Build-a-Boat

Airmen 1st Class Michael Long (front) and Domenic Martino, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, row across the base pool during the 4th Fighter Wing Build-a-Boat Competition on Aug. 20, 2014, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The EOD team won the competition by rowing their man-made boat the length of the pool in 53.28 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

Sink or Swim: SJ Airmen compete in annual build-a-boat competition

Published Aug. 21, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Congratulations to Airmen 1st Class Michael Long and Domenic Martino, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, who were the winners of the 4th Fighter Wing Build-a-Boat Competition Aug. 20 20,2014 at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina.

More than 10 teams representing several squadrons and private organizations built boats made of nothing but cardboard and duct tape, then raced against one another for the fastest time.

Click here to see the slideshow featuring the highlights of the event.