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Cardboard Boat Races at Westport Marina
on Lake Champlain

Cardboard Boat Race

Labor Day Lobsterfest Weekend, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at 4 PM

Native dugouts, military bateaus, horse powered ferries, and sleek mahogany speedboats
are among the boats that have played a role on Lake Champlain for over 400 years.

Join in the fun and excitement of the cardboard boat challenge.
Construct a human powered boat made of cardboard boxes and cardboard tubes
that floats long enough to race course at least one lap.

Or join the cheering spectators from The Galley deck or beach.

Build boats on site, 2 PM to 4 PM race day
 Some construction material will be available
such as cardboard and clear tape.
Box cutters to be used under adult supervision.
Or bring a pre-made boat.
Cardboard boat construction in year Westport

Carboard boat races Westport Marina

Race

4 PM
Cardboat boat pic

Links

Race Rules and Construction Tips

Photos from past races

 Other Lobsterfest Fun

Judging will be based on some or all categories

  • Best Historic Replica
  • Best Boat Name
  • Best Construction Design
  • Best Decorated
  • Best Performing Boat by Youth (Ages 13 - 17)
  • Best Performing Boat by Adult (Over Age 17)
  • Best Performing Intergenerational Boat
    (Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
  • Titanic Award   First boat to sink.

Westport Marina
20 Washington St. Westport, NY
518-962-4356 Email:Dee@shipstore.com

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