The Flying Fish Festival

I am soooo excited. The annual Runamuk Flying Fish Festival begins!

Let me start with this disclaimer, "No fish were injured, maimed, or even present at any time at this festival."

Now, to be truthful, there was a time when fish were actually used in this contest, but as time passed, and sensitivity of PFAs (people from away) increased, fish gave way to scale models of the various fish previously used in the competition.

Along with the usual age and skill levels for the competitors, there are various classes of projectile. There is the normal 'cod'esque configuration for generally throwing overhand, flatfish for sidearm or discus, and eel for use with throwing stick/bow.

Along with the traditional projectiles, recent years has heralded in the latest twist- pneumatic projection! Think potato gun without the potato. This class of...projector was divided into two categories, aerosol ignition (e.g. hairspray), and compressed air.

As things usually go, the festival is going high tech. Rumor has it that that one of the contestants has developed a modified "fish" which, upon launch, extends its fins to act as air foils- much like a cruise missile. The officials for this year's competition have decided that this potentially new projectile will be a demonstration class this year.

The town is all a twitter!

Later, Mushers!