riders made the adventure memorable.

Text – Kathy Sutton
Photos – Carol Coventry
IRNMR team – Kaylene Maalste, Janet Cameron, Rob Stubbs
Photo 1 – filling in the form
Photo 2 – receiving the certificate

GOOLWA WELCOMES DAVID SUMMERS (IRNMR #567) (POWERED SECTION)Pulling up to the Goolwa Aquatic Club on a cool October Sat...
14/10/2026

GOOLWA WELCOMES DAVID SUMMERS (IRNMR #567) (POWERED SECTION)

Pulling up to the Goolwa Aquatic Club on a cool October Saturday afternoon, and after a refreshing warm shower, David Summers was able to express that through his nine days on the water with The Big Ride riders there was a real sense of achievement as he pushed himself out of his comfort zone.

Experiencing a blown jet pump, being helped out by the locals and meeting the Rotary communities along the way who fed them, was a highlight. Being talked into it by a neighbour doing it for his father who was part of his road crew was his incentive.

Text – Kathy Sutton
Photos – Carol Coventry
IRNMR Team – Kaylene Maalste, Janet Cameron, Rob Stubbs
Photo 1 – filling in form
Photo 2 – Receiving the certificate

CONGRATULATIONS TO STEVEN HIGHET (IRNMR #566) (POWERED SECTION)Stevens experience on a jet ski began only four short we...
14/10/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO STEVEN HIGHET (IRNMR #566) (POWERED SECTION)

Stevens experience on a jet ski began only four short weeks ago. He had met with original The Big Ride 1 member Brendon and from there the idea started to take shape, adding incentive to give it a go was that Steven’s brother had suffered form MND for a number of years.

Whilst filling out the application form for the Register, Steven recounted that although he was still getting used to riding the jet ski, a highlights of the trip was definitely riding around the bend in the Murray River.

Text – Kathy Sutton
Photos – Carol Coventry
IRNMR team – Kaylene Maalste, Janet Cameron, Rob Stubbs
Photo 1 – filling in form
Photo 2 – receiving the certificate

CONGRATULATIONS TO GUY BASILE (IRNMR #565) (POWERED SECTION)Clearing the Hindmarsh Island Bridge through the 4 knots zo...
13/10/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO GUY BASILE (IRNMR #565) (POWERED SECTION)

Clearing the Hindmarsh Island Bridge through the 4 knots zone with his fellow jet ski riders, Guy completed his journey with half of a pirate flag attached to the back of his jet ski. The flag was whole when he began he said proudly when asked about it by the IRNMR registrar.

Guy found out about The Big Ride through local media and decided to sign up as he had wanted participate in a fundraiser of some kind and had not been to SA before so it was a natural thing to do. He enjoyed the first 4 days and the big red cliffs on his journey.

Text – Kathy Sutton
Photos – Carol Coventry
IRNMR Team – Kaylene Maalste, Janet Cameron, Rob Stubbs
Photo 1 – Guy on jet ski
Photo 2 – Filling out form

IRNMR WELCOMES ANDREW BEATTIE (IRNMR #564) (POWERED SECTION)Andrew Beattie arrived to the shores of Goolwa with his fel...
13/10/2026

IRNMR WELCOMES ANDREW BEATTIE (IRNMR #564) (POWERED SECTION)

Andrew Beattie arrived to the shores of Goolwa with his fellow jet ski riders all part of the fundraising group involved with The Big Ride 2026.
Approaching the desk for the formal interview with the biggest of smiles he sat down and began with “crossing the lake was fun when you triumph over adversity it makes the challenge worthwhile”.
A goal setter by nature, Andrew who enjoys riding jet skis watched a You Tube video and decided to participate and the ever changing conditions throughout the ride made his adventure ever more memorable.

