Cardboard Boat Regatta
One of the most entertaining and unique things to do in Cape Coral is undoubtedly observing the Cape Coral Cardboard Boat Regatta.
The race, which is organized by the Cape Coral Rotary Club, began in 1994, and has become a beloved part of the town’s social calendar.
Every April, hundreds of participants – ranging from local businesses and nonprofits to schoolchildren and groups of friends – take to the water in a flotilla of boats built out of, you guessed it, cardboard.
With comical and creative designs – not to mention the occasional themed costume – the actual winner of the race is unimportant. The best part is cheering on the contestants and enjoying the ingenuity of the watercraft.
If a spring trip to Cape Coral is in your plans, be sure to stop by and enjoy the show.