Students at Seaport began the new school year with the annual rafting derby at Stiles Pond in Boxford, MA. Accompanied by staff members John, Bry, Alex, and Rob, the young men of Seaport were divided into three teams and tasked with constructing rafts out of plastic jugs, rope, duct tape, and garbage bags.

After the teams finished constructing their rafts, they each chose one team member to pilot the raft in a race to the opposite end of the pond and back.

Following the race and a sandwich buffet, students and staff were treated to ice cream. (John’s van also received a narrated tour of North Andover.)

The rafting derby provided students with a great opportunity to collaborate, to think creatively, and to channel their inner engineers.