ptember 20, 2008 - Ten members of Troop 626 participated in the Mercer Island Canoe Relay Race hosted by Troop 457, Mercer Island. The relay consisted of five legs, circumnavigating Mercer Island in Lake Washington. Two-person teams paddled each leg, changing teams at the mandatory stops on the island. The course is 
approximately 13 miles. The final task at the end of the course was to face Mr. Pinella, the Cascade District Commissioner who challenged each team to ten Scouting knowledge questions before officially "passing the finish line."Six Troops participated in the race. Our rowing team consisted of Jacob T, Ricky A, Adrian O, Connor A, Eric B, Jeffrey P, Riley H, Alex L, Jonathan P, and Byron W. In addition, we had Harrison K as alternate rower, Mr. Thackray as spotter boat captain, Mr. Lodge as spotter, and Mr. Ohlfs and Mr. Black as land transport cars to shuttle the rest of the team from waypoint to waypoint on the island.
The weather was wet, about 590 -- the "perfect" weather for a true northwesterner! But, the rowing was fierce and energetic. In the end we took fourth place, a respectable position our first time out of the gate. The race culminated
with an awesome picnic feast hosted by Troop 457. Check out more pictures here.We're all definitely looking forward to doing this again next year!
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