Annual Cardboard Regatta

1st annual carboard regatta

We are thrilled to announce the 1st Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, proudly hosted by the Standish Fish and Game Club and Standish Kiwanis Club! This exciting, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kiwanis Beach on Watchic Lake in Standish, Maine.

The Cardboard Boat Regatta invites participants of all ages to build and race boats made entirely out of cardboard. It promises to be a day full of creativity, laughter, team building, and community spirit. Along with the races, the event will feature food and fun at the beach for the whole family.

How You Can Help:

Participate: Gather a team, design a cardboard boat, and join the race! There will be categories for businesses, civic organizations, and friends and family.
Donate: Contributions of any kind—monetary donations, gift cards, raffle prizes, or in-kind items—are greatly appreciated and will help cover event costs and prizes.
Sponsor: We are offering sponsorship opportunities for local businesses, including name/logo placement on banners, t-shirts, and promotional materials.

Your support will help us ensure this event is both memorable, fun, and impactful, fostering community engagement while supporting the continued efforts of the Standish Fish and Game Club in promoting outdoor education and conservation.

If you’re interested in participating or donating, please contact us at 207-523-0821 or standishfishandgameclub@gmail.com. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to be part of a brand-new tradition in Standish. We look forward to your involvement in making the 1st Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta a resounding success!

CONSTRUCTION, PROPULSION AND OTHER RULES

Construction

No External Floatation: No Styrofoam, rubber inflation devices, or other external flotation devices are allowed.

Propulsion

Human Power Only: Boats must be propelled by human power, typically using paddles or oars.

No External Assistance: No prone, surfboard, or swimming positions. Boats cannot be towed or held by participants outside the boat.

Paddle Construction: Paddles or oars may be plastic, metal, or wood.

Other Rules

Boats and team members may not intentionally interfere with any other team or boat (failure to comply with this will result in immediate disqualification).
All boats must be staffed with a minimum of two team members.
The judges reserve the right to tear apart and/or inspect any boat.
Boats will have to maneuver a predetermined course on Watchic Lake.
All teams must completely dispose of their boats after the completion of the event in the designated area.
You cannot wrap the entire boat with plastic or duct tape, or any similar tape or wrap. Duct tape can only be used at the seams and stress points.
Contestants should take care to ensure that the construction of your boat does not include pointed projections and sharp edges that might cause personal injury.
Crew Must Remain In Boat: Participants must remain in the boat at all times during the race.
Safety: Participants must wear personal flotation devices (PFDs).

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please reach us at standishfishandgameclub@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is the cost to register?

Crew - $30 (all registered as part of a crew, must be in the boat)
Spectators - $2

How do I register?

You can register by clicking on the link here: https://forms.gle/BM8pbVUr1rR4GHZY8

Who can participate?

We encourage anyone that wants to participate to enter. We will break people into categories by Businesses, Civic Groups, and Family/Friends Groups.

What time do I need to be there?

9 am Gates open
9-9:45 am Spectators Vote on the Pride of the Regatta
9:45 am Captains meeting
10 am Racing Heats start promptly

What prize categories will there be?

Pride of the Regatta (Peoples’ Choice Award) – This is awarded to the crew that has the most creative design and/or best use of cardboard as voted on by the spectators.
Best Dressed Team – This is awarded to the crew with the most creative or elaborate team uniforms/costumes as voted on by the event committee.
Team Spirit Award – This awarded to the most spirited crew as voted on by the event committee.
Super Sinker Award – This is awarded to the crew with the most spectacular or dramatic sink as voted on by the event committee.
Fastest Boats in the following categories: Businesses, Families and Friends, and Civic Organizations

Standish Fish & Game Club

It’s almost here!

It’s a wrap! Thank you for joining us.

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