You are invited to participate or cheer your favorites in the

WESTPORT, NY
Cardboard Boat Races
on Lake Champlain at Westport Marina

Labor Day Lobsterfest Weekend, Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 4 PM

Military bateaus, horse powered ferryboats, and sleek mahogany speedboats are among the variety of boats that have played a major role in history of Lake Champlain.

You and your family are encouraged to join in the fun and excitement of the cardboard boat challenge. The objective is to construct a human powered boat made of cardboard boxes and cardboard tubes that will hold a minimum of two people and float long enough to travel a race course for at least one lap.

Build boats on site, 2 PM to 4 PM race day
Some construction material will be available - cardboard and clear tape.
Box cutters to be used under adult supervision.

Or bring a pre-made boat.

Race at 4 PM

Judging will be based on some or all categories depending on number of entries

• 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.

 Race Rules and Construction Tips

 Westport Marina Lobsterfest Page

Email: Dee@shipstore.com

Westport Marina 518-962-4356

Page updated: 23 June 2008