Cardboard Boat Race
Schedule
Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
Liberty Pool | Sedalia, MO
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Saturday, July 18Liberty Pool
Youth Division: 9:30am
Ages 7-11
Youth & Adult Duo: 9:45am
One Youth 11U & One 13+
$10 per boat
Max of 2 participants per boat
Register by July 12
Rules:
• Boats are to be built before and brought to the pool the day of the competition.
• Boats are made entirely of cardboard and duct tape only- excluding paddles and decoration. No wood, plastic, rubber, inflatable devices, Styrofoam, fiberglass, or plastic.
• If there is any doubt about the construction, the judges reserve the right to use a pick to test and verify that only cardboard has been used.
• Decorations are allowed and encouraged provided they are not used as structural or flotation elements.
• Boats are powered by two paddlers from inside the boat- paddles are fine.
• During competition, crew must be IN the boat, not towing it, or holding it between their legs, swimming, or allowing a life jacket to provide the flotation of the vessel.
• Swimming crew members is not considered racing.
• No paint or varnish is allowed on the day of the event, all cardboard must be cured prior to boat launch.
• No surfboard style boat is allowed. Consider staying dry part of the challenge.
• The crew compartment CANNOT be enclosed so as to interfere with escape.
• Throwing water on another boat is reason for disqualification, unless said water comes from the incidental splash of a paddle or other propulsive devise.
• Sunken or discarded boats must be disposed of in designated trash receptacle.
• The judges’ decision is final.
• If you have questions contact [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Liberty Pool, 1500 W 3rd St, Sedalia, MO 65301-3649, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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