What the heck is this you say? Well…Teams creative human powered art that must go thru the streets in a parade, then roll down the boat ramp into the bay, creating the biggest splash possible (or if you can’t do that–have an epic tip over) then paddle over to the dock and back. Lastly exit the water. In past years that was the hardest part but this year most made it out unscathed.
This years’ theme was Kinetic Komedy. Most the town dresses up in…well you’ll see…just about anything!
Here the MC is introducing Holey Moley ROLEY POLEY
Here the Mars Roamer is getting checked out by the judges and safety crew (you have to have a brake for the ramp and a life vest on. Just in case. Note all the non-participant costumes!
The Viking boat.
What a Hoot ! Never got to see it, so thanks for the pictures.
It’s highly entertaining!
Port Townsend looks like a fun and interesting town with unusual events.
Very odd!
My friend just told me he attended the same kind of event in San Francisco in the 70’s!