"Recycling is our passion," she said. "It's all about protecting the environment and the beautiful Great Barrier Reef." Recyclable Regatta co-ordinator Andrea Farley said it was a great chance to reuse items that reflected the lifestyle in Airlie Beach. The festival will be held August 5-8 and the Recyclable Regatta is one of the feature attractions of the festival each year. The rafts must be made out of recyclable materials but any type of oar or paddle could be used. The event is open to all ages and provides great family fun. There can be a maximum of three people in each crew.