Fishermen’s Festival

Thu, 04/23/2015 - 10:15am

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Rachel Gentry, Brittani Hartley and Marissa Peters shovel bait. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

Reigning Champion Griffin Kristan won the Crate Running competition, running across 340 crates. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Abel Bryer made it to crate no. 7 in the crate race. "That's seven more than I thought I'd get," he said. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

A codfish runner approaches the finish line. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

First event of the 2015 Fishermen’s Festival was cod relay. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

Fishermen’s Festival Committee members Corey Pottle and Brenda Blackman enjoy a well-earned break at the fish fry after the morning’s activities. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Elena Smith of Mine Oyster and Boathouse Bistro, readies for the Oyster Extravaganza. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

In honor of the proud, independent Maine fishermen who lost their lives at sea. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

Smith Climo and John O’Connell begin the memorial service.

Smith Climo leads the gathering in “America the Beautiful.” SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

Photo of John O’Connell and Rev. Ami Sawtelle

Reading the names. John O’Connell and Rev. Ami Sawtelle took turns reading the 233 names of local fishermen lost at sea. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

The Coast Guard honor guard stand at attention by the Fishermen’s Memorial during Sunday’s service. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

Local clergy assembled at the Fish Pier to bless the fleet. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

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Rachel Gentry, Brittani Hartley and Marissa Peters shovel bait. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

Reigning Champion Griffin Kristan won the Crate Running competition, running across 340 crates. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Abel Bryer made it to crate no. 7 in the crate race. "That's seven more than I thought I'd get," he said. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

A codfish runner approaches the finish line. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

First event of the 2015 Fishermen’s Festival was cod relay. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

Fishermen’s Festival Committee members Corey Pottle and Brenda Blackman enjoy a well-earned break at the fish fry after the morning’s activities. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Elena Smith of Mine Oyster and Boathouse Bistro, readies for the Oyster Extravaganza. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

In honor of the proud, independent Maine fishermen who lost their lives at sea. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

Smith Climo and John O’Connell begin the memorial service.

Smith Climo leads the gathering in “America the Beautiful.” SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

Reading the names. John O’Connell and Rev. Ami Sawtelle took turns reading the 233 names of local fishermen lost at sea. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

The Coast Guard honor guard stand at attention by the Fishermen’s Memorial during Sunday’s service. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

Local clergy assembled at the Fish Pier to bless the fleet. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

Fishermen’s Festival is finally here! Bookmark this page for up-to-the-minute event results. To check out our ever-growing Fishermen’s Festival Photo Gallery, click here. To submit photos yourself, email pix@boothbayregister.com.

Codfish Relay

High School Codfish Relay

First: Senior Class wins! (5:37)

Second: Juniors (5:41)

Third: Sophomores (6:18)

Fourth: Freshmen (7:16)

The senior class included: Antonio Maulolo, Julian Aponte, Sinead Miller, Lucas Leighton

The junior class team included: Hannah Morley, Brad Tibbetts, Matthew Burnham, Abel Bryer

The sophomore team included: Kate Friant, Sam Betts, Carter Babcock, Joey Paolillo

The freshman team included: Maddie McLellan, Jo Shaw, Hunter Arsenault, Isaac Knapp

Small Fry Codfish Relay

First: Seventh Grade wins! (2:58)

Second: Eighth Grade (3:13)

Third: Sixth Grade (3:36)

Fourth: Fifth Grade (3:48)

The eighth grade team included: Alex Eason, Riley Sullivan, Olivia Paolillo, Blake Erhard

The seventh grade team included: Nick Morley, Hunter Crocker, Chloe Arsenault, Hali Goodwin

The sixth grade team included: Ben Pearce, Owen Barter, Rachel Gentry, Marissa Peters

The fifth grade team included: Matt Sullivan, Zoe Eason, Della Hahn, Mia Eason

Bait Shoveling

In the ever-contentious Bait Shoveling competition:

Heat 1: Nick Morley and Hunter Crocker won against Emma Pearce and Mady McLellan!

Heat 2: Rachel Gentry, Brittani Hartley and Marissa Peters won against Colby Babcock and Chris Hamblett.

Crate Running

One of the most popular events of Fishermen’s Festival! Twenty-nine participants will battle to be named “fleetest of foot” in this Fishermen’s Festival staple event.

Stay tuned for results!

Reigning Champion Gryffin Kristan won, running 340 crates

Mara Gentry, 332 crates

Other participants included: Grace Campbell, Arial Alamo, Hannah Hills, Byran Hills, Ethan Barter, Della Hahn, Bobby Clarkson, Toby Clarkson, Maddox Cusumano, Nolan Conlin, Nora Conlin, Patrick Conlin, Rachel Gentry, Mara Gentry, Abigail Orchard, Maddie Orchard, Mia Eason, Callen Eason, Mason Paquette, Collin Owens, Wyatt Lorrain, Kate Friant, Sinead Miller, Antonio Maulolo, Abel Bryer, Gabe Carron and Hunter Arsenault.