Ahoy! Mobility Scooter & Wheelchair Convoy gets a Pirate Makeover

Dust off your eye patch, polish your peg leg and ready the rigging - the annual Fraser Coast Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair Convoy is setting sail with a pirate twist this year!

This year’s convoy will be held on Saturday 13 September, and all hearty participants are invited to dress themselves, their scooters and wheelchairs in their finest pirate gear.

Fraser Coast Deputy Mayor Sara Diana Faraj said the event was a fun and inclusive way to celebrate mobility, community and creativity.

“From Captain Jack Sparrow to classic Jolly Roger flags, we want to see vehicles transformed into sea-worthy vessels and participants dressed in their pirate best,” she said.

“The convoy is about fun and freedom, bringing together scooter and wheelchair users to raise awareness around safe mobility and celebrate the independence these vehicles provide.”

Fraser Coast Regional Council Seniors Liaison Officer Juls de Waard said the Fraser Coast holds the Australian record with 176 in the convoy, so this year we’re hoping to go one step further and break our own record.

“We always see amazing displays of creativity, and it's exciting to see how participants express themselves through their decorated vehicles and fun hats,” she said.

“Prizes are available for the Largest Group, Best Decorated Scooter, Best Decorated Group and Best Decorated Individual.

Ms de Waard said the convoy will leave Scarness Park and head down the Esplanade, past the playground and skate park before making its way back to Scarness Park for some live music and a free BBQ for participants.

“If you aren’t participating in the convoy, bring your family and friends to cheer on the riders from the sidelines!

“No pre-registering is needed this year, but participants are encouraged to complete a registration form before the day and bring it with them to make check-in quicker.

“Registration opens at the new time of 9am at Scarness Park, across from the Beach House Hotel.”

Cr Faraj said we’d love to see community groups, retirement villages and aged care homes getting on board again this year as it’s a great opportunity for social connection and a bit of harmless pirate mischief.

For more information or to volunteer on the day, contact the Halcro Street Community Centre on 4194 2441.