Jul 25 - Cardboard Boat Race to Return This Year
This August, Ocean Village will once again play host to the Charity Cardboard Boat Race that has become increasingly popular since it’s inception in 2009. A spokesperson for organisers, Ocean Village noted that the race offers ‘family-friendly summer fun and, as usual, there will prizes for winners (and losers under the moniker ‘Best Titanic Sinking’) as well as those who have been particularly creative in their boat-design and fancy dress costumes. A bouncy castle will be on hand for the little’uns as well as live music and commentary throughout the racing.’
A new rule added this year states that boats can only be occupied by two people and they must all be built from corrugated cardboard. The use of proper paddles and oars is now permitted.
The event, to be held on 24th August has been organised by the William Tilley Lodge and proceeds will go to various Gibraltar Sports Associations to aid Junior Development and also the GBC Open Day. There is a £25 registration fee for each adult team and £10 for child teams with competitors aged 14 and under. For spectators entrance is free of charge.
Judging for this year’s ‘best in show’ will take place in Casemates Square at 10:30am on the morning of the race.
Commenting on the event, Sandra Lamplough of Ocean Village noted, ‘every year we attract a healthy list of entrants keen to take on the 1,000 metre course, and an equally healthy crowd eager to cheer them on – and have a laugh at their soggy sinking expense. It’s a simple and slightly comical event, but it has captured Gibraltar’s imagination and competitive spirit and I am sure this year’s Race will be just as captivating as the ones before.’
