Racine Cardboard Boat Race sets sail on the Root River

Scott Floyd from the Harbor Lite Yacht Club joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about Saturday's Cardboard Boat Race.

RACINE, Wis. - It's not unusual to see boats on the Root River in Racine, but how about boats made of cardboard?

Head to the Harbor Lite Yacht Club on Saturday, Aug. 3 to watch the Racine Cardboard Boat Race.

The teams are supplied with the cardboard, but otherwise need to bring any and all supplies to make that cardboard seaworthy.

Doors open at 8 a.m., with the races beginning at 2 p.m. Food will be available starting at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, click here.

What goes into making a vessel for the Racine Cardboard Boat Race? Scott Floyd joined FOX6 WakeUp with some insight.

People are getting ready to build their cardboard boats for the Racine Cardboard Boat Race. FOX6 WakeUp stopped by to learn more.

Teams are starting to assemble their boats for the Racine Cardboard Boat Race. FOX6 WakeUp stopped by to learn more.