I guess it's been 35 years or so since I was in a canoe race. As part of a local celebration called the Smith River Fest, I took part in one today. The weather was gloomy with lots of showers but there were about 50 boats that actually took part in the event. A darn good turn out I thought. Here are a few pics.
Part of the gang waiting for the "safety meeting"

Some trying to stay dry

One heat at the starting line

A few pics of the crowd and boats at the finish



All finds of stuff to do. I didn't take many more pics for fear of getting my camera wet.

The intrepid little Mohawk that I rode.

A real fun event. Feel for the folks at the festival. Hadn't rained in 3 weeks. Today it did..and did..and did.
Creek
