The popular Sandcastle Competition in Davis Bay drew 38 entries this year, making it one of the biggest to date. Organized by the Sunshine Coast Lions Club, the July 14 event drew hundreds of spectators throughout the day. Jim Taylor provided catchy tunes, the Lions hosted a busy burger bar, and the Roberts Creek Scouts spun cotton candy as a fundraiser for their group.
Organizers said there was a notable increase in the number of youth participating this year, and that the quality of the sandy structures was superior.
Once the winners were announced, builders of the ephemeral art enjoyed stomping through their creations as the tide crept in.
See more photos from the event in our online galleries at www.coastreporter.net/photos-videos
Winners of the 2019 Sandcastle Competition:
Youth (12 and under)
1st - Cat Project - Roberts Creek
2nd - Ancient Egypt - Davis Bay
3rd - Anchor - Davis Bay
Honourable Mention - City - West Sechelt
Group
1st - Save the Bees - Roberts Creek
2nd - This is How We Roll - Sechelt and Gibsons
3rd - Crocodiles - Davis Bay
Family
1st - Great Bear - Roberts Creek
2nd - Sphinx - Davis Bay
3rd - Sun and Moon - Mission, B.C.
Honourable Mention - Castle - Halfmoon Bay
