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First impressions was that this was Tualatin, Oregon. This is a yearly event!
How do they stop them from rolling over?
If youre sitting in it low enough I think it would be fine. As long as the center of gravity is below the waterline.
Pumpkins in Oregon are magic.
Put the giant pumpkin in the water.
Cut a hole in the top once it stops spinning.
Hop in.
As long as you keep your butt/ knees/ feet at the lowest point your weight will act as a ballast.
Your giant brass danglers act as ballast
There are several places that do a pumpkin regatta.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpkin_regatta