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Cardboard boats test the limits of duct tape

Sailors put the final touches on their entry last year in the Lake Como Yacht Cardboard Boat Races. Photo submitted.

Event name: Lake Como Yacht Cardboard Boat Races.

Date and time of event: Saturday (July 31). Sign in at 11:30 a.m. Races start at noon.

Location of event: W4118 Lake Shore Drive (Lake Como), Lake Geneva.

Description of event: Boats are made only with cardboard, duct tape, and water-based paint. No motors, only paddles.

Any special features, performances, entertainment? The Dots will perform from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Freddie’s West End.

Cost and/or ticket information: To enter a boat, if you are a yacht club member, there is no charge. If not, you only need to purchase a yearly membership for $10 per person to enter races. There is no charge for watching. The Yacht Club serves hot dogs, soda and water.

Sponsor: Lake Como Yacht Club, Inc. sponsors this annual event and promotes boating safety, and fun, family and community events.

Contact: Stan Pacheco, commodore, (262) 325-2400.

How did the event get started? Ten years ago Fred Kukla, Ed Gorz, Bonnie Lempart and Shirley Gorz, all Lake Como Yacht Club members, went down to see how they conducted the races in Twin Lakes. The group decided to have their own races on Lake Como. It took place across from Freddie’s West End the first year and then continued as a Yacht Club event, and it is still held across from Freddie's West End each year. It’s a fantastic fun day for the whole family.

Is this a fundraiser or benefit? It is a Lake Como Yacht Club event for the community.

Read the full story in the e-edition of Weekender HERE.