The Lake Youth Foundation sponsored its 7th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake of the Woods Saturday. Pre-race judges Courtney Farrel, Miss Orange County, Daniel Benedict of the LOW Lions Club, and LOWA Vice President Margaret Darby selected "Thor" as Best in Show, "USS LOW Vets" as Most Likely to Float, and "The Banana Boat" as recipient of the "Titanic Award." Spectator votes carried "Molly Brown" to victory in the "People's Choice" award. Pictured, clockwise from top: "Thor," right, leads the LOW Vets Club entry, center, and the AARP boat, left, down the home stretch. Despite being chosen by the judges to receive the "Titanic Award," for their entry, Christos, left, and Corrado Apostolakis, right, paddled "The Banana Boat" to victory in the Age 10 and Under Race. TJ Murphy and James Sagar paddle "Dumpster Diva" in the Age 10 and Under race. Race official Melanie Phillip explains the layout of the race course to competitors before they venture onto the water. Race judge Courtney Farrel presents an award to Max Yarrow, Captain of the Best in Show winning "Thor." Left to right, Anthony Albrecht, Noah Jones, and Jason Hileman battle for the lead around the first mark. Winners included: 10 and Under, The Banana Boat, Corrado Apostolakis,Christos Apostolakis; Age 11-14, LOW Players "Oklahoma," Thomas Gildersleeve, John Paul Gildersleeve; Ages 15-18, Army Ranger, Jason Hileman, Anthony Albrecht; Parent and Child, Thor, Max Yarrow/Rob Yarrow, Timmy Barr; Civic/Club, U.S.S. LOW Vets, Nathan Hileman, Mark Albrecht.

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