29th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta

Published: Saturday, June 22, 2013 6:11 p.m. CST • Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013 5:13 p.m. CST

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Sean Frank, 16, (left) and Daniel Frank, 14, compete in a race during the 29th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach June 22, 2013. The competition raises money for local charities, contributing more than $500,000 since the first event. Entry fees are $20 per family and $200 per business with a $3 general admission fee per person that is capped at $15 per family. The event draws more than 2,000 people per year.

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The Cardboard cup is displayed on the entrance to the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach during the 29th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta June 22, 2013.

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Roan Low,11, of Hampshire digs himself out of the sand during the 29th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach June 22, 2013.

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Participants compete on a boat named Thrift Shop during the 29th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach June 22, 2013.

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Kate Smeenge, 11, (left) and Kelsey Smith, 11, both of Crystal Lake pull their boat "Go Bananas" to shore after capsizing during the 29th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach June 22, 2013.

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Participants prepare to place a boat in the water before the start of a race during the 29th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach June 22, 2013.

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Robert Brazas of Hampshire constructs his boat for competition during the 29th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach June 22, 2013.

David Low of Hoffman competes during the 29th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach June 22, 2013.

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Participants compete during the 29th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach June 22, 2013.

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Robert Brazas of Hampshire carries his boat onto land after competing in the 29th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach June 22, 2013.

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Chris Kachiroubas fires a blow horn to start a race during the 29th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach June 22, 2013.

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Participants compete during the 29th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach June 22, 2013.