Cardboard boats face off in regatta at Triangle Pool

Published Aug. 17, 2011
By Diana White
CSC marketing

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The "Sure Hope It Floats" cardboard boat regatta is 7 p.m. Saturday at the Triangle Pool.

Each team is made up of a "skipper" and a "first-mate" that construct their boat, be it a dinghy or a luxury liner, out of cardboard and duct tape for a race across the pool.

Hosted by the community centers, outdoor recreation and the Keesler Integrated Resource Team, the free event is open to Team Keesler.

"We thought this event would be a fun activity that can bring people of all ages together and build camaraderie," said Maria Taylor, community center director. "Plus, we're excited to see the creativity that Team Keesler has when it comes to the design of each individual boat and their ingenuity in getting it across the pool."

Prizes are awarded to the first, second and third boats to cross the finish line. Other prizes include best dressed crew, most unique design and the "Davy Jones Locker" trophy for the first boat to sink. After the race, there's free food, non-alcoholic drink specials and music and at an end-of-season pool party.

Cardboard and tape are available at the Vandenberg Community Center while supplies last. Teams may sign up through Friday at the Vandenberg Community Center, Bay Breeze Community Center and outdoor recreation.

For more information and rules, call 377-2509 or 3160 or visit www.keesler81fss.us.