Learn more about Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Set Sail Across the South Lake!
Our Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta will take place on Sat., May 10, 2025. Start making your plans now for this exciting race on the South Lake at Discovery Park. 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. All Scouts in uniform receive FREE admission. Scouts are also invited to camp out at our two-night Scout Weekend event from Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11.
Boats can only be made out of cardboard and duct tape – nothing more. 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.
Free cardboard will be available to be picked up at Discovery Park. Please email John Watkins at jwatkins@discoveryparkofamerica.com to schedule a time for pickup.
The Cardboard Boat Regatta is FREE for all spectators. Guests should enter at the Train Depot gate.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:30 a.m. – Check-in/Registration
9 a.m. – Inspections begin/Building instant cardboard boats
10:30 a.m. – Captains’ meeting
11 a.m. – Races begin
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
President’s Choice Award – High Level of Distinction
MacGyver Award – Winner of the Instant Cardboard Boat Regatta
*Participants will be able to compete in their appropriate division as well as the Instant Cardboard Boat Regatta
*Participants aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older