Text – Kathy Sutton
Photos – Carol Coventry
IRNMR Team – Kaylene Maalste, Janet Cameron Rob Stubbs
Photo 1.- Andrew Beattie
Photo 2. – Receiving certificate

GOOLWA WELCOMES TIM COOK (IRNMR #563) (POWERED SECTION)Tim launched his jet ski into the waters of the Murray River at ...
12/10/2026

GOOLWA WELCOMES TIM COOK (IRNMR #563) (POWERED SECTION)

Tim launched his jet ski into the waters of the Murray River at Albury with his fellow riders on the 25th of September 2026.

Taking part in “The Big Ride” was a big deal for Tim as his father Malcolm was diagnosed with MND in 2025. Although Tim has been involved in other fundraising efforts and enjoyed many adventures on the waters of the Murray River, from Mildura downstream to Meningie, this was his first time on the top part of the river.
Whilst entering Lake Alexandrina, Tim took time out to record video footage of the 2 metre waves as he felt confident in his abilities on the water, whilst other riders with less experience took the option to take portage from Wellington to Clayton Bay where the group reformed then resumed onto Goolwa.

Text – Kathy Sutton
Photos – Carol Coventry
IRNMR Team – Kaylene Maalste, Janet Cameron, Robert Stubbs.
Photo 1. – Tim fills out application form
Photo 2. – Receiving Certificate

GOOLWA WELCOMES BRENDON (REX) HENMAN (IRNMR #528+1) (POWERED SECTION)Second time around for Brendon as he pulls up on h...
12/10/2026

GOOLWA WELCOMES BRENDON (REX) HENMAN (IRNMR #528+1) (POWERED SECTION)

Second time around for Brendon as he pulls up on his jet ski in front of The Goolwa Aquatic Club in weather conditions very similar to last year, for the conclusion of The Big Ride take 2 fundraiser for MND.

Chatting with river locals and raising money and awareness for MND support is close to Brendon’s heart as he knows through his own personal family experience to quote “turn something negative into something wonderful and positive” with the motto “live, live, live”.

Brendon (Rex) received a Letter of Commendation for his second trip down the Murray River.

Text – Kathy Sutton
Photos – Rob Stubbs
IRNMR Team - Kathy Sutton, Janet Cameron, Carol Coventry
Photo 1 - Brendon
Photo 2 – Receiving the certificate

WELCOME ROBERT SCHMIDT (IRNMR #529+1) (POWERED SECTION)Making his way under the Hindmarsh Island Bridge to finish nine ...
11/10/2026

WELCOME ROBERT SCHMIDT (IRNMR #529+1) (POWERED SECTION)

Making his way under the Hindmarsh Island Bridge to finish nine days of jet skiing at Goolwa in 2025, Robert Schmidt declared to the IRNMR team registrar that he do it again.
2026, and on the pilgrimage that is The Big Ride take 2, indeed the IRNMR team meets Robert again.
Re-aquainting himself with the twists and turns of the river Robert experienced no real dramas throughout his adventure and loved the opportunity to do it again for a great cause.
After filling out the application form after an interview, Robert received a Letter of commendation for his second arrival to Goolwa.

Text – Kathy Sutton
Photos - Rob Stubbs
IRNMR Team – Janet Cameron, Carol Coventry, Kathy Sutton
Photo 1 – filling out the form
Photo 2 – receiving the certificate

GOOLWA WELCOMES JUSTIN BERRY-SMITH (IRNMR #526+1) (POWERED SECTION)Once again on the back of his powerful jet ski, Just...
11/10/2026

GOOLWA WELCOMES JUSTIN BERRY-SMITH (IRNMR #526+1) (POWERED SECTION)

Once again on the back of his powerful jet ski, Justin returns to Goolwa after riding to raise money and awareness for MND with his fellow riders on The Big Ride take 2.

A broad smile to have completed his epic journey again, Justin enjoyed recounting the variety of challenging water changes on the river, and the facilities and warm welcome from supporters along the way at different locations where the group stopped.

Justin received a Letter of Commendation for his trip.

Text – Kathy Sutton
Photo – Rob Stubbs
IRNMR Team – Janet Cameron, Kaylene Maalste, Carol Coventry
Photo 1 – discussing the trip
Photo 2 – receiving the certificate

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