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Tiara Collins repeats as Sling N’ Squash women’s champion

Big Chill Surf Cantina hosts sixth annual event created in memory of Punkin Chunkin
The Big Chill Surf Cantina hosted the sixth annual Sling N’ Squash Nov. 11. Tiara Collins, shown, defended her title in the women’s division. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
Chris Flood
November 18, 2023

Story Location:
Big Chill Surf Cantina
19406 Coastal Highway
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
United States

Big Chill Surf Cantina hosted the sixth annual Sling N’ Squash in its parking lot Nov. 11. Dozens of contestants competed for respect and cash – $250 for first, $100 for second and $50 for third.

In the men's division, Collin Healey finished first, with Cody Monoger in second and Aaron Shahan in third.

In the women's division, Tiara Collins defended her title with a first-place finish. Dawn Snyder finished second and Becca Anderson finished third.

The event was started as a way to keep alive the pumpkin-tossing tradition, started by Punkin Chunkin years ago, in Sussex County. This year, pumpkins were donated from Fifer Orchards.

Recognizing the event was taking place on Veterans Day, half of each participant’s $30 registration fee and a portion of sales went to the Wounded Warriors Project.

 

Supplies needed for a pumpkin-throwing contest are limited – a warning sign, hay bales and a measuring stick
Aaron Shahan eyes up the squash zone on his way to finishing third.
Local artist Sean Bernhardt created this year’s design.
Ali McKenna put those hay bales to good use during her toss.
Outdoors Delmarva host Jason Lee covered the event and participated.
Big Chill Surf Cantina brand manager Matt Garbutt holds the American flag during the playing of the national anthem.
Noah Baugher put in so much effort that he lost his hat and almost his shirt.
Collin Healey looks on as his pumpkin flies through the air. He ended up in first place.
A few dozen pumpkins sit out ready to be picked and then tossed.
Cody Monger, left, and Bryon Flick take their time picking out the perfect pumpkin. Monger finished second.
Mike Ridings marks the splat point with blue chalk and then picks up the collateral damage.
Cathy Masciarelli didn’t make the cut to the second round, but she was was dressed the best.
Don Carter gets in a little calisthenics before competing.

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Chris Flood has been working for the Cape Gazette since early 2014. He currently covers Rehoboth Beach and Henlopen Acres, but has also covered Dewey Beach and the state government. He covers environmental stories, business stories and random stories on subjects he finds interesting, and he also writes a column called Choppin’ Wood that runs every other week. He’s a graduate of the University of Maine and the Landing School of Boat Building & Design.

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