Cape May Sandcastle Competition

Five sandcastle artists represented Down-the-Shore Sandcastles at the Cape May Sandcastle Competition on August 5, 2011. Prep work started around 7am, with carving completed by noon. The results of the people's choice awards were announced at 1pm. While no awards were won this year, the crowds that viewed and commented on the castle were reward enough.

Here are some progress shots of the castle throughout the morning....

Alex and Nicholas build one of two walls, while Gerry faithfully hauls seawater.

 

 

Larry and Gerry fill the forms that soon be sculpted.

Gerry works on the delicate arches that will soon have the crowds asking
"How did you make those arches?"

Larry carves while Gerry adds stairs and a moat for added impact.

Melissa, Alex and Nicholas in front of the finished sandcastle.

Down-the-Shore entry in the Cape May Sandcastle Competition 2011.

See you there next year!