CARDBOARD BOAT RACE
Cardboard Boat Race
Saturday, September 12
3:00 PM
FEE
$25 per entry. All school entries are FREE.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
September 6, 2026 at 4 PM.
EVENT DETAILS
- There will be no practice round prior to the actual race.
- Boats will launch from the Mineral Springs Park Lagoon Boat Dock.
- The fastest boat to make it to the finish line will be the champion.
- Awards and cash prizes will be given after the conclusion of the event.
- Contestants are encouraged to bring a towel and change of clothes.
OFFICIAL RULES
- All boats must be built of ONLY corrugated cardboard; no wood, metal, metal screws, or styrofoam for holding.
- Duct tape and glue are permitted.
- Contestants may waterproof their boat with one-part substance paint; these can be easily obtained at a paint or hardware store.
- Contestants are not allowed to use any substance which might be harmful to the environment.
- Decorations may be made from any material but may not be used to reinforce the actual structure of the boat.
- Contestants should take care to ensure that the construction of your boat does not include pointed projections and sharp edges that might cause personal injury.
- There must be a contestants in each boat.
- Contestants must be at least 16 years of age.
- Contestants must provide their own oars/ paddles.
- Life jackets and protective footwear must be worn during the race (Life jackets will be provided; contestants must provide their own protective footwear)
- All boats must display the assigned entry number on the vertical surface of the boat.
- All boats are subject to inspection by Marigold Committee Members and Race Judges prior to the event. Any boat that is found to not be in adherence of the rules will be disqualified with no refund.
