2025 Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 9, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
August 9, 2025 (Rain date 8/10/25)
Location
Peconic Riverfront - Downtown Riverhead
Fees/Admission
$25.00 per boat (includes Captain fee)
$10.00 each additional crew member
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Contact Information
Liz O'Shaughnessy
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2025 Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race
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Description
All are welcome to join the fun at the 2025 Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race!
August 9, 2025 (rain date 8/10/25)
August 9, 2025 (rain date 8/10/25)
Pre-registration is required and must be done online at: www.riverheadchamber.com.
** Registration closes 7/31/25
** Registration closes 7/31/25
Check in is 9:00 AM day of event and races start at 11:00 AM. There will be music, face painting, games, contests and more!
In addition to cardboard, duct tape and paint... creativity, a sense of humor and adventure are all that is required.
RACE DIVISIONS
YOUTH REGATTA - ALL crew members must be 12 years old & under
GRAND NATIONAL REGATTA - ALL crew members must be over 12 years old
YACHT CLUB REGATTA - Any combination of ages on board
OUTLAW RACE - If you are still afloat here's a second chance to race again and go for the gold! (no need to register online)
1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners will be announced in each of the divisions.
As per tradition... Special Awards will be given out to: Best Spirit; Titanic Sinking; People's Choice; Best Constructed (no tubes); Best Captain; Most Creative; Commander's Choice.
* To complete registration you must click 'I Agree' on the dropdown menu under Waiver Liabilities RACE DIVISIONS
YOUTH REGATTA - ALL crew members must be 12 years old & under
GRAND NATIONAL REGATTA - ALL crew members must be over 12 years old
YACHT CLUB REGATTA - Any combination of ages on board
OUTLAW RACE - If you are still afloat here's a second chance to race again and go for the gold! (no need to register online)
1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners will be announced in each of the divisions.
As per tradition... Special Awards will be given out to: Best Spirit; Titanic Sinking; People's Choice; Best Constructed (no tubes); Best Captain; Most Creative; Commander's Choice.
* Be sure to select your T-Shirt size!
(T-shirt is included in entry fee for registered crew and available for purchase to landlubbers for $25)
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Printed courtesy of www.riverheadchamber.com – Contact the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce for more information.
PO Box 235, Aquebogue, NY 11931 – (631) 727-7600 – info@riverheadchamber.com