Kids create, navigate boats for annual Cardboard Boat Regatta

The boats taking part in Saturday’s regatta in Henderson weren’t exactly the seaworthy sort known to last for years.

But like the more-sturdy watercraft, these boats, too, can bring much joy.

In the case of Henderson’s Cardboard Boat Regatta, these boat owners not only navigated their crafts, they also designed and built them, using cardboard and duct tape. And on Saturday they showed off their creations at Henderson Multigenerational Pool.

Here’s a sampling of just a few of the captains and sailors who participate in this year’s regatta.

Twelve-year-old Archer Connors, who paddled his bright-green boat to victory, winning the regatta’s award for fastest boat.

Others included Madison Milton and Brooklyn Schubert, both 8. Their team, named “Pirate Puppies,” landed an award for best design. Their boat bore a flag featuring a puppy face skull and cross bones.

Another team — Adrien Moncada, 11, Ari Moncada, 7, and Josiah Vivanco, 8, — docked their baby-blue-and-white boat happily after winning a race.