Did you know that the presence of Lake Victoria in Busia County makes it a suitable venue for the boat festival? The boat race takes place at Sio Port and is a spirited competition where racers compete to prove their rowing prowess. The sport is livened up by the commentator who gets the crowd stimulated to cheer the teams they support. The teams are led by a coxswain. The team that emerges victorious walks away with a handsome cash prize and a bronze trophy.