Cardboard Boat Regatta

Wednesday Morning Notes

Published August 12, 2020 at 8:45AM

Report on Oral Health in Virginia — “Gaps in oral health access and utilization between lower-income and higher-income Northern Virginians are as profound as they were a decade ago, report cites.” [Northern Virginia Health Foundation]

Cornerstones to Host Forum on Economic Stability — The Reston-based nonprofit organization is hosting a forum with elected officials on economic recovery in Northern Virginia after the COVID-19 pandemic. The forum takes place online tomorrow (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. [Cornerstones]

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Cardboard Challenge Underway In Lieu of Lake Anne Boat Regatta

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 21, 2020 at 3:30PM

Due to health concerns posed by COVID-19, the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta will return sometime next year.

But Restonians can take part in a different cardboard-related challenge. The Reston Historic Trust and Museum is hosting an at-home cardboard challenge.

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Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta Set for August 10

By Fatimah Waseem

Published August 1, 2019 at 3:30PM

A record-breaking number of teams are set to participate in the third annual Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta on Sunday, August 10.

Registration for the event has been closed and is at full capacity. Seventy teams are registered.

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More than 1,000 Take Part in Second Annual Lake Anne Cardboard Regatta

By Fatimah Waseem

Published August 13, 2018 at 3:30PM

More than 1,000 people took part in the annual Lake Anne Cardboard Regatta on Saturday. Cardboard boats of all shapes and sizes bobbed and sped across the lake as participating teams competed against each other.

Alexandra Campbell, the executive director of the Reston Historic Trust & Museum, said this year’s event — only the second thus far — was a success. More than 400 people took part in voting for the best cardboard boat before the race even began, she said.

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Cardboard Boat Regatta Returns to Lake Anne in August

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 22, 2018 at 2:30PM

Image via Nova Labs on Facebook

For the second year, homemade cardboard boats will compete in the popular regatta at Lake Anne. All proceeds from the event on August 11 will go toward the Reston Historic Trust & Museum.

Participating teams of all ages will construct and decorate a life-size cardboard boat, which will compete in timed heats. Team members will row to a designated buoy and back to the docks.

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Big Turnout, Big Fun at First Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Anne

By Dave Emke

Published August 14, 2017 at 10:15AM

Image via Nova Labs on Facebook

Twenty makeshift crafts took to the waters Saturday for the first Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta.

Awards were given in three categories: Cadet Class (all-student teams), Navigator Class (teams with a mix of students and adults) and Skipper Class (all-adult teams). Winners were:

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What’s Going On Around Reston This Weekend?

By RestonNow.com

Published August 11, 2017 at 11:30AM

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Makeshift boats will be taking over Lake Anne this weekend for a first-of-its-kind Reston event.

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Deadline Extended to Register for First Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta

By Dave Emke

Published August 3, 2017 at 1:30PM | Updated August 11, 2017 at 11:39AM

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If you missed Tuesday’s deadline to register for Lake Anne’s first Cardboard Boat Regatta, scheduled for later this month, never fear. The deadline to get a craft registered for the event has been extended to Sunday, Reston Museum announced Wednesday on social media.

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Friday Morning Notes

By Dave Emke

Published July 28, 2017 at 9:00AM | Updated July 28, 2017 at 10:15AM

‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’ — With heavy rains expected today and Saturday, the possibility of flash flooding exists. County officials are reminding residents that cars should not be driven through flooded roadways. [Fairfax County Fire and Rescue]

Police Seek Suspect in Vienna Stabbing — Fairfax County Police have been searching since Thursday morning for the suspect in a stabbing that took place near the Vienna Metro station. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect is a male of unknown race, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a medium build, and a light- to medium-brown complexion. He was wearing a black, hooded shirt pulled over his head. [Fairfax County Police Department]

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Lake Anne’s First Cardboard Boat Regatta Scheduled for August

By Katherine Berko

Published June 23, 2017 at 4:00PM

In August, homemade cardboard boats will compete in a first-of-its-kind regatta at Lake Anne. All the proceeds will go toward the Reston Historic Trust & Museum.

Participating teams of all ages will construct and decorate their own life-size cardboard boats, which will then take to the water in timed heats. Each team will row on a course that leads to a designated buoy before returning to the docks at Lake Anne Plaza.