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Dewey sandcastle beats the 65-foot length record
Dewey Beach Infrastructure member Jim Tyler showed up to measure the castle. He announced “101 feet.”
June 29, 2019
Professional and amateur sandcastle builders gathered on Dewey Beach June 15 near the lifesaving station to build the longest sandcastle on the East Coast.
The world record is 17 miles accomplished by the Germans. But it wasn't real beach sand. Last year the Dewey sandcastle reached 65 feet and the attempt to beat the mark brought out some seasoned pros.
The idea behind the castle was to promote family-friendly activities on Dewey Beach.
Dewey Beach Infrastructure member Jim Tyler showed up to measure the castle. He announced “101 feet.”
Event organizers Darrell O’Connor and Marilyn Seitz and many volunteers spent the morning on the beach sculpting sandcastles.
Christopher Muscara adds his cupful of sand to the castle.
Volunteer and veteran sandcastle builder Andy West gives some pointers to Mac Koopman and Athena Gorgelas.
Darrell O’Connor, nine-time Rehoboth Beach Sandcastle Contest winner, refines the shape of a dolphin.
The work continues as the deadline of 1 p.m. approaches.
Stopping to add some small castles to the project are (l-r) Sloane Knanmuhs, Kinzie Bunting and Riley Knanmuhs.
