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On behalf of the Belfast Rotary Club we want to thank everyone who helped, supported and enjoyed the 2010 Belfast Harbor Fest. Friday through Sunday we had a terrific festival at Steamboat Landing and the Belfast Commons. The weather was perfect, crowd was great, and the volunteers friendly and enthusiastic.
The turnout for the Inaugural Bug Run 5k went beyond our wildest dreams, the winners: Jenna Krajewski and Todd Gagnon, walking away with 20 pounds of lobster each! The blueberry pancake breakfast garnered more attendees than expected, but with the help of a great crew of volunteers everyone was served delicious pancakes quickly and with a smile. The Launch Party was held under the big tent on Friday and was hosted by David and Sarah Carlson of Marshall Wharf Brewery. We heard some fabulous music, enjoyed great Marshall Wharf beer and bratwurst.
The National Boatbuilding Challenge saw 10 teams of two compete to build the 12 foot wooden skiff, Passy12, in under 4 hours. The teams carried their boats to the harbor and had a relay race to see who was the fastest rower and who’s boat would take on the least amount of water. This year for the first time we had a tie for first place with Team Sagaas and Calamity III sharing honors. They split the prize money and both names will go on the trophy. And acquiring boatbuilding skills without the pressure of time, the folks who participated in the Compass Project boat building seemed to be having a great time, and they built some beautiful little boats.
Those attending the Sardine Extravaganza saw wonderful music and poetry throughout the day, too. Then they joined in a parade past Stinson’s and formed the World’s longest Contra Dance across the footbridge!
It was a great weekend of small boats in Belfast and would not have been possible without the help and support of so many people and businesses. We would like to especially thank our major sponsors: 3Tides and Marshall Wharf Brewery, EBS, Hamilton Marine, Robbins Lumber, Viking Lumber, The Maine Thread, Wooden Boat Magazine and media partner Points East; the Belfast Rotary Club and its members; Toni Mailloux; the over 60 volunteers who helped out over the weekend; and of course everyone who came down and had a great time on the Belfast waterfront!
Thank you once again,
See you at the 2011 Fest on August 20!
Belfast Harbor Fest Committee
David Crabiel, Chairman
John Carrick
Marjorie Crowley
Doug Smith
Karin Spitfire
Andrea Walker
Su Wood
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belfastharborfest@gmail.com