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Sign up to enter your boat in the 
ROYAL ROSARIAN MILK CARTON BOAT RACE
on June 25, 2023!
 
Hosted by the Royal Rosarians
Presenting Sponsor - Alpenrose  
Contributing Sponsor - Oregon Marine Board
 
The Royal Rosarians Milk Carton Boat Race offers a memorable day for participants and spectators alike. Children and adults race and show off their handmade boats that float only by means of recycled milk cartons and jugs.
 
Creatively crafted watercraft compete to have their name
on the coveted PEOPLE'S CHOICE MILK CAN TROPHY. 
 
See the fun we had last year here:
 https://www.royalrosarians.com/PhotoAlbums/2022-milk-carton-boat-race
 
Join us for a Sunday filled with family-friendly entertainment and some spirited competition. We invite you to come and enjoy the fun! 
 
Location: The Casting Pond in Westmoreland Park,
SE McLoughlin Blvd and Bybee Blvd in Portland
 
Racing categories this year: 
▼ Children Ages 7-12: single racer or 2-person or 3-4 racers
▼ Adults Ages 13 and up: single racer or 2-person or 3-4 racers
▼ Family/Multi-rider: One child/one adult (2-person only)
 
Alpenrose will have empty milk cartons available at:
  • Eastside: Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane Street, M-F 9-3
  • Westside: Alpenrose, 8149 SW Shattuck Rd, M-F 9-3
 
Rules, Regulations, and Boatbuilding Information is posted along with a flyer (in the upper left corner).
Please download and share with your friends!
 We have posted the Race Application link in upper left corner of this page for you to enter the contest!
 
For questions, contact Chair Connie Shipley at 503-830-1028
or email: milkcartonboatrace@royalrosarians.com. 
 
For more information on the 2023 Portland Rose Festival, go to  https://www.rosefestival.org
 
For more information on the 2023 MCBR Presenting Sponsor, Alpenrose, go to
https://www.alpenrose.com
 
 
 
 
    
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Information

Links for Boat Race information:

2023 Rules and Regulations 

2023 Waiver Form 

2023 How to Build a Boat 

2023 Alpenrose Event Flyer

2023 Registration Application

 

5 simple steps to participate:

1. Read the Rules and Regulations
2. Design & name your boat
3. Have ALL riders register online and sign a waiver
4. Email the waiver(s) to the committee.
5. On race day, bring your boat, paddle, life jacket, and enthusiasm (check-in and inspection open at 10:00 am)

 

 
 
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