THE TRENT RIVER HAS A NEW CREW OF LEGENDS!
What a day at Union Point Park! The 2026 Great Trent River Raft Race was one for the history books—full of heart, hustle, and some seriously impressive engineering.
Huge congratulations to all our winners who conquered the river! Check out the champions who took home the gold, silver, and bronze:
Anything That Floats1st Place: #93 Three Stars & One Stripe/MOEN (Cpt. Jaylecia Maanoa)
2nd Place: #80 Party Time (Cpt. Megan McCollum)
3rd Place: #50 2one2design (Cpt. Fran Hughes)
Paddle Category1st Place: #83 Kavsijakavua (Cpt. Bryaham Rodriques)
2nd Place: #30-A The Castaways - FedEx (Cpt. Shane Naber)
3rd Place: #38 Fenrir Fury (Cpt. Joe Seeley) — Shoutout to the team for donating their winnings to the Craven County Sheriff’s Animal Rescue Program! 
Pedal Category1st Place: #132 Ole Yeller (Cpt. Wally Seigo)
2nd Place: #46 B/S/H/ Freedom Cruisers (Cpt. David Harr)
3rd Place: #45 Queen Anne’s Revenge (Cpt. Mike Willoughby)
Just For Fun AwardsWe also had to recognize the teams that made the day unforgettable:
People’s Choice: #93 Three Stars & One Stripe / MOEN
Best Costume: #38 Fenrir’s Fury (Donated winnings to Religious Community Services!)
Most Creative: #45 Queen Anne’s Revenge
Broken Paddle Award: #71 Saint Porphyrious (Cpt. Caleb)