9th Annual
Rotary River Rally
Thanks to all the participants and spectators who came to the 9th annual Rotary River Rally featuring The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta® on April 18-19, 2008. Full sized boats built from corrugated cardboard took to Tempe Town Lake and their crews paddled a 200 yard race course. Teams come from local schools, youth groups, families, individuals and corporations.
Boat designs get pretty elaborate – this year we saw a Football, a full sized Crane, and a replica Paddle-Wheeler - with costumes to suit - hard hats and hoop skirts, plus pokemon outfits and pirate costumes!
Awards are given for the fastest boats in 3 classes and 2 divisions, plus there are trophies for the Best Dressed Team, the Most Spirited, Pride of the Regatta, Vogue Awards, and (the most sought after) the Titanic Award for the most spectacular sinking ship! The competition is fierce - see the list of 2008 winners below!
The Rotary River Rally is produced as a fund-raiser by volunteers from Tempe Rotary Clubs
2008 RESULTS
1st, 2nd and 3rd place Trophies awarded for each Class:
Class I (Youth) presented by Freescale Semiconductor
Boats made entirely of corrugated cardboard and propelled only by canoe paddes, oars or kayak paddles.
1st - "Beastly" from Boy Scout Troop 681b Gilbert, sponsored by Texas Roadhouse. Captain: Kellen Law. Crew: Jacob W., Jacob S., Nick, Tyler, Calvin, Michael, Hunter, Chris, Kyle
2nd - "Mythbusters" from Connolly Middle School. Captain: Dillon Rusinski. Crew: Tyler Johnson.
3rd - "Big Mouth Billy Bass" from Girl Scout Troop 142 Phoenix sponsored by Arizona Game & Fish. Captain: Morgan Routh. Crew: Darby, Emma, Nichol, Zach, Sarah, Emily, Vernessa
Class I (Open) presented by Dave & Buster's
1st - "Freedom". Captain: John Kokins. Crew: Meg, John, Emily, Jim, Jill
2nd - "Freedom". Captain: John Kokins. Crew: Hannah, Tim, Emily P. Amy, Jami, Meg, Emily J.
3rd - "Sun City Bingo Club" from McClintock High School sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Captain: Mary Klein. Crew: Allen, Maggie, Julian.
Class II Power Assisted presented by ITT Technical Institute
Use paddlewheels, propellers or sails. May not use paddles or oars!
1st - "Moby Brick". Captain: Randy Smith.
2nd - "Aka Bekko" sponsored by Hooters. Captain:Shorty Routh. Crew: Ariel, Mega, Sophie
3rd - "Boat" from Mountain View High School. Captain: Jared Bushman. Crew: Ernie
Class III Instant Boats presented by Wilson Electric
Built on the day of the race using an Instant Boat® kit
1st - "Floating Ride". Captain: Sunil Gupta. Crew: Shantana, Tahir.
2nd - Captain: Ron McClain. Crew: Sean.
College Cup presented by Best Western Inn of Tempe
For the THIRD year in a row, won by Scottsdale Community College
"Lost Boys" sponsored by Sweet Tomatoes. Captain: Ricky Ayers. Crew: Maxwell
NEW THIS YEAR High School Cup presented by ITT Technical Institute
"Cannikin" from South Mountain High School sponsored by Ace Asphalt. Captain: Manny Stalcup. Crew: Josh, Evelyn, Carina.
JUDGES AWARDSPeople's Choice Award presented by Cellular World (AT&T Authorized Agent)
most creative design and best use of cardboard.
"Broadmoar Dragon Slayers" from Broadmoar Elementary School sponsored by Flanagan Farms.
Pride of the Regatta presented by Southwest Ambulance
most creative design and best use of cardboard
"SS Perini" from Perini Building Co. Captain: Robert Kobierowski. Crew: Michael, Bruce, Luis
Vogue Award presented by Express Payment Providers
most attractive or spectacular looking boat. Selected BEFORE the races begin!
"Southwest Belle" sponsored by Southwest Ambulance. Captain: Billy Warren. Crew: Bobby, Casey, Jack.
Team Spirit Award presented by Sleep America
most spirited and best organized team. The looks of the boat don’t count!
"The Bathtub" Captain: Isabelle Ward. Crew: Browwyn, Robyn, Janeece
Best Dressed Team presented by Empire Southwest
it may be funny, spiffy or elegant, but it must be creative!
"Poke Box" from McClintock High School sponsored by Renewel by Andersen. Captain: Rachel Lee. Crew: Yumiko, Casey, Desirae, Zack, Jenny, Joy, Ivan.
Titanic Award presented by Air Marketing
the most spectacular sinking. To qualify, teams MUST salvage the remains completely.
"Shot in the Dark" from ASU sponsored by SUNCOR. Captain: Drew Garrido. Crew: Terry, Ed, Michael, Kristina, Jody
Each year we sell a limited number of commemorative Rotary River Rally buttons. If you didn't get yours at the event, we still have a few. Just $2 each. There are also a few t-shirts for $10. If you'd like one, contact us today.
The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta® and TIPPS
This event has been organized with the permission and license of the TIPS Foundation.