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Carton boats lovers descend to Salem Maritime National Historic Historic Park in Salem, Massachusetts for Great Salem Maritime Cardboard Boat Regatta. Held for the first time in 2023, the event tests engineering, ingenuity, determination and artistic talent of boats. The regatta is one of the many events organized during the Salem Maritime Annual Festival, celebrating the rich maritime history of the city.
Discover the excitement below. (Click to extend the images in full screen.)
A cardboard boat in the shape of a rubber duck. Competition boats can only be made with corrugated card that is not treated with any waterproofing. Credit: National Park Service.Each cardboard boat must contain at least two people, a captain and their crew, who will paddle in a buoy and back at the beach. Credit: National Park Service.Some boats have celebrated the local heritage, such as this ship on the theme of the lobster. Credit: National Park Service.This team was creative by adding a cardboard anchor chain to their entry. Credit: National Park Service. The judges dressed for the occasion inspect a boat to ensure that he adheres to the rules. Credit: National Park Service. Salem Maritime Park Rangers Paganting towards a buoy in the shape of a pizza slice. Credit: NPS Photo / Charles Gould. The inevitable flip. For safety, all participants are required to wear a personal flotation device approved by the Coast Guard (DPI) and appropriate water shoes. Credit: NPS Photo / Charles Gould. The race is on! Credit: National Park Service. Cardboard boats races are serious business. Credit: National Park Service.
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