An Aussie strongman attempts to pull Lady Northcott “Wirawi” Ferry to celebrate its 50th Anniversary!
A real-life Aussie Strongman is going to haul an iconic ship (360 tonnes!!!) and it’s all in the name of charity.
Meet Troy Conley-Magnusson, a 4 x Guinness World Record Holder who is on a mission to help raise vital funds for children's charity Little Wings with the support of Tribal Warrior.
Australia's Strongest Man is an annual strongman contest consisting of exclusively Australian strength athletes. Having competed in Strongman for over a decade Troy now dedicates himself to helping others by achieving the impossible, he has pulled trucks, trains, a plane and even 16 cars chained together and last year he even rotated the enormous Ferris Wheel at Luna Park by Hand!
This time, he's set to take on the 360 tonne Wirawi, meaning “woman” in Dharug language. Wirawi serves Sydney as the first Indigenous owned and operated ferry in the nation, providing employment opportunities to the local Indigenous community and cultural tours for school children, the public, tourists and corporate organisations.
Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation (Tribal Warrior) has been a central part of the Redfern community for over two decades. Our founders began with maritime training as a way of offering local men the dual opportunity of engaging in culture and finding employment, making Tribal Warrior Australia’s longest continuing Aboriginal owned and operated Maritime Tourism and training businesses providing training, maritime charters and cultural cruises (operating on Sydney Harbour in the Eora nation). The profits from our Maritime and Tourism activities are reinvested into Community Programs that deliver meaningful change for Indigenous people, including restoration of out of home care children to their families, teaching culture, strength and routine to children, supporting the health and wellbeing of young people, reducing recidivism rates and increasing employment.
To help celebrate the ships' 50th Anniversary Troy will be attempting to pull the Wirawi!
Where: Sub Base Platypus 120 High St North Sydney
When: Thursday 26th September 2024
Time: 8am-11am and Live on Channel Nines TODAY Show
For more information about Tribal Warrior and its programs, visit tribalwarrior.org or follow us on social media @tribalwarrioraboriginalcorporation
About Tribal Warrior Cultural Cruises
Tribal Warrior Cultural Cruises provides immersive experiences that celebrate Australia’s indigenous heritage. Led by knowledgeable Aboriginal guides, our cruises offer unique insights into traditional customs, storytelling and dance, creating unforgettable journeys on Sydney Harbour. Explore the right tapestry of Aboriginal cultural with Tribal Warrior Cultural Cruises while supporting Aboriginal community programs like Clean Slate Without Prejudice, H.O.M.E Family Mentoring, Never Going Back, Health and Wellbeing, Maritime Training, Employment Mentoring and Cultural Awareness Training.
