Submitted by: Scott Soderberg, Communications ChairPhotos courtesy of Rotarian Karl Everett
The 17th Annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival took place August 24th -25th on Barker’s Island in Superior, WI. Produced by 3 Rotary clubs, Duluth Harbortown, Superior Club #40 and Superior Sunrise Centennial Rotary. 65 teams on the water included North Shore, Bemidji, Duluth #25 & Eco Rotary (combined) along with Canadian teams from Thunder Bay and Winnipeg, a great contingent from the breast cancer survivor groups and even a crazy Irishman who magically appears every year and answers to Michael Murphy!
The theme of the weekend is F-U-N and after over 40 heats, medalists were named in All-Women’s, Bronze, Silver and Gold divisions to cap off a beautiful day of paddling and camaraderie.
District governor Blaine was on hand to present Paul Harris Fellow pins to 2 long-time festival participants and supporters and helped celebrants usher in a new partnership with Earth Rider Brewery, who had crafted a special Dragon Ale that was enjoyed by most!