More than 1,000 people took part in the annual Lake Anne Cardboard Regatta on Saturday. Cardboard boats of all shapes and sizes bobbed and sped across the lake as participating teams competed against each other.
More than 1,000 people took part in the annual Lake Anne Cardboard Regatta on Saturday. Cardboard boats of all shapes and sizes bobbed and sped across the lake as participating teams competed against each other.
Participating teams competed against each other with cardboard boats of all shapes and sizes at the Second Annual Lake Anne Cardboard Regatta.
(Courtesy of Reston Historic Trust & Museum)
Courtesy of Reston Historic Trust & Museum
The Reston Historic Trust & Museum put on the regatta and all proceeds from the event benefit the organization.
(Courtesy of Reston Historic Trust & Museum)
Courtesy of Reston Historic Trust & Museum
The second annual Lake Anne Cardboard Regatta drew more than 1,000 participants, who created cardboard boats of all shapes and sizes.
(Courtesy of Reston Historic Trust & Museum)
Courtesy of Reston Historic Trust & Museum
More than 400 people took part in voting for the best cardboard boat before the race even began, Alexandra Campbell, the executive director of the Reston Historic Trust & Museum said.
(Courtesy of Reston Historic Trust & Museum)
Courtesy of Reston Historic Trust & Museum
Alexandra Campbell, the executive director of the Reston Historic Trust & Museum, says this year’s regatta, which raises funds for the organization, was a success.
(Courtesy of Reston Historic Trust & Museum)
Courtesy of Reston Historic Trust & Museum
More than 1,000 people participated in this year’s regatta. Next year’s race will be held on Aug. 10.
(Courtesy of Reston Historic Trust & Museum)
Alexandra Campbell, the executive director of the Reston Historic Trust & Museum, said this year’s event — only the second thus far — was a success. More than 400 people took part in voting for the best cardboard boat before the race even began, she said.
“We were so excited to be continuing the event this year [and] were thrilled to have another fun race,” Campbell said, “We are grateful to all the support from our sponsors and volunteers this year.”
The event is organized by the Reston Historic Trust & Museum and all proceeds from the event benefit the organization.
The winner’s for the race are below:
First Place Cadet Class – Cinder
First Place Navigator Class – Kalypso’s Sports Tavern
First Place Skipper Class – River Sea Chocolates Wild Sloth
Merchants award went to Kalypso’s
Peoples Choice award to Lady of the Lake
Titanic Award – Lady of the Lake
Next year’s race will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10. All pre-registration slots have been filled for next year. Registration from other teams will open for the public next year.