Card Boat Regatta: Design Basics and Prototype Photo
Card Boat Regatta: Design Basics and Prototype
Mixxer Community Makerspace

Monday, April 6, 2026 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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Mixxer Community Makerspace
1375 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
DIY & Crafts, Family-Friendly, Free events

About

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 wat