All the ducks were in a row at Thompson’s Beach in Cobram on Sunday, April 5 with 2000 rubber competitors at the annual duck race.

Cobram Barooga Business and Tourism chair and duck race coordinator Nicky Goldsworthy said the day went “really well.”

“Numbers were slightly down, but enthusiasm wasn’t,” she said.

“It was a good family event, with the majority of the crowd being families.

“It was also really great to see generations of families enjoying the day, from grandparents to grandkids visiting returning from uni.”

Ms Goldsworthy said Max’s at The Beach cafe offered great food for visitors, and some families brought their own little picnics.

She said Dutch Thunder Wildlife Shelter had the best display with many people enjoying the wildlife education.

The CBBT were also grateful for the Cobram Canoe Club and two fishing boats who helped the duck wranglers after the race.

Alongside the duck race, visitors enjoyed various amusements and fun on the beach, with 28 sand creations built and judged.

The sand creations ranged from an octopus, rabbit, duck, penguin, shark and turtle to the classic castles and moats.

“They all received an Easter bunny for their hard work,” Ms Goldsworthy said.

There were three winners of the duck race:

First: Lucas Rolfe won $1000 with duck number 965.

Second: Bianca Jacobs won $500 with duck number 1499.

Third: Bec Green won $100 with duck number 149.

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