Pumpkin sailor squashes his own Guinness World Record paddling his edible boat

Gary Kristensen of Happy Valley, Oregon, broke the record he previously set when he sailed over 45 miles in a boat made out ...

Watch: Giant pumpkin boats race across Oregon lake in annual event

Gargantuan gourds were transformed into sailing squash for the 2025 West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta, an annual pumpkin race ...

West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta brings hundreds to Tualatin

The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta returned to Tualatin on Sunday, bringing in hundreds of spectators ready to celebrate ...

Humongous pumpkin ‘boat’ race features costumes, captains and a world record-breaking sailor

Gary Kristensen scored the Guinness World Record for the longest journey by pumpkin boat earlier this year after paddling ...

Giant Pumpkins And Costumes: This Unusual Boat Race In US Should Be On Your Travel List

Every October, costumed racers paddle giant pumpkin boats across Tualatin Lake in Oregons most whimsical autumn tradition.

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Giant, floating pumpkin races draw large crowds

Giant, floating pumpkin races have drawn large crowds to the Oregon city of Tualatin. The Portland suburb has hosted the event since 2004.

Giant, floating pumpkin races draw large crowds to annual event in Oregon

TUALATIN, Ore. (AP) — Hoisting his kayak paddle in the air triumphantly, Gary Kristensen celebrated as he crossed the finish line, victorious in his giant, floating pumpkin.