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Celebrating America at Lewes boat parade

Aboard the Moon Dog are (l-r) Amy Ballard, Jill Funk, Matt Funk, Kinsley Emmert, Jennie Peterson and Christophe Emmert. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
Nick Roth
July 4, 2019

The Lewes Fourth of July Boat Parade brought out more than a dozen patriotic vessels, each decorated from bow to stern in red, white and blue. 

Taking the grand prize was JR Squared, whose crew made the pontoon look like a steam paddle boat. First place went to Happy Our’s, whose large crew dressed to the nines in patriotic gear, including a Lady Liberty. 

Second place went to Capt. Jason King’s Moon Dog, while third place went to Miss Maggie of Capt. Dean Johnson. 

A special honorable mention award was given to Hilda Adams and Matt Grieg, dressed as Caesar Rodney and his horse. Adams rowed by herself from Roosevelt Inlet to Fisherman’s Wharf into the current with a strong headwind. 

 

Aboard the Moon Dog are (l-r) Amy Ballard, Jill Funk, Matt Funk, Kinsley Emmert, Jennie Peterson and Christophe Emmert. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
The boats come down the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal.
Jim Rivette waves to the judges.
The crew of the Happy Our’s tries to impress the judges. Shown in front are Laurel Dasher, left, and Teresa Cloman.
With the grand prize carving are (l-r) Scott Rivette of JR Squared, Bev Rosella of Freedom Boat Club, Jim Rivette of JR Squared, Albert Didden of the Overfalls Foundation, Mayor Ted Becker and Jim Hooban, president of the Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary.
The crew of Moon Dog shows off their second-place trophy.
The crew of Happy Our’s celebrates their first-place finish.
With the third-place trophy are (l-r) Bev Rosella of Freedom Boat Club, Albert Didden of the Overfalls Foundation, Dean Johnson of Miss Maggie, Mayor Ted Becker, Bob Kurland of Miss Maggie and Jim Hooban, president of the Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary.
Lady Hilda received honorable mention for rowing all the way from Roosevelt Inlet. Shown are (l-r) Bev Rosella of Freedom Boat Club, Matt Grieg of Lady Hilda, Albert Didden of the Overfalls Foundation, Hilda Adams of Lady Hilda, Mayor Ted Becker and Jim Hooban, president of the Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary.
Bev Rosella, left, of Freedom Boat Club waves to the judges with Loredana Rosella and their pup Sirena.
George Washington aka Jamie King and Ben Franklin aka Jason King are joined by a large contingent on Moon Dog.
Capt. Tim Conaway and the Fabulous Fourth of Julyers show off their patriotic spirit.
Capt. Bill Mitchell of A Boat With No Name brings his vessel past the judges.
Capt. Todd Hanney of The Lucifer brought along Devon, Wyatt, Glen and Chick.
Amanda Hankan celebrates the Fourth.
Capt. Dean Johnson’s Miss Maggie was the third-place boat.
Sea Scout Ship 198 entered the parade. Scouts on the boat are Carson Watts, Chris Dean, Ben Koly, Carl Losowski, Wyatt Snyder, Hannah Ganter and F.X. Patterson. Also aboard are adults Wayne Stacey, Allen Herman, Doc Patterson and Bill Sharp.
JR Squared was the grand-prize winner.
Hilda Adams, left, rowed from Roosevelt Inlet to Fisherman’s Wharf. Adams, a horse, was joined by Caesar Rodney aka Matt Grieg.

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Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams. 

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