Jim Mason ready for Wreck2Reef

AMONG the hundreds set to be involved in the 2020 Wreck2Reef will be the City of Greater Geelong Bellarine Ward councillor Jim Mason.

Mason has ties to the Bellarine beyond being its ward representative. His father was Queenscliffe mayor and Cr Mason himself was raised and schooled in the area.

Cr Mason says, to him, Wreck2Reef is a celebration of the community he is so closely tied to.

“I enjoy the community, the spirit that’s involved in it, and all the different age groups and everyone gets involved. I think it’s a great event.”

The event is organised and run largely through Indented Head Yacht Club volunteers.

Cr Mason said he is he is grateful to those who give their time to ensure the event goes ahead.

“These things just don’t happen on their own. All these different venues that provide outlets for people to exercise and develop community spirit are worth supporting.”

The calm waters around Indented Head makes the race accessible to people of a variety of skills.

Cr Mason himself said he is not anticipating breaking any records.

“I don’t necessarily like to think as far as I’m concerned as a race because I’m sort of a tail-ender more than a front-ender.

“I’m looking forward and I hope I won’t be breathless when I finish.”

The race will take place on February 8.

To register or find out more about the event, head to wreck2reef.com.au.