World champs Dundrum prove unbeatable again

26 July 2017

HUNDREDS of spectators flocked to Strangford Lough on Saturday and Sunday to watch a two-day festival of Skiffie races.

More than 250 competitors from Ireland, Scotland and further afield took part in a busy schedule of more than 20 races, including last year’s World Champions — Dundrum Coastal Rowing Club.

The Dundrum club came out on top after an intense two days of skiffie racing, to add to their 2016 World Championship win.

Competitors of all ages raced to the finish line in these traditionally-styled colourful rowing boats built by local communities and rowing clubs.

The festival atmosphere was in full swing with a race village packed with activities, including children making craft boats, pedalling their own milkshakes, watching wood turning and rope making demonstrations and playing laser tag, whilst older children and adults mastered the skills of paddle boarding.

Local food producers offered a selection of tasty treats and the day’s races turned into evening entertainment with live music.

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