13th Annual Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 08/03/2024
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Hosted by the Riverhead Business Improvement District in conjunction with the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce, this popular community event has attracted locals for years. In 2019, we had participants come from as far as Massachusetts and Virginia!
Downtown restaurants, breweries and shops will be open for takeout, indoor/outdoor dining and shopping. Visit our Downtown Riverhead Business Directory for a list of venues.
RAINDATE AUGUST 10, 2024
RACE DIVISIONS
YOUTH REGATTA - ALL crew members must be under 12 years old
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 Best Costumed Individual
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9-10:30AM Boat Arrival and Registration
Boats are on display for judging and inspection
10:00AM Games & activities
10:30AM Captain’s Announcement of rules and instructions
10:45AM Official Welcome for participants and attendees
11:00AM Races begin, kickoff with the Supervisor’s Race where the Town of Riverhead races the Town of Southampton for the coveted Supervisors Cup
1:00PM Award Ceremony immediately following the final race
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