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“Jack-to-Jack” model boat race in Glen Ellen, California

Today about noon we grabbed our cameras and headed down to the annual “Jack-to-Jack” model boat race (sponsored by the Jack London Yacht Club) by the bridge in downtown Glen Ellen. It’s a fun community event!

Last year there was so little water in the creek that the boats had to be sort of pushed along. This year there was so much water, and it was flowing so fast, that most of the boats couldn’t stay upright.

The one exception was an interloper raft that entered the race via Calabazas Creek.

Crowd looking over the boats
Crowd looking over the boats
One of the model boats
One of the model boats
Starting line
Starting line. Sonoma Creek is on the left, and Calabazas Creek is on the right. The kayaks are there to help the boats along if they get stuck.
The kayaker is moving the boat toward the middle of the creek.
The kayaker is moving the boat toward the middle of the creek.
Local celebrity Tommy Smothers
Local celebrity Tommy Smothers
Most of the boats are sponsored by local businesses
Most of the boats are sponsored by local businesses
Interloper raft
Interloper raft
Downtown Glen Ellen by the bridge
Downtown Glen Ellen by the bridge
Sipping cup souvenir
Sipping cup souvenir