Narrows Group announces 2nd annual Grand Punt Race, Townies vs. Baymen
July 11nd, 2014 St. John’s, NL – The Narrows Group Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and enhancing The Narrows, the historic entrance to St. John’s harbour, announced today details of the 2nd annual Grand Punt Race, Townies vs. Baymen. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9th (weather permitting) at Harbourside Park in St. John’s, and will see “Townie” and “Baymen crews” compete in a race around St. John’s harbour. Charlie Anonsen, owner of the Scademia and one of the first tour-boat operators in the province, has donated a $3,000 purse to be divided between the winning men and women’s crews. The championship race will be called the Scademia in honour of Anonsen’s outstanding contribution. The event will consist of three races, with four punts in each race. The first race will be the men’s, involving two Townie and two Bay teams. The second race will be the women’s, again involving two Townie and Bay crews. The top Bay and Townie men’s and w