The Great Cardboard Regatta

  Yesterday  we went to The Great Cardboard Regatta in Tempe, AZ.   The object is to construct a cardboard boat that will not only float by itself but will also hold two people.  These two people had 15 minutes to complete as many laps as possible before sinking or running out of time.  The boats were human-powered from within the boat.   Each boat was made from 1/4 inch corrugated cardboard and water soluble glue, such as Elmer's.    If you have never seen one of these races, you should.  They are fun to watch.    

Race winners in various classes, youth, human powered. etc.,

The People's Choice Award for the boat most popular with the public,

Pride of the Regatta, Vogue, Best Dressed, Team Spirit

And of course, the Titanic Award

  It was really fun to watch the children's division all under 14.  Too lots of pictures. Hope you like them.   By the way, the weather is in the high ninety's.  Time to get out of here!