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Cardboard Boat Regatta

  • Date: 06/22/2019 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
  • Location: Cottonwood Pool
    1301 W Belt Line Rd.
    Richardson, Texas 75080
  • Introduction: Use your creativity and race against the competition during this year's Cardboard Boat Regatta

Use your creativity to design a boat using only cardboard and plastic wrap. Bring your constructed boat to Cottonwood Pool and race against the competition! Two to six people allowed per boat. Visit www.cor.net/parksonline and search course number 14762 for more information.

Pricing
$10 for 2 people
$15 for 4 people
$20 for 6 people

How to Register
Register by calling 972-744-7893
Registration now open

* Preregistration required

Heats will be created 24 hours prior to the event start time.

Prizes
Awarded in three categories per division:

  • Creativity
  • Speed
  • Titanic (Most Epic Sinking)

Design Rules
The entire boat must be constructed from cardboard. Only items listed in the allowed materials list will be accepted. Please do not use any wax, special coating or items that may be considered dangerous to the participants and the facility.

Allowed Materials

  • Corrugated cardboard from stores
  • Cardboard blocks, tubes, etc.
  • Plastic wrap as fastening materials

Material Not Allowed

  • Pretreated or treated cardboard, styrofoam or wood
  • Fastening materials such as caulking products, staples, clamps, screws, silicon or wax.

Please note, the City of Richardson will not supply the building materials.

For more information, please contact the Richardson Parks & Recreation Department at 972-744-7893.

 

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