| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| HTA ID | HTA-0663 |
| Title | Lake Accotink Regatta — Pedal Boat Race |
| Era | WTOP-TV Washington |
| Station | WTOP-TV Channel 9 |
| Program | Eyewitness News |
| Role | Host / Reporter |
| Segment Type | Feature |
| Duration | ~02:10 |
| Source File | Peddle boats Wtop10.mp4_1.txt |
| Record Version | V1 (Transcript Only) |
Henry covers the annual Lake Accotink Regatta, a pedal boat race featuring "some of the classiest crafts afloat." Far superior to sailboats — you don't need wind, training, nor $30,000 to compete.
00:08 This is the annual Lake Akatink Regatta, featuring some of the classiest crafts you've ever seen. 00:13 It's a pedal boat race, far superior to your common sailboat. 00:17 You don't need wind, training, nor 30,000 bucks to sail one of these babies. 00:22 What you need is strong legs and 50 cents for a registration and rental fee. 00:26 The races will be run starting at noon tomorrow at Lake Akatank Park in Springfield. 00:32 Teams of two will be competing by age group, and winners will receive appropriately impressive ribbons. 00:37 Now a pedal boat race is much like sailboat racing in several ways. 00:41 First, it requires extensive practice and conditioning under rigorous conditions. 00:46 Since the races are run with teams of two, it's important to select a hard-working, precision-trained crewmate. 00:53 But most important is your selection of a pedal boat. 00:56 They have a wide variety of models available for rental. 00:59 It's critical that you carefully examine her from stem to stern before taking her out on the briny. 01:04 While I seek the perfect pedal boat, here are some other suggestions for the weekend. 01:31 Thank you. 01:57 Finally, I decided to simply create my own perfect pedal boat. 02:04 Ladies and gentlemen, the 1978 Schwinn tenon-bound pedal boat, 02:08 the fastest, most maneuverable craft you'll find, 02:10 complete with pedals, requiring only a pilot with tremendous stamina and breath control.