Deckhand Derby: Cardboard Boat Regatta
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Get ready to build, paddle, and possibly sink in the most fun you'll have on the water—welcome to the Cardboard Boat Regatta! Perfect for squadrons, clubs, teams, families and creative crews of all ages, this event challenges participants to construct a seaworthy vessel using nothing but cardboard, tape, and imagination.
Whether you float to glory or go down laughing, it’s all about teamwork, creativity, and community spirit!
When: Saturday, August 8th. Check-in begins at 9:00am. Event runs from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
Where: Whiting Park, 5499 Old River Rd., Milton, FL
Who: This event is open to all MWR patrons.
Registration: Whiting Park 850-623-2383
More information: Airdales 850-623-7032
(This event was originally scheduled for June, but has been rescheduled to August 8th)
One Large sheet of cardboard and boat building kit will be available to registered participants, while supplies last. These can be picked up at Whiting Park during park hours:
🕘 Sat–Sun: 9 AM–6 PM
🕘 Mon, Thu & Fri: 9 AM–4:30 PM
❌ Closed Tue & Wed
Event Highlights:
Team and individual categories
Awards
Spectator-friendly shoreline viewing
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Craters & Freighters
Norman A. Garrett, American Legion Post 78
Learn more about these sponsors by visiting "https://www.cratersandfreighterspensacola.com/" and "https://amleg6025.wixsite.com/website".
No Navy endorsement implied.
Visit this event on the web at:
"https://www.navymwrwhitingfield.com/activity/af9fc4b5-b076-427d-b3c9-010a586dbbc7".
Whether you float to glory or go down laughing, it’s all about teamwork, creativity, and community spirit!
When: Saturday, August 8th. Check-in begins at 9:00am. Event runs from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
Where: Whiting Park, 5499 Old River Rd., Milton, FL
Who: This event is open to all MWR patrons.
Registration: Whiting Park 850-623-2383
More information: Airdales 850-623-7032
(This event was originally scheduled for June, but has been rescheduled to August 8th)
One Large sheet of cardboard and boat building kit will be available to registered participants, while supplies last. These can be picked up at Whiting Park during park hours:
🕘 Sat–Sun: 9 AM–6 PM
🕘 Mon, Thu & Fri: 9 AM–4:30 PM
❌ Closed Tue & Wed
Event Highlights:
Team and individual categories
Awards
Spectator-friendly shoreline viewing
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Craters & Freighters
Norman A. Garrett, American Legion Post 78
Learn more about these sponsors by visiting "https://www.cratersandfreighterspensacola.com/" and "https://amleg6025.wixsite.com/website".
No Navy endorsement implied.
Visit this event on the web at:
"https://www.navymwrwhitingfield.com/activity/af9fc4b5-b076-427d-b3c9-010a586dbbc7".
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Where is it happening?
NAS Whiting Field MWR, 7180 Langley St, Milton, FL 32570, United States
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