Sink, Swim or Sail to Victory at Cardboard Boat Races
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Like so many other events, the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department had to cancel the annual Cardboard Boat Races because of COVID. In fact, the entire Aquatic Center was closed all last summer. Thankfully, the pool will reopen in time for Memorial Day weekend.
The fifth Cardboard Boat Race is set for June 26. You’ll need to have your team registered by June 18.
Every year, youngsters team up to build their best cardboard boat and attempt to ride in their boats for as long as possible before the boat sinks. Boaters are tasked with building a functional craft with only cardboard and duct tape. Each boat must have two passengers, ages 6-16 and the entire boat and oars must be made of cardboard.