Set Sail Across the South Lake!

Our Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta will take place on Sat., May 11, 2024.

Start making your plans now for this exciting race on the South Lake at Discovery Park. Boats can only be made out of cardboard and duct tape – nothing more.

We are adding a category this year. In addition to the adults and youth race, there will also be an instant cardboard boat regatta where teams build their boats on site the day of. In this division, teams will have an allotted time of 90 minutes to build their boat.

This is a great way for STEM/STEAM clubs, students, businesses and more to sharpen skills in designing and building boats for the ultimate test in the water.

Registration is free for student teams (ages 12-18).

Registration for all other teams (adults and adult/youth) is $25 through May 3, 2024, and $35 from May 4, 2024, until race day.

Free cardboard is available to be picked up at Discovery Park. Please email John Watkins at jwatkins@discoveryparkofamerica.com to schedule a time for pickup.

*Registration fee includes participation and park admission for up to 4 team members.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9 a.m. –  Check-in and inspection begins
10:30 a.m. –  Captains’ meeting
11 a.m. –  Race begins

Need inspiration? Check out this video from a few years ago and a list of Do’s and Dont’s to consider while building your boat.

All Scouts in uniform receive free admission.

Divisions

Youth

Adult

Instant

Award Categories

1st, 2nd and 3rd place – both youth and adult divisions

Titanic Award – Most Spectacular Sinking in youth and adult divisions

Van Gogh Award – Most Creative Boats in youth and adult divisions

All Hands on Deck Award – Most Team Spirit in youth and adult divisions

MacGyver Award – Winner of the Instant Cardboard Boat Regatta