Cardboard Regatta

Overview

A time-honored tradition of the Pasco Grand Old 4th of July Celebration, this race takes place at the Memorial Aquatic Park. Participants construct homemade boats made entirely of cardboard duct tape and recyclables, then race across the pool to see whose boat is fastest, and most importantly, unsinkable!

Cardboard Regatta Rules:

• All boats are subject to a technical inspection for compliance with these rules. A boat must pass inspection to be eligible for any award or prize.
  
  
• The entire hull, superstructure and seating of all boats must be made entirely of corrugated cardboard.
  
  
• Items used as fasteners (Tape, ties, rope, etc.) as well as the oars may be of material other than cardboard.
  
  
• Your boat must be free of sharp edges, pointy objects or anything else that could cause injuries.
  
  
• Paddles must be made at home – no store-bought paddles are allowed. Boaters may also just use hands to paddle.
  
  
• Absolutely NO use of the following items: tar-based substances, two-part varnishes, fiberglass resin, or epoxy glue.
  
  
• To qualify as a finisher in any heat, you must be IN your boat, not towing it in your teeth or between your legs.
  
  
• Decorations may be made from any material but may not be used to reinforce the actual structure of the boat.
  
  
• Boats will be judged according to time.
  
  
• All boat passengers must have a signed waiver online or turned in at registration.
  
  
• For the YOUTH division (5-12 YEARS OLD) – there may be up to 4 participants (ages 5-12) in a boat – NO ONE OVER THE AGE OF 12 WILL BE ALLOWED IN THIS DIVISION.
  
  
• The youth division (5-12) will be racing first – the 13+ division will follow.
  
  
• For the 13+ division there may be up to 4 participants in a boat. Participants younger than 13 may participate in this division but at least 1 participant must be 13 years or older.
  
  
• You must have fun and laugh before and during the races!!!