Since 2011, the Hymans have sent along photos of the race from the starting line.  Again this year, I have the pleasure to share them.    Here’s an orderly shuffle toward the starting blocks.

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Then the boats spin around and await the countdown.

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3– 2– 1   Hit the horn and push the throttle!

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Happy Labor Day 2015.

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Thanks much to William and Marian Hyman for use of these photos.

Click here for the post I did about the 2006 race, the first one I participated in.