Nautical contraptions of beer cans - root beer cans for the kids - electrical tape and a hodgepodge of other household items raced along a specially designed course yesterday afternoon to capture victory and raise money for a local charity.
But don't be fooled by the laughter and cheers erupting from a pavilion at the Port Annapolis Marina. The Chesapeake Outdoor Group's event is a serious and competitive enterprise.
Contestants receive nine pages of regulations and a bucket of materials to build their...
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