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The 6th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta!
Date: Sunday, June 9th (raindate Sunday, June 16th) Place: The Sandbox, 325 Shore Drive, Highlands Time: Races begin at 11am All area schools and kids are invited to compete in this fun STEAM event. We supply the cardboard and duct tape. You supply the creativity and construction. Bring your homemade boat OR build your boat on-site starting at 9am. The teams that stay afloat and reach the finish line first win bragging rights... and a medal for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place. For more information contact our Race Coordinator at [email protected] or register now for this year's race. |
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Cardboard Boat Regatta Fun:
Budding Engineers Build Seaworthy Boats!
The Much-Anticipated 6th Annual Cardboard Race a Success!
The rain and cloudy forecast didn’t stop these aspiring sailors! It was smooth sailing at the 6th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta held Sunday, June 9th at the Sandbox at Seastreak beach in Highlands, NJ. Sponsored by the Henry Hudson Tri-District Education Foundation, participants were challenged not only to build a cardboard boat that would float but be the first to cross the finish line. “Most of the boats crossed the finish line this year,” Kevin Ilarraza, Foundation Co-President remarked. “The returning participants built their designs more seaworthy based on if they succeeded or not in the past. This year the designs were really clever, and the competition was stiff.”
The Much-Anticipated 6th Annual Cardboard Race a Success!
The rain and cloudy forecast didn’t stop these aspiring sailors! It was smooth sailing at the 6th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta held Sunday, June 9th at the Sandbox at Seastreak beach in Highlands, NJ. Sponsored by the Henry Hudson Tri-District Education Foundation, participants were challenged not only to build a cardboard boat that would float but be the first to cross the finish line. “Most of the boats crossed the finish line this year,” Kevin Ilarraza, Foundation Co-President remarked. “The returning participants built their designs more seaworthy based on if they succeeded or not in the past. This year the designs were really clever, and the competition was stiff.”
49 boats were entered in this year’s competition. “All told we estimate over 200 people came out to race or cheer on their favorite boat,” Ilarraza added. “We were skeptical at first with the looming clouds and threat of rain, but that didn’t stop participants from coming! We even got several last-minute entries.”
Contestants could bring a boat built ahead of time or construct one on the day of the event. “Most people chose to bring a boat, but others built one an hour before the race started.” All boats had to be constructed from corrugated cardboard and duct tape only. Each could be as thick as desired, but duct tape could only be used to reinforce seams and not used to wrap the entire boat. “All waterlogged cardboard was recycled following the race,” said Jackie Shoustal, Foundation Vice President.
Races were grouped according to ages and boats could hold up to four sailors. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place boats won medals. “Second heats were added for the popular 6-8 year-old and 9-12-year-old categories because of the number of teams,” Ilarraza said. “We even had our biggest adult heat yet!”
First place winners include Lily Davis and Grace Stratton in the 5 and under division; Luke Sanfratello, Stephen Lauritano, Jack Rielly, Benjamin LaManna, Jack Kunum, Dylan Kunum, Calum Graham, Giovanni Festa, Gabrielle Festa, Jude Carrozza Embrey and Leo Carrozza Embrey in the 6-8 category; Tess Pagella, Tallulah Damian, Charlie Diebold, Trip Armstrong, Katilin Guiney, Maddox Terinksy-Supino, John Moore, Francis Moore, Jacob Barnes and Mary Barnes in the 9-12 age group; Andrew Sanders in the Teen category and Matt Pugh in the Adult (18+) division. Superintendent Dr. Beams was once again on hand to help cheer on and support all her student competitors.
“Our primary goal is for students to have fun while learning science and math,” Emily Tidswell, Foundation Co-President commented. “This event involves calculating, measuring, engineering, construction, physics, design and obviously athletics. And we give an award for the best decorated boat, so art is included too.” This year’s award for Best Decorated Boat went to Juju Tidswell, Lily Luma and Van Elzer for their boat “Sea Life 3”.
In addition to sponsoring free events for the entire community, the Foundation raises money to enhance STEAM programming in the Tri-District schools: Highlands Elementary, Atlantic Highlands Elementary and Henry Hudson Regional School. Since its inception, the Foundation has granted over $170,000 to further develop STEAM programming and equipment while also providing critical funds to enrich the curriculum.
According to Tidswell, “It is local donors who have made our support possible.” A sampling of funded initiatives include:
Contestants could bring a boat built ahead of time or construct one on the day of the event. “Most people chose to bring a boat, but others built one an hour before the race started.” All boats had to be constructed from corrugated cardboard and duct tape only. Each could be as thick as desired, but duct tape could only be used to reinforce seams and not used to wrap the entire boat. “All waterlogged cardboard was recycled following the race,” said Jackie Shoustal, Foundation Vice President.
Races were grouped according to ages and boats could hold up to four sailors. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place boats won medals. “Second heats were added for the popular 6-8 year-old and 9-12-year-old categories because of the number of teams,” Ilarraza said. “We even had our biggest adult heat yet!”
First place winners include Lily Davis and Grace Stratton in the 5 and under division; Luke Sanfratello, Stephen Lauritano, Jack Rielly, Benjamin LaManna, Jack Kunum, Dylan Kunum, Calum Graham, Giovanni Festa, Gabrielle Festa, Jude Carrozza Embrey and Leo Carrozza Embrey in the 6-8 category; Tess Pagella, Tallulah Damian, Charlie Diebold, Trip Armstrong, Katilin Guiney, Maddox Terinksy-Supino, John Moore, Francis Moore, Jacob Barnes and Mary Barnes in the 9-12 age group; Andrew Sanders in the Teen category and Matt Pugh in the Adult (18+) division. Superintendent Dr. Beams was once again on hand to help cheer on and support all her student competitors.
“Our primary goal is for students to have fun while learning science and math,” Emily Tidswell, Foundation Co-President commented. “This event involves calculating, measuring, engineering, construction, physics, design and obviously athletics. And we give an award for the best decorated boat, so art is included too.” This year’s award for Best Decorated Boat went to Juju Tidswell, Lily Luma and Van Elzer for their boat “Sea Life 3”.
In addition to sponsoring free events for the entire community, the Foundation raises money to enhance STEAM programming in the Tri-District schools: Highlands Elementary, Atlantic Highlands Elementary and Henry Hudson Regional School. Since its inception, the Foundation has granted over $170,000 to further develop STEAM programming and equipment while also providing critical funds to enrich the curriculum.
According to Tidswell, “It is local donors who have made our support possible.” A sampling of funded initiatives include:
- iMac Computers for Digital Video classes and programs at HHRS
- 3D Printer and materials for the HHRS STEAM Academy
- The Signature Project – Interactive assembly with artist Patrick Dunning (All)
- iPads and Apples Pencils (HES)
- 50 Chromebooks for remote learning (AHES & HES)
- Chromebooks, Whiteboards, iPads and Podcast Equipment (All)
- Soundboard, Spotlight, Choreographic Support and Orchestra Professionals for Theatre Arts (HHRS)
- Science Lab Microscopes, Plant Models, Greenhouses and Eyepiece Projector (HES)
- Piano Keyboards and iPad Music Software (AHES)
- Band instruments and assistance for band trip to Disney (HHRS)
- 3D Printers and materials for Makers Space Science Labs (All)
- Field trips including Guggenheim, MoMA, iFly and Science Lab (All)
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