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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Oxford Cardboard Boat Race

People brought their wacky home-made cardboard boats for the 22nd edition of the Cardboard Boat Race, on the Trend Avon river, in Oxford.
Oxford Cardboard Boat Race
The Oxford Cardboard Boat Race is a family friendly event, organized by a group of local volunteers, known as Boat Bums International, with proceedings going to the Maryland Special Olympics fund. As you may have guessed, the challenge of this particular race is to build a human-powered boat out of corrugated cardboard capable of staying afloat long enough to finish the course.
Oxford Cardboard Boat Race
But, with cardboard being so sensitive to water and all, many of the funny looking boats sink moments after they've touched water, but seeing boats sink is actually one of the highlights of the Cardboard Boat Race.
Oxford Cardboard Boat Race
This year's race took place on June 26th and, like every year, drew quite a crowd of eager paddlers, just waiting for an excuse to get away from the city on a weekend. Kids had the most fun, although adults didn't shy away from proving their rowing skills on the 600-yard course. The entrance fee was $25 if you brought your home-built boat, and $100 for a rented one. Either way, the fun was guaranteed.
Oxford Cardboard Boat Race
Oxford Cardboard Boat Race
Oxford Cardboard Boat Race
Oxford Cardboard Boat Race
Oxford Cardboard Boat Race
Oxford Cardboard Boat Race

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