Cardboard Boat Race - 3rd September 2012

Invitational Cardboard Boat Race benefiting the central Illinois chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

 

The cardboard boat race is an annual event at the IVY Club, with all benefits going to "The Alzheimer's Association" during 2012.

The event raised $2,245 for the local Alzheimer's chapter.

 

The Titanic, from National Marine, capsized immediately.

Four other cardboard contestants paddled off for a race that had an exciting finish.

Togas to Go, an entry from the IVY Club with Carrie Grimwade as Captain, held off the Polar Plunger, a cardboard catamaran from the East Peoria Boat Club. Finishing third was Margaritaville, another IVY Club entry, featuring Ken and Wendi Ramsay.



 

Pre-Race Photo Call

The Winning Team

The Titanic picked up another prize: the Titanic award presented annually to the first boat that sinks.

The Woodstock, a VW bus entry from the Peoria Boat Club, finished second in the best-of-show category. The hippie entry finished fourth in the race but overturned shortly before the finish line, displaying the word, "help," on the underside of the boat.





The close Finish



 

 

 

 

 

Cardboard Boat Race - Peoria

 3^rd September 2011 – Cardboard Boat Race

We were invited to represent “Carrie’s Carp” in the Ivy Club’s annual Cardboard Boat Race. After many discussions we came up with a team theme of Girls in Belly Dancing beads, and Guys in blue tee shirts. I was to be “Official Security” and would be dressed up as an English Bobby (Policeman).

We arrived at the Ivy Club at 12 noon, and placed our boat on display to allow visitors to take bets on how well we would perform (All money went to charity).

I stood guard as security, and threatened any viewers with a “Violation Ticket” if they touched the boat. We had some team photo’s spoke to the press and made our last minute changes to ensure we were ready for event.

Around 2pm we walked the boat to the dockside chanting, “Who let the Carp out” along the way. We placed the boat into the water, and our team Captain and Sailor climbed aboard and waited for the starting signal.

The gun sounded and Carrie started rowing like a madwoman, but there was a stiff head wind, and the other teams had 2 men crews. After a good start, Carrie slipped back into 3^rd place, however she was not out of it yet, she put in a final monster effort, and significantly reduced the gap between the leaders, eventually Carrie came in a close 3^rd.

Pictures from the Day.