Although there was choppy water and threatening skies, the 2009 Gunflint Canoe Races were a huge success, raising over $14,000 for the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department. Upper Left: Don’t try this at home! The ever-popular gunnel-pumping race is exciting and entertaining for the crowd. Upper Right: Sue Poche (left) of Trail Center may not have won the Cream Puff Eating Contest, but she got points for style. The winner was Megan Lessard (right) of Bearskin Lodge, who downed 30 creampuffs! Left: Winners? Katie and Graham Gillette of Des Moines IA and Gunflint Lake were the fast and furious—and successful—winners of the silent auction for an historic gnome from Gallagher’s Island on Magnetic Lake. Below: The cool weather was great for the folks paddling against big waves! Lower Right: A very delighted winner! Michele Graves of Apple Valley MN won the Wenonah Spirit Royalex II Canoe. Michele is the daughter of Melissa Anderson of Tucker Lake.
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