NSRWA promotes this 7 mile race as “fun, challenging and great way for an individual or the whole family to get out and enjoy and help us promote the rivers!”
Below are some of the photos I took from the race:
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The launch area on the Norwell side of Union street bridge
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Water safety briefing. Chip, Ron and Norm
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Warm up before the race
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Norm asking boaters if they are aware that a race is about to start. A few boaters were not, which made Norm feel very useful!!
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Checking all safety gear and communication equipment. Cell photo coverage is spotty along the North River
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Here is TIM - one of the first racers flying by!
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And here is BEV -
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Jack Z - are you in this picture???
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Here is BOB -
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SKIP - taking the time to wave hello
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Skip in his well decorated Wild Turkey boat
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Norm assisting racers who broke one of their paddles
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the PLUM shirt patrole - Norm, Chip, Ron
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Spectators along the river's edge
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My favorite house on the river
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Almost there - the finish line in sight!
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Pat supervising the finish line and making sure all numbers are recorded.
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Finish line - Chip, Joe, Norm and Ron
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Indian Head take-out. Volunteers standing by to help
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Award ceremony at McGreal's Tavern in Norwell Center
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Samantha announcing the winners
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Staying cool in the shade during the ceremony
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Bev claims his first price
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I didn't see the start of the race since we were station half way up the river. So if anyone has other pictures of interest, please add them....I know Norm has a few.....
