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An action-packed highlight of the annual Cundy’s Harbor Days festival, the lobster crate races at Holbrook’s Wharf send most of those brave enough to enter into the harbor after just a few steps. In this year’s version, just three contestants — all in the under-100-pound category — returned to the float dry.
The races are organized by the nonprofit Holbrook Community Foundation, which operates the wharf as part of its mission to preserve the village’s working waterfront.
Frankie Jean, 11, finishes a clean run during the lobster crate races at Holbrook’s Wharf in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. Jean, who was one of only three contestants to finish the 30-crate course, won the under-100-pound weight class for the third year in a row with a time of 16.9 seconds. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
First-time competitor James Wyman, 9, of Harpswell, tries to keep his balance during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. His three siblings also competed. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Graham York, 5, gets a helping hand from Joan Melroy as he attempts the lobster crate racecourse in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. York’s grandmother, safety volunteer Jen Thomas Stuart, was keeping a watchful eye from her kayak. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Contestants line up for the lobster crate races at Holbrook’s Wharf in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. A highlight of the annual Cundy’s Harbor Days festival, the races are organized by the nonprofit Holbrook Community Foundation. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Florence Taylor, 8, grimaces as she falls into the water during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Dominic Hooper, 13, loses his balance during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Duncan Wood windmills his arms to try to maintain his balance during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. He did not succeed. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Winslow Bergstrom, 11, smiles after making it to the sixth crate during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Griffin Bichrest, 8, makes a splash after toppling from the fifth crate during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Riley Parham, 10, makes a misstep on the third crate during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Jack Wyman, 8, minds his balance as he navigates the 30-crate course during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. He was one of three contestants to make it out and back, coming in second overall with a time of 55.1 seconds. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Andrew Shore takes a full-length tumble into the water after conquering 11 crates during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Michael Averill, 11, concentrates on making his third crate during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Maisie Casto, 12, uses her arms to keep her balance on the slippery surface during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. She made it to the fourth crate before that balance deserted her. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Charlie Miller makes a wave after traversing five crates during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Nate Ziminsky prepares to hit the water after achieving a six-crate run during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. The crates are partially filled with rocks to add some stability to the tricky course. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Dana Herrick tumbles into Cundy’s Harbor after four crates during the lobster crate races on Aug. 1. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Zander Leeman makes a splash as he falls from the seventh crate during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Zach Eaton attacks the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. He made it to the fourth crate before hitting the water. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Dylan Cardon takes a confident step toward the second crate during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. He successfully maneuvered his way past that crate but fell off the third. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Nick Garty takes a spectacular fall after hitting seven crates during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Cayla Hammaker loses her footing but not her sandals on the third crate during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Silas Miller looks strong as he navigates the slippery course during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. Miller won the over-150-pound category with a total of 12 crates. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
Garrett Hammaker leans precariously as he attempts to stay upright during the lobster crate races in Cundy’s Harbor on Aug. 1. “I signed up and gave it a go and got a little wet,” said Hammaker, who fell after three crates. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo)
