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.
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.
