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Sports

6th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta

This is a family-fun event that encourages creative problem solving. The challenge is to design and build a human-powered boat made of corrugated cardboard that will be able to complete three laps around a 200-yard course on Grays Lake.

This year's event will also include kayak and canoe races. To participate in this part of the event, you must provide your own kayak and/or canoe.

Check-in begins at 9 a.m. Preliminary heats begin at 10 a.m. Semi-finals and finals will follow.

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Please call the park district or visit the website for more information on boat classes and other important instructions.

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