CLICK HERE to register online for the 2026 Annual Float Your Cardboard Boat Regatta, or to download a blank, printable registration form.

PACA’s 2026 Annual Float Your Cardboard Boat Regatta!

Saturday August 15th, 2026

Hawksbill Recreation Park
First race starts at 10am • Check-in will start at 9am

Please read carefully!  Boats that do not comply with the rules will not be eligible for prizes. 

Rules for Building an Eligible Cardboard Boat

• Boats must be made entirely from cardboard, no more than 3 layers thick. They must not be
• bonded to any other material including but not limited to, vinyl or wax (similar to what is used
• in packing cases).
• The boat may NOT be covered in plastic sheeting, fiberglass, or another kind of resin, tape,
• epoxy glue, other “multi-part” glues or varnishes or other adhesive.
• Joints and seams only may be taped and/or glued. You may use glue, sealant, rubber, contact
• cement, paint , or tape. Tape or another sealant may not extend more than 2 inches to either
• side of the seam.
• No metal, wood, Styrofoam, other types of foam, or plastic may be used.
• Boats may not exceed 16 feet in length and may not exceed 10 feet in height.
• All boats must be inspected at check-in. Event officials reserve the right to disqualify boats for
• violations of the above rules.
• Have fun and use your imagination! 

Race Rules

• Each boat must contain at least 1 person with a maximum of 4 people per boat.
• If your boat sinks or falls apart, you are not eligible to win the race prize.
• Boats must be controlled with paddles-no motors or flippers. Paddles must be provided by
• participants.
• No participant may interfere with or harass another participant. Poor sportamanship will
• result in race elimination.
• All participants must wear a personal floatation device. PFDs must be provided by
• participants.

In addition to race winners, prizes will also be awarded for the following, so get creative!

• Team Spirit (most spirited team of the day!) 
• Best Costume (most creative attire and boat!)
• Titanic (most spectacular sink!) 
• Pride of the Regatta (most spectacular cardboard boat entry!) 

Liability waivers must be signed by all participants at check-in on race day. Registrations and payment may be made online at pagecoalition.org or complete this form and mail to Page Alliance for Community Action, PO Box 723, Luray, VA 22835. For questions please email pageallianceforcommuntiyaction@gmail.com or call 540-742-9386