Week 201

2007 MOOMBA WATERFEST

1.  The Princes Bridge, showing the crowds making their way between the north and south banks of the Yarra. Note the
temporary barricades to give more room for pedestrians, while keeping the tram lines clear down the middle.

2. There was enough to cater for thrill seekers...

3. A quiet corner of the Birrarung Marr park, with the Eureka Tower and other Southbank
high-rises.

4.  This ride is called "The Claw" and, judging by the screams it generated, was something to experience.

5. A solitary occupant waits for this ride to start.

6. There were easily as many soft toys for sale or to be won as there were visitors!

7. Looking downstream, the Yarra's banks lined by spectators.

8. The boat which was to pull the waterskiers taking part takes an orientating dash down the river.

9. This skier seems to be heading for an unplanned landfall!

10. Apart from the waterskiing, the Birdman Rally is one of the main highlights of Moomba. People come with all kinds
of contraptions designed to make as long a flight as possible. This entrant's fate is common, as the "flights" are
very short indeed!