Dipping the Paddles to Protect Island Ponds
Coolest canines on the pond.
Coolest canines on the pond.
Pre race, kayaks are assembled on the shore of Sengekontacket.
Pre race, kayaks are assembled on the shore of Sengekontacket.
Regatta is family affair, dogs included.
Regatta is family affair, dogs included.
Oar and Paddle Regatta is sponsored by Island Spirit Kayaks.
Oar and Paddle Regatta is sponsored by Island Spirit Kayaks.
Cramer family dons appropriate headware.
Cramer family dons appropriate headware.
Lucy and Bill Engler head out into Sengie.
Lucy and Bill Engler head out into Sengie.
And they're off!
And they're off!
Well ahead of the pack, Dana Gaines makes the turn under Big Bridge.
Well ahead of the pack, Dana Gaines makes the turn under Big Bridge.
The rest of the competitors kayak out into Nantucket Sound.
The rest of the competitors kayak out into Nantucket Sound.
Winner Dana Gaines raced with his 25-pound kayak.
Winner Dana Gaines raced with his 25-pound kayak.
The Price Family, dad Sam, mom Bibi, and daughter Summer make landing.
The Price Family, dad Sam, mom Bibi, and daughter Summer make landing.
Paul Hyzak (second place) and Anna Morin (first place) raced on paddle boards.
Paul Hyzak (second place) and Anna Morin (first place) raced on paddle boards.
After the rce, heading home under Little Bridge.
After the rce, heading home under Little Bridge.
When the Oar and Paddle Regatta started, it was called Paddle from the Ponds, and while the name has changed the mission has not: to bring attention to the health of Island ponds. There were several different divisions competing in the two-mile course, and even dogs participated. Island Spirit Kayaks donated kayaks and other watercraft for the event, and everyone gathered afterward in celebration. Proceeds from the race go to keeping Sengekontacket clean.