# Event Details - **Event Name**: FREE Cardboard Boat Race - Kamome Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Calling all engineers and rafters! The Fred Endert Municipal Pool will be hosting the Kamome Cardboard Boat Race. Register Now!About this EventCalling all engineers and rafters! The Fred Endert Municipal Pool will be hosting it's first Kamome Cardboard Boat Race on Friday, April 11th, 2025. Competitors will design and build boats out of cardboard, then race them to the finish line. Doors open at 5PM and races begin at 5:30PM. All boats must be inspected before entering the water.GOALThe goal is to make it from one end of the pool to the other without sinking. The design of the boat is entirely up to the builder. Make your boat look like a race car, a yacht, dragon, flying saucer, etc. Let your imagination reign supreme!DIVISIONSThere will be six divisions:Treacherous Tobiko - youth (ages 10-13) singleUnstoppable Unagi - youth (ages 14-16) singleEager Ebi – youth (ages 10-16) groupMighty Maguro – adult (ages 17+) singleHasty Hamachi - adult (ages 17+) groupSalty Sake - adult and youth group (all ages)There will be a maximum of 4 people per team for group races. This is not a relay race. All team members must be in the boat.PERMISSIBLE BUILDING MATERIALScorrugated cardboard (found at appliance or grocery stores)cardboard blocks (found at furniture stores)cardboard tubes (found at carpet/linoleum stores)fastening material: duct tape, packing tape, masking tapedecor: permanent markers and colored tapeMATERIALS NOT ALLOWEDwoodstyrofoamplasticfiberglasssiliconwaxtarrubberizing productmetalstaplesclampsscrewsRULESOnly the items listed in the permissible building materials section above may be used to build boats. Cardboard tubes are permitted, but cannot have wood or plastic used to cap the ends.You must provide your own oar or the paddle. The paddle may only be used to propel the boat. Oars may be made of any material. Rafts or flat boats which use legs for propulsion are not allowed.All youth (ages 10-11) and anyone who can't swim must wear a Coast Guard Approved lifejacket at all times when in or on the water, otherwise, the team will be disqualified. Each participant is responsible for providing their own lifejacket. Please contact the pool if you do not have a lifejacket.Each boat must be less than 6 feet in width and be able to fit in through the facility door frames.Boats must be built prior to the race, however, cardboard and supplies will be available for last-minute repairs or adjustments. All boats must pass inspection prior to racing.Team members who start the race must finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat. If a team member exits the boat for any reason during the race, the team will be disqualified.When a boat has finished the race, the team must remove the boat and any leftover cardboard debris from the water area and dispose of it at the designated trash area.Teams are not allowed to sabotage anyone else's boat. Any rough housing in the water will lead to disqualification.All participants must be wearing a bathing suit and shorts (no denim).Team members must supply their own towels.Only permanent markers can be used to decorate your boat or colored duct tape. Use of paint, stickers, etc. will result in disqualification.AWARDSSpeed Boat Award: team that completes the race in the fastest amount of time.Titanic Award: the most spectacular sinking.Jolly Roger Award: the best design and theme (including boat and crew).High Seas Award: the most spirited team.COSTThis event is FREE but you must register in advance.IMPORTANT: By attending, individuals consent to being photographed and the use of those images for promotional purposes, including advertising, websites, and social media. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/crescent-city/free-cardboard-boat-race-kamome-festival/100001985322435849 - **Event Categories**: Sports, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Crescent City - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 1000 Play St - **lat**: 41.7506982 - **long**: -124.194157 - **full address**: 1000 Play St, 1000 Play Street, Crescent City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FREE Cardboard Boat Race - Kamome Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a2d36145fa03ec07e38017ca678d31052c60e7362879e38eea425153bc99ba5c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc085f73-gmir.jpg?v=1773737161 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FREE Cardboard Boat Race - Kamome Festival being held? - **A:** FREE Cardboard Boat Race - Kamome Festival takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1000 Play St, 1000 Play Street, Crescent City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing FREE Cardboard Boat Race - Kamome Festival? - **A:** FREE Cardboard Boat Race - Kamome Festival is organized by CITY OF CRESCENT CITY. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FREE Cardboard Boat Race - Kamome Festival is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Crescent City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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