the mckoy's reel mckoy pms cup winner and loreli winner of best of show
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Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust
P.O. Box 496
Wilmington, NC 28402

THE INVASION OF THE PIRATES was created in 2005 by the Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust (WHET) in an effort to put the RIVER back into RIVERFEST.

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The 2007 Flotilla took place on the Cape Fear River on Saturday, October 6th. The lighted decorated boats with costumed crews entertained thousands who lined the riverfont on a beautiful, balmy October night!

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Best Decorations prize was won by Captain Steve Sutton and the crew of Seldom Seen.
Captain Dave Pryor and the crew of the 53' sailboat Carolina Gale took home the prize for Best in Show.

2006 Paul M. Sullins Cup Winner

The Paul M. Sullins Cup was awarded to Captain Bob McKoy and the crew of The Reel McKoy.
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2006 Invasion of the Pirates Flotilla Winners

Boats competed for prizes, including the Paul M. Sullins Cup, created in honor of WHET's late Vice President and our dear friend. It was awarded to the vessel and crew that demonstrated the most initiative, ingenuity and pirate spirit in their decorations, costumes and actions.
FOR TAKING ON THE DIFFICULT TASK OF JUDGING THE BOATS FOR THE 2006 INVASION, WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK: KITTY KINNIN HOST OF YOUR HOMETOWN SHOW, MARK KESLING, DIRECTOR OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF WILMINGTON, AND MAYOR BILL SAFFO.
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Captain Esso Clemmons and the crew of the Lofty Too won for Best Costumes.
Here they are ---Pictures from the
2007 Invasion of the Pirates Flotilla!