A final call was made on Wednesday to give the go ahead after organisers held concerns for the river and ground quality with the recent rainfall in the region.

Read more: Taree locals 'anxious' as Manning breaks its banks

Initially, the regatta was supposed to take place over the weekend of January 15-16 2022, however it was postponed due to COVID.

Manning Rowing Club official, Hugh McLeod said on Wednesday (March 16) the grass around the club is still a bit soft, but "should be right for the weekend."

Hugh said the Manning River Rowing Club have a fair few entries across the master and junior events.

Including entries from the Manning Valley Anglican College, who have been participating in a school rowing program with the club.

Saturday's first race is at 9am and the last at 3.06pm. Sunday's is at 8am with the last race at 12.55pm.

Related:

Did you know? Manning River Times online subscribers not only have 24/7 access to local and national news, sport, what's on and entertainment - they also have access to our print edition in digital format, with all the advertisements and classifieds at their fingertips.