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Cardboard Boat Race

Sat, Oct 05

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City of Hollywood Marina

Join the fun build a boat, oh no, out of cardboard? That's right! The City of Hollywood Department of Parks Recreation and Cultural arts presents the Cardboard Boat Race. Gather your team, design and build your boat, grab your paddles and away we go!

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Cardboard Boat Race
Cardboard Boat Race

Time & Location

Oct 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

City of Hollywood Marina, 700 Polk St #1, Hollywood, FL 33019, USA

About the Event

Join the fun build a boat, oh no, out of cardboard?  That's right! The City of Hollywood Department of Parks Recreation and Cultural arts presents the Cardboard Boat Race. Gather your team, design and build your boat, grab your paddles and away we go! The action takes place at the City of Hollywood Marina, 700 Polk Street, Hollywood, Florida  All boats must be built off-site, in advance and according to specifications outlined in your registration packet. This is a fun, family oriented event, and we'd love for you to be a part of the action. Create a team name and theme for your vessel and come join in on the fun and excitement.   See the innovative designs and witness the sheer will to win all the racers share. Be amazed and amused as they speed across the water in their quest for the ultimate prize -- the coveted trophy. The fun begins at 10:00am!  Official Registration Begind September 3rd at https://www.hollywoodfl.org/815/Cardboard-Boat-Race

Surf Skate Science will organize zoom call with orientation and all the detail on September 3rd at 7pm and an in-person build day on Friday, October 11th.

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