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Czech, Mate: Duo Claims Top Spot at B.C. International Sand Sculpting Event
PARKSVILLE COMMUNITY PARK, PARKSVILLE, CANADA, JUL 14 – Thirty master sculptors competed over three days with a 'Circus by the Sea' theme, featuring daring designs including a 14-foot trapeze act that won the doubles category.
- On July 13, Parksville Beach Festival officials announced winners: Zimacek and Dobbs won doubles, Koet took singles, at Parksville Community Park.
- Parksville Beach Festival officials said the 'Circus by the Sea' theme was made purposefully broad, with 30 sculptors working 30 hours over three days.
- On Sunday morning, cracks appeared in the base upon removing the final form, and Dobbs said they filled and stabilized the structure after choosing the 'Acrobats' theme last minute.
- In doubles, second prize went to Canadians Guy-Olivier Deveau and Isabelle Gasse, and peer recognition was awarded to Damon Langlois in solo for ‘TGIF’.
- With entry by a suggested $5 donation, sculptures at Parksville Community Park showcase diversity, accessibility, and boost local tourism, officials said.
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