2019 HarborFest Cardboard Kayak Race

Compete in the 4th Annual Harborfest Cardboard Kayak Race where you will participate in a battle of wits, design, capabilities, and courage! Build a cardboard kayak using the provided materials and race it on Stamford Harbor!
Anyone can compete - Companies, Schools, Teams, Families & Friends - All ages welcome!
Boat Building: 1pm - 3pm
Race: 3:15pm
What’s at Stake?

• The HarborFest Cup (fastest)


• Titanic Award (sinking with “style”)

… and major bragging rights
The Basic Rules**

• Teams of six boat builders register in advance ($100 registration fee covers the cost of materials)


• Each team receives 8 sheets of cardboard, 3 rolls of duct tape, 6 rolls of clear packing tape, utility knife, yardstick and a marker.


• Boats must be built strictly from supplied materials.


• Teams have two hours to build their boats and must be ready to race when the cannon fires.


• Two team members will race 50-100 yards on Stamford Harbor

** See website for complete rules