JACKSON, Wyo. — Old Bill’s season is back for another year, kicked off by the annual Rubber Ducky Regatta at Russ Garaman Park this morning.
More than 200 rubber ducks raced down Flat Creek, each representing a local nonprofit that benefits from Old Bill’s donations. Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer was on the shore to watch the race unfold.
Each ducky was rescued by the Teton County Search & Rescue (TCSAR) Swiftwater team.
According to an Instagram post by TCSAR, this year’s swiftwater team was composed of Phillip Fox, Connor Nolan, Dan Rogers, Ted Kyle, Galene Parke, Terri Romanowski and Mike Estes.
“No duckies were lost!” TCSAR posted on Friday morning.
A sizeable crowd turned out for the race this year to see the action.
According to the Community Foundation, which hosts the event and runs Old Bill’s, these were the top 10 finishers (fourth through 10th place winners each received a $50 donation):
- Elevate Math Wyoming (winner of a $300 donation)
- Jackson Hole Lacrosse Club (winner of a $200 donation)
- Teton County Public Works (winner of a $100 donation)
- Moose Corner Children’s Academy
- Children’s Learning Center
- Jackson Hole Juggernauts Roller Derby
- National Parks Conservation Association
- Jackson Hole Children’s Museum
- Teton Valley Ranch Camp
- Jackson Hole Jewish Community
