Dragon Boat Racing, Khao Tao 2023

[Big Boy]

Yes, I'm really looking forward to my visit tomorrow. Today was one of those rare days that I just couldn't get to the lake. Be sure, weather permitting, I'll probably post a few dozen pics tomorrow evening.

[deptrai]

We stopped by and watched a couple of the races today. Not as crowded as I feared.

Dave

[Big Boy]

Yes, it was quite a leisurely wander around the lake this morning. Parking was easy as well.

It seemed not as well supported this year, but maybe we've been on a different day before. All of today's boats seemed huge. I'm sure some of the boats were smaller at previous events. Not as colourful as I remember as well, but an excellent event all the same.

I'm currently sorting through 710 photos - don't worry, there will be quite a big hatchet job before I post any.

[Big Boy]

Hatchet job done (photo edit). Here are a few snaps from my visit to the event earlier today.

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A casualty of the event?

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I wonder if the offerings brought them luck.

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[HHTel]

Great job, BB!

[pharvey]

We stopped by and watched a couple of the races today. Not as crowded as I feared.

Bet it was bloody loud though!!

Nice photo's BB - at first glance I though the boat was capsizing in 09424!!