While spectators waited for the kayaks to make their way to Central Park, the Reef Festival was in full swing. A poster and a sand castle building competition took place. Below find some highlights.
1st place – Samantha Milian – $100, courtesy of Smart!
1st place – Samantha Milian – $100, courtesy of Smart!
2nd place – Alexis Roca and Giselle Alamilla – $75, courtesy of Smart!
3rd – Isolene Bailey, Ashley, Gian Carlo – $50, courtesy of Smart!
1st place- Eric, Mariano, Mariel
2nd place- Isolene Bailey, Princess Bailey, Gian Carlo, Brian and Sebastian
3rd place – Elsa, Berta and Noah
Judges for both competitions
The 5th annual Eco Challenge culminated at Central Park where the Reef Festival was taking place. Top winners were:
1st place Overall – Galen Warriors – Mario Sanchez and Alfonso Ayala sponsored by Galen University
2nd place – Lazy Lizards – Immer Perez and Salva sponsored by Lazy Lizard and Anwar’s Tours
3rd place – We Nuh E-Z – Jimmy Polonio and Rafael Averez, sponsored by Caye Casa
4th place – Reef Radio – Sergio Lopez and Byron, sponsored by Reef Radio 
5th place – Searious Dilligaf – Martin John Leslie and Gilbert Spain, sponsored by Searious Adventures
Oldest Paddler went to Galen UniversityWinners Circle:
