Cardboard Boat Races (Video Report)
LOCKPORT – It has become the annual mid-summer fan favorite, the Cardboard Boat Races. The event is the Saturday, mid-day marquis event for the Woodward Township River Fest celebration.
There are four rules for constructing the boats entered for racing. Only cardboard, non-toxic glue, non-toxic paint and duct tape may be used.
Safety is of utmost importance and all participants in the races must wear a personal flotation device. There are many safety personnel in and around the water should their services should be needed.
The race course is easy. Begin at the base of the earthen ramp at the Jay Street Bridge, navigate down river a few hundred yards to the Lockport Boat Launch. If you can …
You can witness much of the action from the 2014 event in the Video Report below.
