Sprint boat crews return to Slough

Sprint boat race crews are slated to return to St. John Friday and Saturday for another round of competition at Webb’s Slough. The Slough last June had more than 4,000 race fans turn out for a big day of racing, and they hope for another strong fan response Saturday.

“We usually do a little bit better in the August event,” Amanda Webb said.

June’s races at St. John brought in 30 boat crews to compete in the three different classes. St. John was the first stop on this year’s campaign which has also made stops at Albany, Ore., and Port Angeles.

Webb said the sprint boats this summer will compete...