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On Saturday, May 9, twenty-six kayaks set out on the third annual Salt Springs Classic Kayak Race and Fun Paddle. The 5+ mile race began at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park at Old Post Road and ended at Sims Park, New Port Richey at the site of the Cotee River Seafood Festival. The weather was beautiful, the water was calm and the competition was tough. First to cross the finish line was Brent Postma with a time of 47 minutes and 34 seconds, 6 minutes and 16 seconds better than his 2008 winning time. Steve Lasorsa, Mark Buga and Ed Lawlor, all under a one-hour time, followed him.

New to the race was a category for tandem kayaks. Coming in first in this new division were Mike and Luana Moran with a time of 53 minutes, 24 seconds. Closely behind were Corey Denninger and Nick Makris, only 2 seconds back. Third place went to Ken and Shaun Walker. Fourth place went to the mother and son team of Felicia and Peyton Webb. This race event participation was Peyton’s Mother’s Day gift to his mom. Great idea!

The fun paddle allowed all who kayaked a chance to enjoy some fun time on the water. Not only people participated. Wyatt Brewer even paddled with his 2 pooches, as they relaxed under their doggie canopy. Bringing in the rear of the group were Robert Bacon, Louise Layton and Sylvia Wilson who were not the least concerned to be last. After all, they signed up for a “fun” paddle and that’s exactly what they had.

Race Results ...

Category	Participant	Time
Over 15 feet
First	Brent Postma	47:34
Second	Steve Lasorsa	55:38
Third	Ed Lawlor	58:22
15 feet and under
First	Mark Buga	55:42
Second	Lance Watkins	58:45
Third	Mark Travis	106:44
Tandem
First	Mike & Luana Moran	53:24
Second	Corey Denninger & Nick Makris	53:26
Third	Ken & Shaun Walker	106:26
Other Results
	Carol Seltman	109:27
	Sherry Stamback	120:08
	Tom Flaherty	122:04
	Felicia & Peyton Webb	123:09
	Wyatt Brewer	123:37
	Dot Brewer	123:39
	Sharon Mead	129:14
	Janet Gore	135:36
	Dave Bennett	136:37
	Judy Bennett	136:44
	B. & Wells Stuchell	139:00
	Robert Bacon	148:45
	Louise Layton	149:16
	Sylvia Wilson	149:41

Registration for the race.	Park Manager, Toby Brewer, outlining the rules and regulations at the captain's meeting.
Kayaks ready to launch.	Awaiting the starting gun.
Kayaks entering the Gulf.	Steve Lasorsa in kayak #4.
Corey Denninger and Nick Makris paddle tandem.	Mark Buga paddling fast.
Ed Lawlor in the Cotee River.	Dot and Wyatt Brewer.
Mother and son team Felicia and Peyton Webb.	Carol Seltman having fun.
Lance Watkins in #23.	Ken and Shaun Walker on the Cotee River.
Sherry Stamback.	Tom Flaherty.
Wyatt Brewer and pooches.	On the Cotee River.
Nearing the finish.	Barbara Stuchell and Darlene Well paddle tandem.
Lead safety boat with Marcia and Jack LaManna.	Robert Bacon, Louise Layton and Sylvia Wilson.
Follow up safety boat with Toby Brewer and crew.	The awards crew ready to present the winning paddles.
The winners