Rye YMCA’s Cardboard Boat Regatta Makes a Splash
March 16, 2026
The Rye YMCA hosted its 10th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta on Friday, March 13 in the Brookside Pool, drawing an enthusiastic crowd for this playful and creative tradition. Participants were challenged to build boats using only cardboard and duct tape and then paddle them the full length of the Brookside Pool. The event featured plenty of laughter and impressive ingenuity. Zachary Stefel took first place with The Alleycat, Daniel Garcia earned the Best Design award for The Cheerie O’Hoy, and Ismail Abdelsamie captured the crowd-favorite Davey Jones award. The regatta once again proved to be a spirited and fun-filled event for participants and spectators alike.