September 24, 2001

 

Asian Festival at Riverfront Plaza held September 22, 2001

The 1st Annual Dragon Boat Races were held at Riverfront Plaza with 40 corporate and regional racing clubs competing. Teams came from as far away as Boston and New York. Competitive levels were determined based on times rowed in the first races.

The Riverfront Recapture / MDC team was made up of : Rick Alvarado, Bob Beeman, Denise Bennett, Mario Calderone, Hyzell Collins, Catherine Corto Mergins, Trudy Gates, Troy Hester, Janis McCarroll, Colleen McCarthy, Keith Mitcheltree, Anthony Patrizzo, Renee Poirier, Bert Quintana, George Robertson, Eustace Rose, Stephanie Russo, James Sanchez, Star Smith, Julian Tinsley, Jay Walker.

Racing in the “B” Division, our team was victorious in their quarterfinal and semifinal races. In the finals, they captured the silver medal finishing second by only half a length to a rowing club from Boston. And this from a team that had only practiced twice before.

Riverfront Recapture dragon boat crew including MDC employees

Riverfront Recapture dragon boat with MDC crew members
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Second Place winners: Riverfront Recapture crew!

Riverfront Recapture crew wins second place
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