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SECTION THE HERALD Wednesday April P6I Page st co ev A false alarm at the startin gate Saturday launched the armada he Crazy Boaters couldnt wait to get wet Racers tell tall tales atActon Continued from page year stampeded eel to the near the Tenth In Glen when someone spotted rival canoes rapidly heading downriver Having set off a half hour earl from Terra Col La the canoe class was med to run Into the Ion of the crazy boat launch Some people were a Utile mpatienl collection of huge inner tubes paddle wheelers raits and miniature coal barges the water shallow it was the land lubber crowd went nuts Cars Jammed the of the road between the Tenth line and tic I I ne paper mill dam on Road above Glen Several hundred spectators as well as dozens journal and television craned over bridges or clung to si banks lo watch the loot ng chaos The large crowds drawn by warm temperatures the ty of the race which has given the local sponsors provincial acclaim meant bust for the Glen Town Hall Committee Grog Shop and a nearby peanut and popcorn vendor Although the usually shallow level his on discouraged many sis there were only Ih s year about half what the race normally attracts participants seemed to enjoy he challenge of navigating around shoals and other suddenly grounded boaters For most It was a onehour trek downriver Perhaps because Mr visit which required extra police race organizers feel there was less rowdl at this year event Complaints from neighbors appear to be limited to Continued from page service organizations entered Race chairman Jack Lee said about three or four Jaycee clubs from province were represented Three Georgetown businesses away with the category when the awards presented at the victory dance Saturday night in Acton Keith Perkins Roy Kerton Peter Conway and Jim skippered a craft sponsored by Georgetown Chrysler local Records on Wheels outlet and Painting A consolation award went to an unknown commercial entry raced by Paul Under hi James Taylor Terry M lie and Davidson Although late arrivals on the river the Saint John Ambulance entry sirens blaring and sporting pirates convinced Judges to give it the Best Presented award for community service entries A bottomless coal box shaped craft by plastic floats attached to the gunnels Lieutenant Governor John Alrd eye early In the race Sailed by Jim and G the boat look the lies I Presented ze in Ihe individual crazy craft category A similar for commercial entries went to delivery services The race and the ensuing dance were completely successful Mr Lee told The Herald Sunday commending the efforts of fellow members and other which pitched into the event a smooth operation About club members and a halfdozen Joy cedes manned the registration desk rigged safety netting across the finish line at the River Road Paper Mill Dam cleaned up debris and watched for boaters who had fallen into Ihe river The Juycecs were also Joined by St John a Ambulance volunteers the Georgetown District High School Outers Club the Georgetown Shore Patrol Venturers Fifth Georgetown Rovers and the Fourth Georgetown Scout troop Despite the premature start which literally left Lieutenant Governor speechless the race ran with few hitches Mr Lee said Boaters seemed more concerned about removing their craft Instead of scrapping them along the riverside which had been a problem In previous years police were lenient on an abundance of parking violations and there were no Injuries reported Ah on a Saturday afternoon The lilting sounds of guitar he splash of he Credit waves against rolling Inner lube While all around then were losing Ihrlr heads dnd heir din respect running shoes oars and raft Imben this group of floaters coasted amiably along he shoreline Speaking of trips down he river Deliverance finally relaxed and tried to regain their land leg at the paper mill dam above Glen Williams where weary can be lough many armchair admirals discovered Saturday