DLIELC COMPETES IN CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA

(POSTED ON 24 aUG 10)

Two DLI entries participated in this year’s Lackland Regatta at the Warhawk swimming pool.  The Staff’s entry was from the Information Technology (IT) section and the Philippines Students’ , headed by Maj Duque, represented our student body.  DLI competed against 20 other boats and did very well against them, both teams placing in the top six.. In the intra-organizational competition, the student beat out the staff by a nose.  All the boats were made of Cardboard and Duct Tap, capable of holding a crew of two—Captain and 1st Mate.  The Regatta, or race, was rated on four categories:  Organizational involvement, cheers, boat creativity, and speed.  Both vessels were well crafted with none obtaining any water after a 25-year run, which could not be said about seven others that did not make it past 10 yards.  Everyone had a good time with good music, games, and free food thanks to the Base Services department who hosted the Summer Festival. (Story by Will Esperon and Photios provide by Tony Cole and Richard Nevarez)

IT Entry Capt Shannon Donahue & 1st Mate Mike Flores

DLI Teams on the starting line.

Click here to view race video.