In photos: Cardboard boat race returns to Lake Como
On Saturday morning, July 31, the annual Freddie's West End cardboard boat races returned to Lake Como. Competitors of all ages took to the waters in the name of the beloved local tradition, started over twenty years ago by the late Frederick Kukla Sr.
Chaos on Lake Como
Chaos ensues during the final race on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie’s West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Partners in crime
A tiny team of two celebrates a job well done on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie’s West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Just married
Tiffany Flitcroft poses with her bridal cardboard boat on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie’s West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta. Her grandfather started the race over two decades ago.
Wide load
A contestant prepares his boat for competition on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie’s West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Perfect fit
A young trio tours the cardboard boats on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie’s West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Game face
A young contestant fights to the finish line on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie’s West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Spectator sport
A crowd gathers to watch the races on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie’s West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Small but mighty
A young competitor shines on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie's West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
High five
A young competitor is congratulated on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie’s West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Champions
Young competitors show off their medals on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie's West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Job well done
Young competitors celebrate a job well done on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie's West End Como Carboard Boat Regatta.
Man down
The MILF Mobile goes down on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie’s West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Boys will be boys
A teenage captain steers his ship to safety on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie’s West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
The Pearl
The Pearl puts up a fight on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie’s West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Bridal boat
Tiffany Flitcroft prepares for takeoff on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie's West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
VIP section
Onlookers enjoy the show on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie's West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Land ho!
A determined duo eyes the finish line on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie's West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Harder than it looks
Team members catch their breath on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie's West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Triumph
A team of four cheers at the finish line on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie's West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Ready, set...
A friend gives a boost on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie's West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Eyes on the prize
A competitor keeps his eyes on the prize on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie's West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Battle royale
Competitors fight dirty on Saturday, July 13 at Freddie's West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Mission impossible
A contestant fights to the finish line on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie's West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Victors
Contestants reach the finish line on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie's West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
A helping hand
A fellow racer lends a helping hand on Saturday, July 31 at Freddie’s West End Como Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Karena Tse
Reporter
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