******* Obviously this is on rain or shine, lightning in the area would be an issue, check this page after 2PM on event day for any update.
Just a note for any would be photographers out there ... Your presence on the water is an implicit agreement between you and the organizer of this event that any harm coming to you or your personal items is strictly at your own risk. You agree that you will not hold the event organizer nor the participants in the event for any damages caused to personal items such as electronics and cameras caused by water damage, flying paddles, unintended or intended kayak roll overs, acts of God, or other unspecified mishaps. Should you decide to bring personal items onto a water craft during this event, you do so at your own risk.
What is this event all about? The concept is simple. This is a "Sponge War" event, our 3rd annual.
Bring your boat (or borrow one from a friend). Nothing with a motor will be allowed.
Bring your sponges, the large car wash type would be best.
Bring your water gun and buckets, anything to help make sure no one leaves dry.
No balls - even a wet tennis ball hurts.
No water balloons -we don't want litter.
The event will only last for a short period of time, 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
An optional activity to make this event a little more fun involves collecting a rubber duck and placing it into a basket. Somewhere near the posted coords (out in the water) you will find someone with a collection of ducks and ask them for one. When you are given a duck you will write your name on it and make your way to a container and drop your duck in.
Now the fun part - while you are making your way to the basket it is open season on you. You will be soaked with wet sponges and water guns. After you have dropped off your duck you are welcome to join the gauntlet.
Anyone on the water is in play and is an acceptable target. Friendly fire is expected and encouraged.