Battle of the Battleships

Photos by Senior Airman Hailey Haux
Battle of the Battleships participants go through the challenge round where the last boat left floating wins May 16 at the Ramstein Aquatic Center. Battle of the Battleships is an annual competition hosted by the 86th Force Support Squadron in which teams construct boats out of cardboard and duct tape then race them to and from the other end of the pool.
Battle of the Battleships participants go through the challenge round where the last boat left floating wins May 16 at the Ramstein Aquatic Center. Battle of the Battleships is an annual competition hosted by the 86th Force Support Squadron in which teams construct boats out of cardboard and duct tape then race them to and from the other end of the pool.

 

Battle of the Battleships participants paddle to one end of the  pool at the Ramstein Aquatic Center in hopes of being the next winner.
Battle of the Battleships participants paddle to one end of the pool at the Ramstein Aquatic Center in hopes of being the next winner.

 

Battle of the Battleships participants paddle to one end of the pool in hopes of being the next winners.
Battle of the Battleships participants paddle to one end of the pool in hopes of being the next winners.

 

Three judges watch as Battle of the Battleships participants race for the championship title at the Ramstein Aquatic Center.
Three judges watch as Battle of the Battleships participants race for the championship title at the Ramstein Aquatic Center.

 

A U.S. Navy flag is flown loud and proud during the Battle of the Battleships competition.
A U.S. Navy flag is flown loud and proud during the Battle of the Battleships competition.