PHOTOS: 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch

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PHOTOS: 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch

Caroline Slone, starts the 2-mile race with her dog Burkley during the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC.

Glenn Orton gets ready to place the race buoys before the start of the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. This years race included several different types of watercraft including Surfski, Outrigger Canoes, and Kayaks. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Caroline Slone, crosses the finish line with her dog Burkley during the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Kelly Gwin places her paddle board alongside other competitors boards before the start of the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

A volunteer drags a race buoy in place before the start of the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Some of the 179 competitors get their gear ready before the start of the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. This years race included several different types of watercraft including Surfski, Outrigger Canoes, and Kayaks. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Dan Heller gives instructions to arriving competitors, and spectators, as they enter Morgan Falls Overlook Park before the start of the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Competitors and spectators stream into Morgan Falls Overlook Park before the start of the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

John Sloane (L) goes over race rules with the 179 competitors before the start of the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Racers head out from the starting line during the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Racers line up on the starting line before the start of the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Racers make a push for the finish line during the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Racers cool down after crossing the finish line during the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. This years race included several different types of watercraft including Surfski, Outrigger Canoes, and Kayaks. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Amy Devivo and her dog Andy cool down after crossing the finish line during the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC.

A paddleboard competitor heads to the starting line with his dog at the start of the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

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Caroline Slone, starts the 2-mile race with her dog Burkley during the 8th annual Stand Up for the Hooch at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs on Sunday, June 23, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC.

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