2014 Cardboard Boat Races
The Cardboard Boat Races were held on Saturday, August 30th at Beach 1. This was the 5th Annual Cardboard Boat Race at the Shores with 10 children and 3 boats participating. Great weather, and smooth paddling made for a fun time by all.
Out rigger Boat one: Mary Kate Griffin, Sean Griffin, Leyna Rumpler
Purple Boat two: Brooke Cirigliano, Sam MacCurdy
Green Flash Boat three: Team A: Dalton Bowyer
Team B Alexis Damiano, Kirsten Berkes
Team C: Olivia Damiano, Ariana Berkes
Trophy winners:
Best Design: Out rigger Boat One with Mary Kate Griffin, Sean Griffin, and Leyna Rumpler
Best Sinker: Purple Boat Two with Brooke Cirigliano, and Sam MacCurdy
Fastest Time: Dalton Bowyer at 1:16 seconds!!
Many thanks to the Rome Water Rescue Team, Gil Kandrac with Lake Patrol, the workers at the Refreshment Stand, the Promotion Club Members, and the Parents and their children who participated. There was a good, appreciative audience that always makes this a fun affair, too. See you all next year!
(Photos courtesy of Sally Flash, Jen Addair, and Ramona Nelson)