Racers paddle down the Kennebec River in the first leg of the Kennebec Row 5K on Sunday in Skowhegan.

Edward Demetriou rows to the finish line during the Kennebec Row 5K on Sunday in Skowhegan.

Jamie Pitney goes over the course before the Kennebec Row 5K on Sunday in Skowhegan.

Peggy Sadler launches racers while Arnie Huftalen watches the flotilla row down the Kennebec River in the first leg of the Kennebec Row 5K on Sunday in Skowhegan.

A rower puts on socks before competing in the Kennebec Row 5K on Sunday in Skowhegan.

Rowers descend upon the Kennebec River in Skowhegan for the Kennebec Row 5K race Sunday.

Pete Donaghy, of North Hero, Vermont, wears a monocle to watch ahead while rowing in the Kennebec Row 5K on Sunday in Skowhegan.