Rescheduled Date: July 4. in conjunction with the July 4 Frontier Days Celebration.
Want to participate? REGISTRATION DEADLINE is June 29.
Video 2008 | Register |Rules
Old Settlers Park is full of spectators waiting to see who
will float, sink or swim at the Round Rock the Boat Regatta. Contestants make boats out of cardboard and tape and rely on their inventions to keep them afloat as they travel across the lake at Old Settlers Park.
In 2008, we had 16 boats of all sizes and shapes launch into the lake to set sail. For 2009, rains prevented the fun but with 33 boats registered, the City of Round Rock has rescheduled the event to be in conjunction with the July 4 Frontier Days Celebration.
July 4 Event Day Activities:
Pits open 1 pm - arrive and prepare your vessel.
Judging at 1:30 pm
Races begin at 2 pm. Each boat will participate in one race and the top 3 times will race head-to-head for the winner! Spectators are encouraged to be at Old Settlers Park for the races and participate in the July 4 Frontier Days festivities leading up to the fireworks show at dark!
Media: Fox 7 News coverage, May 15, 2009 Award Categories
That can’t be made of cardboard! Award
Titanic Award—Most spectacular sinking:
Fast and Furious Award—Best time
Who cares about the boat…we look good!
People’s Choice Award—Prettiest Boat … Doesn’t have to float.
Tiny Tim—Smallest boat finishing the race
Big Bertha—Largest boat finishing the race
Boat Building
We held free boat building schools with documents on how to build a cardboard boat that will actually float. Contestants are encouraged to also use online resources. River Legacy cardboard boat regatta boat building video. 
Pictures
The City of Round Rock's pictures are available on flickr. If you post pictures online, let us know and we'll link to your page too.
Watch the Round Rock the Boat Regatta video to see highlights from 2008!
Photocentex's photostream
Contact:
Round Rock Parks and Recreation 512-218-5540
