Founder's Day - Boat Race

The competition was stiff but thank goodness the boats were stiffer! We had a number of Willow neighbors competing in the Algonquin Founder's Day Cardboard boat race. Contestants got 2 hours to build their boat out of cardboard and duct-tape.

Lydia Auch (left) and Kelsy Moss were quite a team, their sleek, light-weight design got them to the finish line.

But it was not enough to hold off Joe Schneider (below) and his first mate Wilson in his
"castaway" single hulled racer.

Joe is a architect by day and cardboard boat designer by night. Despite a weight disadvantage, Joe placed an amazing 3rd place overall and claimed a handsome cash prize to which he can treat all his neighborhood friends (or Area Pastor).














It was also nice to see Matt and Casey Sundstedt, the Yonamines, and the Rossinis. Illaria Rossini’s team and boat didn’t quite make it to the finish. Better luck next year! See more photos at: http://ssm.nwherald.com/northwest-herald/photos/20090723Regatta/cardboard-box-regatta/