Oconomowoc 'Cardboard Regatta' boat race, teams compete for 3rd year

OCONOMOWOC, Wis. - In Oconomowoc, teams raced homemade cardboard boats to raise money for a community cause Saturday, Sept. 16.

Cardboard, tape and paint were the only materials used in the third annual "Cardboard Regatta" on Lac La Belle.

"It’s a very interesting event. I mean how many people go out in a cardboard boat into the lake?" said Laura Hart. "I never did that as a kid. It’s fun for them."

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Hart's children competed for the second time Saturday, putting together rainbow- and venom-themed boats.

"We just stopped at the furniture store here in Oconomowoc, and we were able to collect everything we needed in one day," she said.

Oconomowoc Police K-9 Gabo

This year's event benefited the Oconomowoc Police Department's K-9, Gabo.

"He’s been a great asset to the community already," said Officer Josh Mosher, the department's K-9 handler. "He's been 100% community fund raised. We haven’t had to use the city's money at all."

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"I love if you can win, that would be great," said Laura Hart. "If not, everybody could be a winner, but I also do love watching the competition. It’s a lot of fun."

The boats competed in the shallow end of the lake at City Beach to win "Best Boat," "Best Costumes," and "Best Sinking."

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The event was held at Buddy's Beach Bungalow.