Downey Rotary wins boat race

Photos courtesy Rotary Club of Downey

DOWNEY -- Rotary Club of Downey beat all comers at the Rotary District 5280 picnic at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach on Aug. 25.

Paddlers President Greg Welch and past president Russell Skersick demonstrate their winning technique. District Cardboard Race Trophy sits on the prow.  

Second picture shows the cheering club members Dr. Dan Fox; Ray Brown, who designed and built the waterproof boat, and wife Cookie; Greg; Nate Mahoney; Patricia Megallon; Nicki and Russell Skersick and daughter Sydney, and Debbie Fox.