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It's certainly a stereotype that Australians drink a lot of beer.

Certainly some of that refuse would contribute to Darwin's Beer Can Regatta on Foreign ArchivesSunday. It's a competition in which boats constructed of aluminum cans battle each other on the shores of Mindil Beach.

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The annual event dates back to 1974 when the first regatta was held, shifting from what was a drinking festival to a more family-friendly endeavour over the years.

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You can compete in the main event dubbed the "Battle of Mindil": A treasure hunt that sees boats race each other to find hidden treasure lurking somewhere underwater, and bring it back to water without being "pirated."

Or for the pure athletes, there's the beer can boat race too -- and for the kids, the soft drink can boat race. The money from the event goes to a selected charity each year.

Maybe one day you'll drink all the beer and make your own (shabbily built) boat.

Credit: Helen Orr/Getty Images Credit: Helen Orr/Getty Images Credit: Helen Orr/Getty Images Credit: Helen Orr/Getty Images Credit: Helen Orr/Getty Images DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Lachlan Vale and Cassandra Wright during the Darwin Beer Can Regatta at Mindil Beach on July 9, 2017 in Darwin, Australia. The annual event first started in 1974 as a way to clean up beer cans littering local streets. The all-day event includes boat races alongside thong throwing and sandcastle competitions. (Photo by Helen Orr/Getty Images) Credit: Helen Orr/Getty Images Credit: Helen Orr/Getty Images

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