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Dunnellon Duck Race 2021

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Dunnellon Duck Race 2021

Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

The Ducks were calling, they wanted to float down the famous Rainbow River and race in the Dunnellon Duck Race on Saturday, September 25, 2021 starting at 8:00 AM. The race was hosted by the Dunnellon Chamber & Business Association in conjunction with several non-profit organizations who are members of the DCBA.

Proceeds to Benefited:

300 Quackers were Adopted:

Each of the participating non-profits had ducks available for adoption, there were 500 ducks looking for a new family. The ducks are approximately 8″ long, made of wood, and are identified by the colors on their tail feather and a number on their backs. FACT: These ducks were created and built over 30 years ago, they are ready for the next race.

NEW THIS YEAR 

1. Modifies

75 MOD ducks were created, to look like the original ducks but are slightly different. The MOD ducks were not the same dimensions or weight as the original ducks that were built over 30 years ago. Because of the differences, the MOD  ducks will not race with the other ducks, instead, they will have their race – The Modifies.

Sponsors took the modified ducks home to work on decorating, paint, add logos or business or organization names, add cool designs, props, etc. to the ducks, BUT did not remove any part of the duck or add any motorized part to help move the duck float down the river. The owners did keep the ducks after the race some donated them back to the DCBA to be used next year. 

2. Race Day

There was to be 20 HEAT races for the Adopted Ducks, winners were announced and placed in the “Winners Circle”. Top 20 Heat winners raced in the FINAL RACE – Prizes for 1st, 2nd,  3rd place winners and bragging rights.

Modified Muscovy Ducks – There were 3 HEAT races for the modified ducks, winners were be announced and placed in the “Winners Circle”.  The top three winners raced in the FINAL Race – WInner received $100 and bragging rights.

Best Decorated Modified Duck – $25 prize, there were 2 winners selected. They made their Duck look the best, used their imagination, and had fun. 

Winners of the 2021 Dunnellon Duck Race!

1st- 207 Neck & Back Care Center

2nd- 48 Beverly & Monty Snyder

3rd- 142 Byrd Family

Heat winners

1- Duck 2 & 6

2- Duck 48

3- Duck 57

4- Duck 81

5- Duck 119

6- Duck 142

7- Duck 168

8- Duck 198

9- Duck 207

10- Duck 250

11-Duck 264 & 262

 

Modified duck #46 owned by Kerri Gropper Tucker won the race and also won
most creative

Photos & Video of the Event

Steven Tallman of Nature Coast Web Design shows off his modified duck
Steven Tallman of Nature Coast Web Design shows off his modified duck, a pirate ship duck, the morning of September 25 prior to the Dunnellon Duck Race at Swampy's. Tallman's duck was recognized as one of the most creative ducks in the modified class.
Jeff Buchko plays "First Call" on the trumpet
Jeff Buchko plays "First Call" on the trumpet at the start of the Dunnellon Duck Race on September 25. The proceeds from the race benefitted several local nonprofits.
Gavin Keogh and several young volunteers from the Covenant Children's Home pass ducks back to the shore
Gavin Keogh and several young volunteers from the Covenant Children's Home pass ducks back to the shore after a heat during the Dunnellon Duck Race on September 25.
Alissa Martin of Wil-Power Foundation sets up a heat of ducks
Alissa Martin of Wil-Power Foundation sets up a heat of ducks at the starting line during the Dunnellon Duck Race for nonprofits on September 25. Wil-Power was one of the nonprofits that benefitted from the race.
Vinny Esposito of EXIT Riverside Realty in Dunnellon holds his grandson, Luthor, 2, as they watch the Dunnellon Duck Race
Vinny Esposito of EXIT Riverside Realty in Dunnellon holds his grandson, Luthor, 2, as they watch the Dunnellon Duck Race from the porch at Swampy's Restaurant on September 25. Esposito had adopted several ducks.
Alissa Martin of Wil-Power Foundation sets up a heat of ducks
Alissa Martin of Wil-Power Foundation sets up a heat of ducks at the starting line during the Dunnellon Duck Race for nonprofits on September 25. Wil-Power was one of the nonprofits that benefitted from the race.
At the Dunnellon Duck Race on September 25, Jacqueline Rodriguez from Dunnellon Dry Cleaners watches from her kayak
At the Dunnellon Duck Race on September 25, Jacqueline Rodriguez from Dunnellon Dry Cleaners watches from her kayak at the race's finish line for any ducks who escape from the lanes.
Brooke Beers, a volunteer for Wil-Power Foundation gets ready to hand modified ducks down to the starting line
Brooke Beers, a volunteer for Wil-Power Foundation gets ready to hand modified ducks down to the starting line during the Dunnellon Duck Race for nonprofits on September 25. Each nonprofit had several volunteers on hand during the race.
Attorney David Rojas of Clear Choice Title and Steve Tallman of Nature Coast Web Design hand modified ducks from Rojas' pontoon boat down to Alissa Martin
Attorney David Rojas of Clear Choice Title and Steve Tallman of Nature Coast Web Design hand modified ducks from Rojas' pontoon boat down to Alissa Martin for one of the modified duck heats at the Dunnellon Duck Race on September 25 at Swampy's.
AS Keith Carson of the Believe in Santa Foundation reports on the race, Ruff Pennington of American Legion Post 58 watches
AS Keith Carson of the Believe in Santa Foundation reports on the race, Ruff Pennington of American Legion Post 58 watches to see if the Legion's duck is in the lead during one of the modified duck heats at the Dunnellon Duck Race at Swampy's on September 25. The Believe in Santa Foundation was one of the nonprofits benefitting from the duck race fundraiser.
At Swampy's Bar & Grill om September 25, Emily Mintner and Alissa Martin of Wil-Power Foundation volunteer at the starting line of the Dunnellon Duck Race
At Swampy's Bar & Grill om September 25, Emily Mintner and Alissa Martin of Wil-Power Foundation volunteer at the starting line of the Dunnellon Duck Race for nonprofits. A half dozen nonprofits benefitted from the race in its second year.
Monty & Beverly Snyder's duck, number 48 took second place
Monty & Beverly Snyder's duck, number 48 took second place in the Dunnellon Duck Race on September 25 at Swampy's. The first place winner was Neck & Back Care Center, who won a two-night stay at any IMIC Hotel and other prizes valuing over $300.
The Byrd family, including Katie, 2, and Emily, 5, had the third place duck during the Dunnellon Duck Race for nonprofits on September 25.
The Byrd family, including Katie, 2, and Emily, 5, had the third place duck during the Dunnellon Duck Race for nonprofits on September 25.
Kerri Gropper Tucker shows off her modified duck, Daisy
Kerri Gropper Tucker shows off her modified duck, Daisy, who is decked out in true Rainbow River style. Tucker's duck won the race and the title of Most Creative modified duck during the Dunnellon Duck Race on September 25 at Swampy's.

Video from the 2021 Race

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