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Cardboard Cup Regatta brings enthusiasm, creativity to Main Beach

CRYSTAL LAKE – On your mark, get set, float.

This was the challenge Saturday for participants of the 28th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta. The weather enticed droves of spectators to Crystal Lake’s Main Beach to take in an afternoon of sun, fun, food and sinking ships.

All eligible ships were constructed our of cardboard; tape was allowed for binding only at the seams.

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