Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Lots of pictures
I have many more pictures of the cardboard canoe race and the regatta, so I've posted them all to a separate site for those who care to look at them. The cardboard canoe race can be found here and the regatta pictures can be found here.
Monday, August 03, 2009
Regatta 2009
This may be my biggest blog posting ever, but it was a fun filled weekend with lots of "photo ops" for the blog. Our Annual General Meeting was the kickoff event and for the first time ever it started under the protective shade of a big white tent. The tent itself was a huge success and will stay on site for Float Night and trophies next week. This year's AGM was well attended and started off a weekend filled with friendly competitions and social time for leaseholders.
Burger Fest
In addition to the tent, we also threw a burger barbecue for anyone who wanted to stay after the meeting. It turned out to be a big hit, with over 100 burgers flipped and consumed.
For Sale
Leaseholders line up to buy Cache Lake Hats and Cache Lake Maps prior to the meeting. Both can still be obtained by contacting Barb or Rick Rigby.
Cardboard Canoe Race
A weekend of community competitions began with the cardboard canoe race. Contestants are provided with cardboard and tape and given 30 minutes to design and build their watercraft. They are then judged on presentation, design and of course the results of the race itself.
They're off
There was lots of enthusiasm from all five crews and the newly launched vessels began to race.
Best floater
This boat proved to be the most seaworthy of all, but it's captain had a little navigation trouble along the way.
Roundng the Buoy
Despite what appears to be a close race while these boats round the buoy, neither of these boats floated long enough to cross the finish line - in fact only two of the five stayed above the water line!
Fair Winds
Last but not least of Saturday's activities is the sailing race - and what a race it was. Winds were high and several boats dumped more than once. Here the boats jockey for position before the final flag.
Staying afloat
Cousin Rick and friend Dick entered this year's regatta. Despite high winds and some serious heeling they managed to stay high and keep dry throughout the race.
Rick and Dick go sailing!
Looking pretty happy with their sail, Rick and Dick cross the finish line second overall and first in their class!
Ready, set, GO!
Sunday morning's events began with swimming and short course canoe races. This year's regatta was well attended with lots of competition in all age groups. This group of girls was quick off the mark!
Crab Race
The crab race is one of the "short course" events - no paddles allowed, these canoes are paddled by hands only.
Blind steering
The person is the stern still has more leverage but steering is a problem when you're facing the wrong way!
Finishing the Guides
The final push at the end of a long and arduous race that takes participants across the lake to the old trestle where they leap out and run with their canoes along the old railroad bed before tossing their canoes back in the water for a final sprint across the finish line.
Afternoon Races
Spectators spectate, paddlers paddle and judges judge while others get ready for the next race
Architectural achievement
This is the best woodpile ever - constructed over the last week courtesy of our friend Andrew with hauling help from his family and supervision from various children!
Feeding Time
Snapped this little hummingbird about 2 minutes after filling the feeder. I guess it was past his lunchtime
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)