Intimidator wins Cross Keys Village regatta; Not Paid For wins last-boat-standing and SS Duncan takes best in show

The Intimidator won the fastest-boat championship at the Cross Keys Village cardboard boat regatta on the Cross Keys Pond, emcees Scott and Kim of Froggy 107.7 announced after a series of heats and a final showdown.

The community event featured five vessels — including SS Down on the Farm (captained by Dana Wolf), Floating Farnham, SS Duncan (built by health-care team members Lacey Wagner and Sammy Keller), Not Paid For (Catherine and Dave Lowell) and the Intimidator — and combined timed heats, a redemption race and a last-boat-standing contest. "They will advance to the championship round," one emcee said while calling the first-heat results.

The Intimidator fell early in the program but recovered to lead the championship race. "This would be one of the greatest comebacks in the history of this event," an announcer said as the Intimidator pulled into first place. Not Paid For captured the last-boat-standing prize after outlasting other entries in the endurance portion of the contest.

Organizers and emcees described several on-water incidents. During heat 1 the Intimidator reportedly tipped and at least one participant entered the water; on another heat the Dunkin' team capsized and required assistance from a kayak operator identified in the audio as Brian, who helped retrieve competitors. Emcees repeatedly urged sportsmanship: "No violence. No no violence," one announcer admonished during the racing.

Judging and audience input also played a role: event organizers staged an audience applause vote to help determine best in show. The emcees later said SS Duncan won best in show, a crowd-selected recognition for design and creativity.

Hosts used the platform to promote other community events and vendors; they announced a Cross Keys Village chicken barbecue and car show and thanked volunteers and sponsors, including Community Media of South Central PA. Emcees noted a grand prize was advertised as a "thousand buck" top award and encouraged attendees to follow Froggy 107.7’s social pages for photos and results.

Safety and participant well-being were emphasized: Floating Farnham was withdrawn from advancing in one round after announcers raised concerns that the boat was waterlogged and that riders’ safety could be at risk. Organizers also reminded attendees that the pond’s deepest point is "10 feet at the most," though much of the pond is shallower and many racers stood in the water during parts of the competition.

The regatta proceeded as a community celebration of creativity and fundraising; emcees closed by recognizing staff and volunteers by name and applauding all competitors. The event’s emcees urged the crowd to celebrate participants and said they would post photos from the day on the station’s social channels.