River Legacy Parks

21st annual Cardboard Boat Regatta sets sail May 1, 2010
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Just when you think you’ve seen it all!
The Cardboard Boat Regatta challenges amateur boat builders to design, build and navigate boats made entirely of corrugated cardboard. Come and enjoy the fun as you watch the masterful maneuvers of boats braving the waves at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. In addition to hosting the competition, the region's largest water park will open the popular Tornado ride and the popular Hook's Lagoon for guests and participants to enjoy.

Don’t have time to design and build a boat ahead of time but you would like to race? Try your luck with the Class III build-on-site boats! You and your crew will be given two hours to build a boat using 3 pieces of cardboard, 2 rolls of duct tape, 2 sheets of plastic, a box cutter, a pencil and yardstick. You bring your crew and we’ll provide the supplies! Class III boats are Guppy Boats and will race in the wave pool. The winning team will receive a trophy.

We are bringing back the High School Challenge Trophy where area high schools can compete against each other for school bragging rights and the coveted trophy!

A Children's area features the Mini-Boat Regatta and other exciting activities. During the Mini-Boat Regatta, children ages 4 to 12 pay a $5 entry fee to race a small pinewood sailboat along a rain gutter by blowing into the sail.

Also, don’t forget to purchase miniature rubber whales and cheer them on to victory as they sail down the Lazy River during the Regatta. The more you sail, the better your chances of winning great prizes!

Participate in the Regatta Corporate Challenge where companies compete in boat races, volleyball and tug-of-war to win great awards!

In case of rain cancellation, please consider your registration fee and/or advance ticket purchase a donation.

2010 Entry Fees:
Guppy boat (1-2 crew members) $50 (2 admission passes per crew member)
Dolphin boat (3-5 crew members) $60 (2 admission passes per crew member)
Whale boat (6-10 crew members) $80 (2 admission passes per crew member)
Register by April 5 and save $5 off

2010 Admission Prices:
General Admission: $8 (includes event admission & Hook's Lagoon)
Pre-purchase General Admission tickets now through April 30 for only $6!
Get your $6 admission tickets at River Legacy Living Science Center until 5pm April 30. Tickets must be purchased at the Center. Cash, Checks and Credit Cards accepted. At time of ticket purchase, you can also buy $5 Tornado ride passes.

Unlimited Tornado ride passes may be purchased for an additional $5.

Thank you to our 2010 Sponsors

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