The second annual Race the River dragon boat regatta went off without a hitch on Saturday in the Campbell River estuary.
The North Island’s Tri-Port Warriors took the title in the women’s division with a final race time of 1:49.5. Second place went to Campbell River’s River Spirit with a final time of 1:53.4 and third place went to Blazing Paddles with a final time of 1:55.7. In the mixed teams, first place went to Dragonflies with a time of 1:46.4; second went to Prevailing Wins with a time of 1:47; and third place went to Namax’sala with a time of 1:47.6. Seventeen teams competed in the races – seven in the mixed and 10 in the women’s. For full results see: racetheriver.ca
