America's Cardboard Cup Regatta
Saturday, June 27th, 2009
Crystal Lake, IL
Saturday, June 27th, 2009
Crystal Lake, IL
Event Description
Every year, America's Cardboard Cup Regatta holds it's annual event at the Crystal Lake
Main Beach. This event was originally created by members of the Crystal Lake Yacht Club
to provide people with a fun day and to enjoy Crystal Lake.
Over the years this event has grown and is now considered by people worldwide as the
championship of Cardboard boat racing.
Best of all, the proceeds from America's Cardboard Cup Regatta benefit a wide variety of
local charities.
Entrants build boats made of cardboard for a variety of awards along a 200 yard course.
There are 3 classes that participants may enter which is determined by means of
propulsion.
A. Paddle and Oar
B. Paddle and other people power
C. Sail
Every year, America's Cardboard Cup Regatta holds it's annual event at the Crystal Lake
Main Beach. This event was originally created by members of the Crystal Lake Yacht Club
to provide people with a fun day and to enjoy Crystal Lake.
Over the years this event has grown and is now considered by people worldwide as the
championship of Cardboard boat racing.
Best of all, the proceeds from America's Cardboard Cup Regatta benefit a wide variety of
local charities.
Entrants build boats made of cardboard for a variety of awards along a 200 yard course.
There are 3 classes that participants may enter which is determined by means of
propulsion.
A. Paddle and Oar
B. Paddle and other people power
C. Sail
Awards
- Geezer Cup - competitors 50 years old and up
- Most Spectacular Sinking - make it the best sinking ever!
- Most Enthusiastic Crew - Be enthusiastic on land and water (we notice everything)
- Stars and Stripes - the boat with the most patriotic flare (be creative)
- Most Creative Theme - deck your boat out and express your theme
- Most Attractive - make that boat look good!
- Ugliest Boat - make that boat look awful
Event History
Every year the Regatta hosts more than 180 cardboard boats and over 5,000
spectators. Past entries have included a 700lb castle, monster trucks, Star Wars
Death Star, Giant Margarita's and more! Participants have come from all over the
Chicago region and as far away as Germany, Australia and New Zealand.
If you think you can build a bigger and better boat or you want to test your creativity,
Please look at our registration page to find all the necessary information and to get
registered.
Every year the Regatta hosts more than 180 cardboard boats and over 5,000
spectators. Past entries have included a 700lb castle, monster trucks, Star Wars
Death Star, Giant Margarita's and more! Participants have come from all over the
Chicago region and as far away as Germany, Australia and New Zealand.
If you think you can build a bigger and better boat or you want to test your creativity,
Please look at our registration page to find all the necessary information and to get
registered.
Copyright 2008 - 2009 America's Cardboard Cup Regatta. The America's Cardboard Cup Regatta is not affiliated in any way with the America's Cup.
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| 2009 Sponsors |
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| This years event was called near the end of the races for safety Class A & B winners have been awarded by means of times of the races completed. |
| And this years winners are..... |
Class A
1st Place: "Too Much Fun"
2nd Place: "Accomidator"
3rd Place: "Black Rock"
Class B
1st Place: "Miss Behave"
2nd Place: "Torqpedo"
3rd Place: "Reef Rovers"
Class C
No Entrants
Kwiki Boats
1st Place: "Two Time Champ Hope's Big C"
2nd Place: "ATV"
3rd Place: "Lunker" (tie)
"Sinking Nemo" (tie)
Geezer Cup
1st Place: Charles Keehn
Stars & Stripes Award
1st Place: "Miss Behave"
2nd Place: "The Patriot"
3rd Place: "USS Akela"
Most Spectacular Sinking
1st Place: "Speed Racer"
2nd Place: "Batman Boat"
3rd Place: "W"
Most Creative Theme Boat
1st Place: "Oscar Mayer Weinermobile"
2nd Place: "Donnely's"
3rd Place: "HMS Victory"
Ugliest Boat
1st Place: "Mean Green Trampoline"
2nd Place: "The Flying Pig"
3rd Place: "Jr. High Camp"
Most Enthusiastic Crew
1st Place: "Speed Racer"
2nd Place: "USS Akela"
3rd Place: "The Alohas"
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
"The Patriot"
1st Place: "Too Much Fun"
2nd Place: "Accomidator"
3rd Place: "Black Rock"
Class B
1st Place: "Miss Behave"
2nd Place: "Torqpedo"
3rd Place: "Reef Rovers"
Class C
No Entrants
Kwiki Boats
1st Place: "Two Time Champ Hope's Big C"
2nd Place: "ATV"
3rd Place: "Lunker" (tie)
"Sinking Nemo" (tie)
Geezer Cup
1st Place: Charles Keehn
Stars & Stripes Award
1st Place: "Miss Behave"
2nd Place: "The Patriot"
3rd Place: "USS Akela"
Most Spectacular Sinking
1st Place: "Speed Racer"
2nd Place: "Batman Boat"
3rd Place: "W"
Most Creative Theme Boat
1st Place: "Oscar Mayer Weinermobile"
2nd Place: "Donnely's"
3rd Place: "HMS Victory"
Ugliest Boat
1st Place: "Mean Green Trampoline"
2nd Place: "The Flying Pig"
3rd Place: "Jr. High Camp"
Most Enthusiastic Crew
1st Place: "Speed Racer"
2nd Place: "USS Akela"
3rd Place: "The Alohas"
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
"The Patriot"
| Trophies Are In!! This years winners can now pick up their customized trophies at the Crystal Lake Park District Administration building on Crystal Lake Ave. |
