09/05/2026
Got your team registered for the Regatta tomorrow? 🛶
Keep it legal!
Official Rules Here:
Materials:
Cardboard, Duct Tape, Packing Tape, Hot Glue, Rope or String
📏 Rules
1. Only the items listed above may be used to build boats. Cardboard tubes are permitted but cannot have wood or plastic used to cap the ends. No pre-treated or waxed cardboard is permitted.
2. Design is the builder’s choice. Make your boat look like a race car, a yacht, dragon, flying saucer….. Let your imagination reign supreme.
3. Only permanent markers can be used to decorate your boat. Use of paint, stickers, etc. will result in disqualification or placement in the outlaw category.
4. No wrapping in tape, however, tape may be used to reinforce the bottom of your boat.
5. Boats must be propelled by the use of cardboard paddles. Paddles must meet the same construction requirements as the boats.
6. Each boat must carry at least one, but no more than two team members
7. All boats must pass inspection prior to racing.
8. Team members in the boat must not be enclosed above the shoulders. Team members must be visible at all times while the boat is in the water.
9. Team members who start the race must finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat. If a team member exits the boat for any reason during the race, the team will be disqualified.
10. Teams are not allowed to sabotage anyone else’s boat. Any rough housing in the water will lead to disqualification.
11. Judging will be based on time at the completion of the race or distance traveled and time the boat sinks.