Ally and Paul Sandford leading the race.
How Did Paul and Ally Take the Win?
With only two months of training, Paul and Ally Sandford were crowned the winners of the double kayak race.
Paul and Ally were interviewed after the race. Paul said, "We kayak every weekend for fun. We did not expect to win, but I guess our weekend hobby has turned into a competitive sport".
Paul and Ally were tied with the team in blue kayak for the majority of the race. Something happened in the water that guided them to the win.
Ally said, "We were tied with the blue kayak the whole time until they paddled to far out and got pulled by the current. We may not be experienced kayakers, but we have learned our way around this beach and we know which currents to avoid, which put us at a great advantage".
Congrats to our winners this summer and we hope they return to participate in next year's race. Their fans will be looking for them next summer!
Saconesset Hills News
Sandford Family Takes Kayaking Championship
On August 23, 2014, the neighborhood had its first annual kayak race. After only purchasing the kayak in June, Paul Sandford and his daughter Ally did not need much expierence to take the lead. The race was a total of 5 miles long, going from the lazy river to the swamp and back. To learn more about upcoming events, click here.
Congrats to Tina Sandford, Winner of Single Kayak Race
Tina Sandford came in first place in the single kayak race after months of training. The single kayak race was the most competitive out of all the kayak races. She received the first place medal! The Sandford family took the gold in both the single and double kayak races!
Want to Sign Up for Next Summer's Kayak Race?
When the weather starts getting warm again, start training because competition is getting heavy! Sign up for next year's race by emailing lrsandford@loyola.edu. Please include which race you would like to participate in (single or double) within the context of the email.
