Racers try to stay afloat at annual Quick & Dirty Boat Race

Racers try to stay afloat at annual Quick & Dirty Boat Race

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Dom Ware and Kelsey Pagan in their umbrella boat, which won most creative design. Photo by Julianne Mosher
The boaters gearing up for the semi-finalist at the 9th Annual Quick and Dirty Boat Build at Port Jeff Harbor. Photo by Julianne Mosher
The four finalists out of seven boats that made their way to the last round at the starting line. Photo by Julianne Mosher
And they’re off! Photo by Julianne Mosher
The winning boat, appropriately named “The Winner” crossing the finish line. Photo by Julianne Mosher
Made out of plywood, whoever made it around the pier at the harbor first wins. Photo by Julianne Mosher
The seven boats had to paddle past the Seawolf boat docked at the pier. Photo by Julianne Mosher
The winning pair, Sunny Drescher and Peter Charmalambous, embracing after their win. Photo by Julianne Mosher
The second finalists and their boat, No. 1. Photo by Julianne Mosher
Third place winners, Avalon 1.25, paddling through the finish line. Photo by Julianne Mosher
She wanted to help out. Photo by Julianne Mosher
Doug and Chris’ families wanted a ride after the race. Photo by Julianne Mosher
Best design winners: Dom Ware and Kelsey Pagan for their boat “Sunny Days.” Photo by Julianne Mosher
Second place winners: Doug Santo and Chris Voorhis of “No. 1.” Photo by Julianne Mosher
Third place winners: Kayla Krakerand Alex Serina of “Avalon 1.25.” Photo by Julianne Mosher
Peter, of the winning boat retrieving his prize.
1st place winners: Peter Charmalambous and Sunny Drescher. Photo by Julianne Mosher

By Julianne Mosher

The ninth annual Sikaflex Quick & Dirty Boat build went off without a hitch Sunday, Aug. 25 as a week of hot and humid air turned into a clear, warm day for racing hand-built boats.

Seven teams built their boats out of plywood and calk over Saturday and early Sunday before taking them into the water to race a short circuit around Port Jefferson harbor in front of Harborfront Park.

Peter Charalambous and Sunny Drescher won the day with their boat “The Winner,” while Chris Voorhis and Doug Santo finished second with the boat called No. 1. Kayla Kraker and Alex Serina took up third in their craft called Avalon 1.25. Dominic Ware and Kelsey Pagan won best design award for their craft called Sunny Days.

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