Cardboard Boat Race at Veterans Memorial Park
- When: Saturday, September 16, 2023, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson, FL 34669
- Cost: FREE
The Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department is challenging other Pasco County Departments – and the public – to take part in the Annual Cardboard Boat Race!
The first race will involve staff from Emergency Management, Libraries, Facilities, Fleet and Fire Rescue have accepted the challenge to race. The public is encouraged to come cheer them on, and then immediately following the County Department races, they, too, will have an opportunity to race their cardboard creations.
Then there will be two competitions which are open to the public: a Timed Race across the pool and a Last Boat Floating contest. The Cardboard Boat Race is a unique opportunity to test your design, building and racing skills. Social groups, families, friends and business organizations are encouraged to enter. You don’t have to register in advance – just show up with your boat and be ready to set sail!
Rules:
Build your boat today – using only cardboard, duct tape and paper tubes. Paddles will be provided.
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. 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.
3. The paddles will be provided for participants.
4. Boats can be built during the event, all pre-build boats must pass inspection prior to racing prior to race.
5. 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.
6. When a boat is finished the race, the team must remove the boat and any leftover cardboard debris from the water area and dispose of it at the designated trash area.
7. All Participants must be wearing a bathing suit and shorts (no denim)
8. Team members must supply their own towels.
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- Contact Phone: (727) 861-3034
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