Low Wood No Wood Cardboard Boat Race 2014 in Video & Pictures

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The second Low Wood No Wood Cardboard Boat Race took place on 17th May 2014. In partnership with Low Wood Bay and Progression Solicitors the event raised £3,845 in aid of the Lake District Calvert Trust.

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Boats made entirely of cardboard, of all shapes, sizes and design, held together by duct tape took to the water at Low Wood Bay’s Watersports Centre on a sunny 17th May 2014. The vessels followed a 100m course to complete a time trial and then competed in the ‘armada’ finale race.

This year the teams faced a storm (water cannons) and a sea monster (a professional flyboarder) which ultimately resulted in carnage on the seas.

We made sure each Cardboad Boat was tested to breaking point with water cannons and jets.
We made sure each Cardboad Boat was tested to breaking point with water cannons and jets.

After the event we caught up with Lakes Christian Centre’s youth group who won the Best Youth Team award with their creative boat ‘The Ark’.

Julie said “The Ark was built over a period of a month – we spent hours taping and overlapping cardboard and then painting the whole thing to look like a wooden ark. We were amazed to see it actually float! Noah would have been proud of us!”

The Ark in action
The Ark in action

“The demolition derby at the end was the best bit – and then to win Best youth team was awesome – we are already thinking about next year!”

So if you are thinking about next years event, take a look at the event video below and the winners (your potential competition).

The next cardboard boat race has a provisional date of Saturday 16th May 2015 so keep your eyes peeled open for when registration opens.

Video from the Cardboard Boat Race 2014

The Winners Hall of Fame 2014

Best Dressed Paddlers

Mario Kart
Mario Kart

Best Designed Boat

Golden Goose
Golden Goose

Best Youth Team

Lakes Christian Centre
Lakes Christian Centre

Armarda Race Winners

SS Ginge
SS Ginge

The Titanic Award (Best Sinker)

The Grey Walls
The Grey Walls

Time Trials Third Place

MB Digital
MB Digital

Time Trials Second Place

Bananas in Pyjamas
Bananas in Pyjamas

Time Trials First Place

Richie’s Jolly Rogers
Richie’s Jolly Rogers

All event proceeds donated to the Calvert Trust

Well done to all who took part. The event raised £3,845 in aid of the Lake District Calvert Trust. The charity deliver challenging and fun outdoor holidays for people with disabilities helping to build teamwork skills and confidence.

English Lakes and Progression Solicitors presenting £3,845 raised from the event to the Calvert Trust
English Lakes and Progression Solicitors presenting £3,845 raised from the event to the Calvert Trust

Photo credits: Kate Ducksbury, Lotti Ducksbury and Graham Edwards Photography.

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