In May 2003 our Venturers helped set up the activities for
the weekend. We, along with the Nipissing
Guides and Rangers planned and ran the Saturday events (with the great help from other District Rangers and Venturers) and on Sunday we hosted a Cardboard Boat Regatta and Sand
Castle Contest. It was a blast and a weekend we will always remember.
The gallery assembled and awaited for the races to begin
The racers were eager and were off with the signal
Unfortunately some of the boats didn't make it far
Our starter Peter kept them coming (check out the appropriate Duct tape top hat)
The gallery cheered on their favourites
Some of the boats and their paddlers were very impressive!
Even the jolly cardboard giant got into the act and covered himself in cardboard and entered the race
The eventual winner from Widdifield Scouts put in a very good effort in a well designed boat
The Guides introduced us to "Wilma" a 40' inflatable whale that you could go inside. It was really neat!
After a successful race it was time to relax and...