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Kite Fly a hit at the spit

Over 120 participants of all ages took to the skies this past weekend in the 25th annual Father’s Day Kite Fly at Goose Spit.
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A FATHER AND DAUGHTER had a great homemade kite at this year’s KiteFly.

 

Families came from all over the Valley to get in on the fun, and take in all the colourful kites as they painted the sky.

Winners were as follows: Father’s Day Kite: Malena Burkholder, Kayla Sandi, Sam Low;

Hard Luck Flyer: Josh Ethier, Salina Hambly, Logan Wigger;

Stunt Kites: Janet Dings, James Bast, Dan Dings;

Family Entry: Dickman Family, Horne Family, Mallett Family;

Best Effort: Justina Scott, David Horwood, Larry Church;

Oldest Pilot: Bert Bearman;

Homemade Kite: Misa Gillis, Ian Sharp, Jack Bindernagel;

Smallest Kite: Macklin Johnson;

Largest Kite: Paul Horner;

People’s Choice: Zizou Braconnier, Alexa Pauletto, and Zach Andrews.

Courtenay Recreation wishes to thank to all of our sponsors and judges; Whale’s Tale Toys, C-NIC Traffic Services, The Father Involvement Network, and the Comox Valley Regional District, Mary Ann Rolfe, Susan Shantz, and Tom Morgan for making this event a huge success this year.

— Courtenay Recreation