The Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club is hosting the 2024 Craft Carnival, with an impressive cast of over 500 competitors, 50 officials and 1,000 enthusiastic spectators all gearing up for the event. Races in ski, board, swim and running will be conducted at Park beach on the sand and in the ocean as part of Surf Life Saving's competition pathway. Racing will be on the sand Friday evening and in the water Saturday. In conjunction with the World Ocean Series and The Summer of Surf 5000, the racing will see the best lifesaving athletes from interstate travel to Coffs Harbour for competition. Athletes from across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria will be taking part.