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 Round Rock the Boat Regatta 2012
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 2011 Event Pictures Video | Online Registration | Rules 
Vendor Booth Registration Form (PDF)

The Round Rock the Boat Regatta pits homemade cardboard boats in a fun race at Old Settlers Park.

The 2012 Round Rock the Boat Regatta is Saturday, May 19, 2012. The pits will open at 10 a.m. and the races will begin at 12 p.m. Start preparing now by attending one of our FREE upcoming Boat Building Schools! 

You may also register and take part in our "MudQuest Family Adventure" that will also take place the same day from 8:00am to 11:00am. For more information or to register for this event, visit the "MudQuest Family Adventure" page here.

Mail in registration form (pdf) | Cardboard Boat Building Construction Information (pdf)

FREE Boat Building Schools

Download Boat Building School Flyer (PDF)

Old Settlers Park will be full of spectators waiting to see who will float, sink or swim at the Round Rock the Boat Regatta on May 19th at 10 a.m. Contestants make boats out of cardboard and tape and will rely on their inventions to keep them afloat as they race across the lake at Old Settlers Park.

Awards 

  • That can’t be made of cardboard! (most functional design)
  • Titanic Award
  • Who cares about the boat…we look good!
  • People’s Choice Award
  • Tiny Tim
  • Big Bertha
  • Fast and Furious

Check out our Media coverage:  Fox 7 News coverage, May 13, 2010

Boat Building Schools 
We hold free boat building schools with documents on how to build a cardboard boat that will actually float. You may register for the FREE Boat Building Schools and the main event here.

Pictures
The City of Round Rock's pictures are available on flickr.

Watch the Round Rock the Boat Regatta video to see highlights from past events!

Contact
Round Rock Parks and Recreation 512-218-5540



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