Residents enjoy Delta Thunder speed boat races on Antioch waterfront
An SST-45 capsule boat races on the river in Antioch on Sunday, October 5, 2014 as part of the Delta Thunder V competition.
By Allen Payton
Antioch residents enjoyed watching the Delta Thunder V speed races on the Antioch waterfront on Sunday, October 5, 2014.
Unfortunately, the races couldn’t be held on Saturday, due to too much debris in the water. By that night, the big boats had left. So, the only ones left to race on Sunday afternoon were the SST-45 capsule speed boats.
But, a good turn-out by competitors and spectators helped the event turn out well. The races were held in memory of the late Antioch Councilman Gary Agopian and his widow Robin was on hand to receive a plaque honoring him, Sunday morning.
The event, organized by Frank Lozano of Inland Marine in Antioch, was a benefit for the Rivertown Jamboree non-profit organization working to bring that event back to Antioch’s downtown, next year.
For more information visit www.rivertownjamboree.com.
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SST-45 takes turn bridge in background
Welcome Race Fans sign
SST-45 capsule boat races on the river in Antioch 10-05-14
Allen: I would like to know how this person came to own the “Rivertown Jamboree” name. Isn’t her name Betty? Is it filed with IRS as a non-profit and if so under what name. Where would the money she raises go? Thanks
The Boat Races on Sunday were fun to watch. There was something for everyone at the Races including: Food, Drink, Raffle Prizes and a lot of friendly smiles and good will. After watching the races, we walked around the Marina and along the path behind the Marina that leads to the Dow Chemical Company Wetlands Preserve. It is a lovely walk with benches and exercise challenges along the way. There are so many wonderful things in Antioch to appreciate.
My son and grand kids loved it. They are on the river nearly every day until it rains. Glad there was such a good turn out. Too hot for us to go out.