Hot Springs Village POA and the HSV Paddlers Club are hosting an exciting event on June 13, 2026. The event will be held at the Lake Balboa Kayak Launch. There will be dedicated areas for boat assembly, completed boats, and, of course, friends and family for that moral support. These two groups are asking for local groups, organizations, and individuals to assemble teams to compete in a Cardboard Boat Derby. The object of the derby is to be able to make a boat that can stay afloat long enough to complete a charted course the quickest way possible. Seems simple enough! 

It is advised that you arrive at 7:30, with boat building beginning at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 10:00 a.m. At that time, the boats will launch two at a time. Teams will be expected to provide their own cardboard, tape, wood glue, liquid nails, markers, and decorative paint, which are the only items permitted. All items must be non-toxic to prevent harm to the lake. No early assembly of the boat is permitted, as all work must be done in the designated time period. Judges will be on hand to monitor the construction and inspect it before the vessel is launched.

Please note that all teams are responsible for the cleanup and disposal of their cardboard boats and tape residue in the designated disposal area provided by the POA. No remnants should mar the lovely lake when this event is completed. 

A complete set of rules and registration information can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1icYFLHXNKEzYFK_dqZnEU6pTkBbtas9Q/view. There are certain team requirements that must be met before you can participate in the event, so make sure you check out the particulars on the website.

To register for the event, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjNmY0U-LR9DKRVaCkvxxvMBBif4nf...