Nearly a dozen boats made of cardboard will set sail this weekend to compete for 1st Place

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Cardboard boat race

Cardboard boat race



MILWAUKEE -- Nearly a dozen boats will battle it out on the water this weekend -- but there's a catch. They're all made of cardboard. Kasey spent the morning at Harbor Lite Yacht Club in Racine -- where it's not too late to get in on the fun.

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A look at how the boats are made

A look at how the boats are made



About the Cardboard Boat Race (website)


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The work that goes into making a boat

The work that goes into making a boat



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Kasey hits the water in a cardboard boat

Kasey hits the water in a cardboard boat



This year, a portion of the event proceeds will benefit Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin. The non-profit helps homeless and at-risk veterans find normalcy in their everyday lives by providing food, clothing, shelter and other needs. On Saturday, Sept. 9 during the Racine Cardboard Boat Race, the organization will be accepting non-perishable food items for its pantry. Food donation barrels will be on-site at the Harbor Lite Yacht Club.

There's still time to sign up to compete in the Cardboard Boat Race. To get in on the action, CLICK HERE.