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Spokane River Classic attracts colorful flotilla

John and Megan Roland led paddlers in the citizen division to the turn-round-buoy after the start of the Spokane River Classic on Aug. 23, 2014. (Rich Landers)

PADDLING — Some very fast paddlers streaked across the Spokane River today in the debut of the Spokane River Classic, and they were followed by some not-so fast canoeists, kayakers, stand-up paddleboarders and one rowboat.

But it appeared as though everyone had a blast, as  you can see in my photo gallery from today’s event .

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