Thu, Apr 03
|Mixxer Community Makerspace
Cardboard Boat Regatta - Design Basics and Prototype
Get a fin up on the competition...
Time & Location
Apr 03, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Mixxer Community Makerspace, 1375 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
Guests
About the event
Are you ready to make a splash at the City of Winston-Salem’s Cardboard Boat Regatta? Join us for a hands-on Design and Prototype Class led by Jason Lagesse, Mixxer’s Director of Youth Education and resident Cardboard Boat Expert. This interactive session is perfect for teams looking to fine-tune their boat designs and gain an edge in the competition.
During the class, teams will:
✅ Learn the dos and don’ts of cardboard boat design.
✅ Explore techniques to enhance durability, stability, and speed.
✅ Build and test small-scale prototypes to see how their designs perform in water.
Cost: Free!
Space: Limited to 10 teams, so sign up early to secure your spot.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned competitor, this class will help you float toward success. Don’t miss this chance to refine your design and sink the competition!
Register for the Regatta Here Materials are provided.
PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOED SHOES! Please email STEAM@wsmixxer.org for any questions.
Should you need to cancel your registration, 48 hours notice is required to request a cancellation, refund or credit to future workshop date.Please email
Tickets
One Team Entry (2 people)
$0.00
Total
$0.00