MIDDLETOWN, N.Y.—West End Beach in Port Jervis was host on Aug. 22 to the Delaware River Cardboard Boat Regatta and Beach Party, where contestants brought constructed boats to compete on the river waters for the categories of “Most Creative,” “Fastest Time,” “Most Team Spirit,” and “Best Sinker.”
The premise of the event is that anyone can bring a homemade cardboard boat—made from recycled corrugated cardboard, tape, and paint—and see who can ro…