LLCC’s first cardboard boat regatta takes place today, Sept. 2, at Lake Macoupin. Check in is 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. Join us to cheer on the 10 teams!
You can view the boats prior to the race. They will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic.
All the proceeds are being donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois. The donations will be delivered today.
DJ Yinka is providing music during the event. Donuts and coffee are available in the morning near the pre-race display of boat, and Kona Ice is providing snow cones at the northwest corner of Sangamon Hall.
The race day map:
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