Photography

ALAN BERNER / THE SEATTLE TIMES

While Sharvil Talati, top with paddle, provided the muscle, Ansuya Somashekar, front, and Vehd Reddy provided the spirit on the Buzz Buzz Milk Carton vessel Saturday in the annual event on Green Lake. About 80 boats and more than 250 participants paddled their way on the 600-foot course. Both Ansuya and Vehd are five-years-old.

ALAN BERNER / THE SEATTLE TIMES

A radio controlled aircraft carrier measuring 21-feet by 9-feet was invited to the derby and is readied for the parade of boats on Green Lake. In the background, the Beach Party raft paddles back to shore after racing.

ALAN BERNER / THE SEATTLE TIMES

The Hogwarts vessel comes to shore with Matthias Olt, sporting a wig and playing the role of Snape but looking more like Howard Stern, aboard this Milk Carton entry.