Some new events have been added this year for WAMBO 27, and they are set to use the waterways.
“The south-side will probably be the biggest it will ever be,” said Bil Wolsing, chair of the Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing committee.
“Before it was sort of small but now it is starting to evolve into something. Wayne Barnier our south-side manager has done an excellent job on keeping that area busy.”
Wolsing added: “Now we have the cardboard boat races and the inner tube races that will be going on there too. It’s something new that is enhancing the south side.”
This new event has been sponsored by Home Hardware in Wallaceburg.
People need to pre-register by July 31 to take part in the races.
The boat and paddles must be made of cardboard, duct tape only and may have a flag. For environmental and safety reasons there is no metal, wood, flippers, air pumps, egg beaters, plastic or motors.
For more details on this event, click here.
For this event and the inner tube races, you have to be over 18 to participate.
“There will be 12 inner tubes supplied and donated by O’Neil Tire for the inner tube races,” Wolsing said. “They are a huge WAMBO supporter.”
Wolsing added he is thrilled that the walking bridge work is completed in time for WAMBO
“That was all planned out ahead of time,” he said. “It was an issue that had to be taken care of. Obviously not just for WAMBO, although it does get used quite a bit for WAMBO.
Wolsing said he was in close contact with Coun. Jeff Wesley throughout the process.
“He was instrumental in keeping me informed,” he said. “It was good to know it was going to get done before WAMBO for sure.”
For all the information about WAMBO this year, visit their website by clicking here.
Watch for more featured stories leading up to the event.
– Photo: Kristin and Mark Verleyen are already prepared for the races with their boat, shown in the photo above.
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