Nineteen boats competed in the 17th annual St. Croix Christmas Boat Parade — even the Coast Guard decorated for the event. The parade could not have happened without the diligence of Sal Sanpere of Olympic Car Rentals. Every year, Sal tirelessly works to raise funds for the spectacular fireworks show that follows the boat parade. Sal’s committee, chaired by Trish Rhodes, works hard to make the entire day come together, from decorating a tree downtown – to coordinating vendors, a steel pan troupe, moko jumbies and bouncy houses – to getting boaters to participate – to judging – and finally to thanking all who donated beautiful prizes.
Special thanks to:
• SCUBA for course set-up/teardown
• DPNR Patrol Vessel
• VIPD Marine Unit
• Coast Guard – great way to join in the fun with boat decorations!
• Trish Rhodes and the Boat Parade committees
• Sponsors
• Santa Claus and his elf
2016 Christmas Boat Parade Winners:
Sail Boats
1st: Time Out
Power Cat
1st: Adventure
2nd: Gemini/Century
Power Boats Under 25 Feet
1st: Saorise
2nd: Checkmate
Power Boats 26-32 Feet
1st: Firefly
Power Boats 33-39 Feet
1st: Benita
2nd: Golden Eagle
Power Boats 40 Feet
1st: Irie Feelin
2nd: Milemark / Rotary
Power Boats 41+ Feet
1st: Reliance (SCUBA)
2nd: Renewed Interest
Best Lights
Tie: Living the Dream / USCG
Best Decorations
La Vie En Rose
Best Animation
Cat Chi
Best Music
Turn & Burn
Best Creativity
Live the Dash
Best Boat Overall
Heineken Barge