2023 Topsail Flotilla winning boats announced

TOPSAIL, NC (WWAY) — The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism have announced the first, second, and third-place winners of the 2023 Topsail Island Flotilla.

The first-place trophy and $1,000 prize were presented to “Polar Express” by Kathy Blackburn, Jeff Brown, and friends. “Whoville” by Team Shakespeare captured second place. The third-place winner was “Splish Splash” by Claire Jennings.

“Our five judges had a difficult time selecting just three winners,” said Tammy Proctor, Executive Director at the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. “With 27 boats registered, this was the largest Topsail Christmas Flotilla, and the lighted designs on the boats were amazing.”