Card Boat Regatta: Design Basics and Prototype
Mixxer Community Makerspace
Monday, April 6, 2026 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
36.1047037, -80.2439956
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