2026 Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race

Date and Time

Saturday Aug 1, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

August 1ST
Rain Date: August 2ND
Event opens at 9AM
Race starts at 11AM

Location

Peconic Riverfront - Downtown Riverhead

Fees/Admission

$25.00 per boat (includes Captain fee)
$10.00 each additional crew member

Website

http://riverheadchamber.com

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Description

All are welcome to join the fun at the 2026 Cardboard Boat Race!

Pre-registration is required and must be done online at: www.riverheadchamber.com.

Check-in is at 9AM day of event and races start at 11AM. 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, and this year a SPECIAL America 250 award

* To complete registration you must click 'I Agree' on the dropdown menu under Waiver Liabilities

* 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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