Video: The Great Cross-Sound Race, round-trip from Alki

WSB photojournalist Christopher Boffoli covered today’s Great Cross-Sound Race from Alki to Blakely Rock and back — an annual tradition for Sound Rowers — with video and photos. Here’s his shot of the nautical chart of the course:

And a still shot of the winners, in #4, Rainer Storb and Todd Silver, who finished in 52:24:

In second, 16 seconds behind (according to the published results), the rower who’s finished first as a solo the past two years, Evan Jacobs; third place, 29 seconds behind 1st place, Tyler Peterson; fourth, at 54:36, race directors Jeff and Theresa Knakal. The competitors spanned a wide age range; here’s Jack Fleming emerging from Elliott Bay:

Also, a diverse range of watercraft:

In addition to Christopher’s video, photos and reporting above — Greg Wright e-mailed photos to share – here’s the always-impressive crowd shot, looking out from shore:

For Sound Rowers’ full-season race schedule, go here. (Added early Sunday – link to full results from Saturday’s race.)

6 Replies to "Video: The Great Cross-Sound Race, round-trip from Alki"

  • WS Dog Lover August 22, 2009 (10:22 pm)

    That looks like so much fun!!!!!!!!!

  • christopherboffoli August 23, 2009 (12:31 am)

    My Flickr stream with additional stills from Saturday’s race: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjboffoli/sets/72157622114969994/

  • Michael Lampi August 23, 2009 (11:20 am)

    Great interview and video!

    The Sound Rowers photos from the race are available online at http://www.soundrowers.org/photography/2009/GXSC2009/index.html. These were taken from the green/black pedal boat.

    The web mistress has not yet posted the link, but I expect it will be there shortly.

  • christopherboffoli August 23, 2009 (11:59 am)

    Michael Lampi has what I think are the best images of this event, from this year and from years past, including impressive on-the-water coverage as well. Definitely worth a look through the galleries if you have some time!

  • Evan Jacobs August 23, 2009 (2:22 pm)

    Thanks for covering the race again this year. I especially enjoyed the video and learning about the history of the race.

  • Beverly Storb August 23, 2009 (8:48 pm)

    Wonderful video and stills. They may prove useful for resolving friendly disputes over finish order!

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