By ERIC ADAMS
The Daily Standard
The Daily Standard
CELINA - Low water levels, algae toxins and funding concerns are a lot for any lake event to contend with over a four-year period. But two arguably greater forces were at play during the 2013 Governor's Cup Regatta: hospitality and positivity.
Racers reported the weekend-long regatta remains one of their preferred American Power Boat Association events despite cancellations in 2010 and 2012, with many traveling great distances and planning their attendance months in advance.
"The town is 100 percent for the race, which makes it very enjoyable to come," said Kevin Kreitzer of Dayton, who has raced powerboats for about a decade. "We come out ... get to meet the crowd (and) they're as enthused to be here as we are."
Kreitzer also cited improvements to the racing facilities in recent years, the most noteworthy being new boat docks.
