Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026

Hello, sailors! Your mission is to build a boat using only the approved materials and sail the mighty Mullica River!
About this Event
🚣 Cardboard Boat Regatta at Sweetwater Riverdeck

Sunday, August 2

Think you have what it takes to build a boat out of cardboard... and actually make it across the water?

Gather your crew, get creative, and join us for the Cardboard Boat Regatta on the Mullica River! Build a seaworthy (or at least entertaining!) vessel using only the approved materials, then race against fellow captains for bragging rights.

Event Schedule

🛶 Boater Check-In: 10:00 AM
🌊 Boat Launch & Racing Begins: 11:00 AM

Registration Categories

• Family Division: One adult + children ages 6 and up
• Single Person Division:
• • Ages 12–16
  • Ages 17–35
  • Ages 35+

Registration is FREE!

Whether you're racing to win or just hoping to stay afloat, this is one of the most fun events of the summer. Spectators are welcome, so bring your friends and family to cheer on the racers from the Riverdeck.

Start planning your masterpiece now—we'll see you on the water!