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Young boaters race their homemade crafts in Anything Floats race at Monson Summerfest

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom
SUMMERFEST BOAT RACE — The Anything Floats race returned as part of Monson Summerfest on Saturday, July 17, with competitors racing their homemade crafts from the boat launch across the Lake Hebron cove to the Lakeshore House dock. The “Half A Float Canoe,” left, won in the race between it and the “Cardboard Cruiser.” The “Half a Float Canoe” also earned Best in Show honors while the “Cardboard Cruiser” earned Most Creative recognition.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom
HALF A FLOAT CANOE — The “Half A Float Canoe” earned top speed honors in the Anything Floats race during Monson Summerfest on July 17. The craft was also awarded Best in Show honors by contest judges.
Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom
CARDBOARD CRUISER — The “Cardboard Cruiser” finished second during the mid-afternoon July 17 Anything Floats race as part of Monson Summerfest. The homemade craft also earned Mos Creative honors.

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