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Photos: Regatta 2011 through John Gentry's lens
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More than 100 teams turned Indy's Downtown Canal into a watery wonderland during the third annual IUPUI Regatta.
Sep 24, 2011 — photo credit: John Gentry
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Skies were overcast early, but the sun broke through for the final rounds.
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The half-mile course was turned into 'IUPUI Central' as part of what has been called 'the premier canal event in the city.'
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A stirring rendition of the national anthem kicked off the event.
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Members of the IUPUI swimming and diving team helped keep the event moving smoothly.
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A wide range of costumes adorned the canal banks, from pirates ...
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... to, well, we're not sure who they were supposed to be ...
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... to founding fathers.
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The increasingly popular art competition drew more than two dozen artists capturing the event.
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The competition was fast and furious -- and occasionally wet.
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Fast, competitive starts were the rule in the early heats ...
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... but not every canoe was able to navigate the course successfully.
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Heat winners earned the right to advance to later rounds ...
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Fans -- and other team members -- came dressed for casual fun ...
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Face painting was all the rage, for all ages ...
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Dan Kibble of Alumni Relations helped keep the event moving throughout the day.
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Regatta has become IUPUI's go-to event from both undergrads and grad students like Kellen Knowles.
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The canal competition drew all students in all types of costumes ...
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... many of which were extraordinarily colorful.
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The day included dancing ...
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... a wedding (not officially part of the celebration, mind you) ...
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... and balloons ...
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... and spills ...
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Regatta rowing is hard work, especially in traffic.
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The art competition, including this year's winner, captures Regatta from an array of perspectives.
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In the end, the IU School of Medicine's Team Gubernaculum crossed the final finish line in triumph ...
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... earning the team, sponsored by Creation Cafe, the right to hoist the championship trophy.
