Tyler ISD holds Boat Race Regatta using cardboard and duct tape [Video]

TYLER, Texas — Tyler ISD Career & Technology (CTC) architect and engineering students have been using their knowledge in a fun and collaborative way, by building cardboard boats.

“The first Cardboard Boat Regatta was launched six years ago as part of a lesson plan for Tyler ISD students,” instructor Mike Baker said. “The end-of-year project focuses on math and science. It is part of the same curriculum as the MIT Freshman Engineering class. For fun, all classes at the CTC were invited to participate this year.”

Four member teams were challenged to build a boat out of cardboard and duct tape capable of holding at least one person (maximum of two) that can paddled across the water. 

Other goals included how long a boat stays afloat, how much distance …