Crazy Time Along The Ganaraska River In Port Hope

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It was an amazing day for the 39th Float Your Fanny Down The Ganny River Race in Port Hope on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Thousands of people lined the banks of the Ganaraska River for the race.
The 10 kilometre race for Crazy Craft has numerous obstacles including portaging around a dam and the infamous rapids before the finish line.
This year there were stand-up paddleboards including in the category.
There were many new crazy crafts this year including one made from cardboard and duct tape.

Most People on a Craft – Ship Happens
Best Crazy Craft Costume – SS Cowbells
Crowd Favorite – Moos Like Jagger
Best Engineered Crazy Craft – Pretty Darn Nice Raft
Fastest Crazy Craft – Canton Vikings 1:17:20
Best Canoe and Kayak Costure – Jenn Theberge

For photo gallery click http://nesphotos.zenfolio.com/p280017994

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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