Cheering spectators and thumping drums rocked the shores of Flathead Lake for the third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival. Seventy-four teams of 22 racers navigated the water in 46-foot boats, paddling in unison to reach the finish line in the fastest time.
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Janette Reynolds keeps rhythm for her boat during the third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival at Flathead Lake Lodge on Sept. 13, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Competitors cheer after racers cross the finish line at the third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival at Flathead Lake Lodge on Sept. 13, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival at Flathead Lake Lodge on Sept. 13, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Members of the Riveting Rosies call out directions after their heat during the third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival at Flathead Lake Lodge on Sept. 13, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival at Flathead Lake Lodge on Sept. 13, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival at Flathead Lake Lodge on Sept. 13, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival at Flathead Lake Lodge on Sept. 13, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival at Flathead Lake Lodge on Sept. 13, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Crystal Taves, with the Riveting Rosies, grabs the dock after a race during the third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival at Flathead Lake Lodge on Sept. 13, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival at Flathead Lake Lodge on Sept. 13, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival at Flathead Lake Lodge on Sept. 13, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Tiffanie Jeffries leads the Mountain West Bank team during the third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival at Flathead Lake Lodge on Sept. 13, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon