Ships Ahoy! Rye Y's 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta

The Rye YMCA’s second annual Cardboard Boat Regatta was held March 14, and featured dozens of kids and adults sharing in the fun, creativity and family spirit.

Participants built cardboard and duct tape boats and attempted to cross the length of the Rye Y’s Brookside Pool. A few boats glided almost effortlessly to the finish line, some capsized at the start line and others needed a push from Rye Y lifeguards to reach the end of the pool.

Whatever the result, the enthusiastic crowd of about 100 spectators cheered and encouraged the adventurous sailors.

WINNERS

Grand Prize Winner: Michael Engerann

Best Design: The Beatles – Yellow Submarine, captained by Eduardo Fernandez & Bishop Ibrahim

6 and Under

Heat 1 – Violet, captained by Campbell & Morgan Kaderabek

Heat 2 – Sharkey

8 and Under

Heat 3 – Wave Ryder, captained by Julie & Morgan Tiedeman

Heat 4 – (TIE): The Dream Boat, captained by Suze & Wiebe Jolink and Megalodon, captained by Ben Fontecchio

Heat 5 – Team Austrailia, captained by Oliver & Nelly Connor

10 and Under

Heat 6 – The Dutch Lightning, captained by Sjef Smits & Luuk Van Rooijen

14 and Under

Heat 9 – S.S. Directioner, captained by Talia Colombo & Callie Schultz

Adult & Child Combo

Heat 10 – M.P.J.

Heat 11 – Grand Jacques, captained by Lucas

Photos: Participants in the Rye Y’s second annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. Photo credit: Rye YMCA

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