Floatilla

I figured I might as well eventually put these online. On September 1st, Suttons Bay attempted to break a world record for the number of joined canoes and kayaks (aka, flotilla), which, as it happened, took place on the beach next to where I work. Naturally, I was there with my camera. Just a quick post, because I'm at college now, and free time is in short supply. More about that later. Enjoy!













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