Yellow Derby Ducks Inspire Orange Art at Historical Museum

The sea of yellow at Dunedin's first Rubber Duck Derby over the weekend must have had an inspiring affect.

"We had a surprise when we arrived at the museum Monday morning," said spokeswoman Lisa Bosley.

She said Dunedin's orange artist painted one on the door of the old train station, where the museum operates, that features "a little yellow duck in a Derby hat!" 

The benefit for Dunedin Historical Museum saw at least 618 rubber ducks floating to shore from the pier at on May 19, Bosley wrote in an email. All those ducks, took five volunteers (some from the Dunedin High National Honor Society), some in kayaks and stand-up paddles, to corral them toward the finish line.

The race winners were:

• First place: "Dorance Duck," sponsored by Herb Donald
• Second place: "Dialect Duck," sponsored by Bill Williger
• Third place: "Danish Duck," sponsored by Ed Wadas

First place winner Herb Donald even donated his prize money to the museum, Bosley said. 

Photographer Jim Goins captured Saturday's yellow rubber ducky excitement and shared it with his Facebook followers. Visit his Facebook page to see more photos. If you took pictures, you can also share them in this album. Just click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button above!