Cranford’s 4th of July Canoe Race Winners Announced

CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford Recreation and Parks were pleased at the turnout at the Cranford Canoe Club. “The Canoe Races on the 4 ^th of July is one of Cranford’s best and oldest traditions,” said Steve Robertazzi, director of the department. “The day never seems to disappoint! Plus, we only had a couple of boats tip over!”

The Woodruff family won a number of events that day. “The canoe races are a wonderful Cranford tradition that my family enjoys. My husband and I were lucky to have our oldest and youngest sons with us to participate this year,” Karen Woodruff told TAPinto Cranford.

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“We taught them to canoe and kayak when they were young and enjoy it as a family activity," she continued. “We are fortunate to have the Rahway River in Cranford. It’s one of the many features of our small town that make us special, and we should care for. Thank you to the recreation department for hosting this great event every year. "

The 20204 winners are:

10-13 Years Old

1 ^st Place: Clay Willett & Myles Woodruff

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14-20 Years

1 ^st Place: Myles Woodruff & Sean Woodruff

21 Years and Older

1 ^st Place: Gregg Woodruff & Sean Woodruff

Mother & Child

1 ^st Place: Karen & Sean Woodruff

Father & Child

1 ^st Place: Chris & Caleb Mallo

Marathon 18 and Over

1 ^st Place: Louis Bock, Paul Buonaguro & Paul Starkey (this is their 8th time winning!)

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