SPORTS & RECREATION July 4, 2019

A scene from last year's inaugural event: Spectators line the boat ramp as a "team" prepares to launch an artistically painted cardboard vessel. Last year's regatta took place on a Saturday morning. This year's contest is planned for the afternoon.

2nd annual cardboard boat race on July 13

The inaugural Smithfield "River Rat Regatta" was a big success last summer with more than 30 two-person crews nursing their cardboard vessels a short distance down the Neuse River from the boat ramp to the Market Street bridge.

This year the Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department has moved the starting time to the afternoon: at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13.

Here's a link to a packet with details about the event along with an entry form>

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SMITHFIELD PARKS & RECREATION DOINGS

Proceed to the Town of Smithfield's website for a complete list of both Youth and Adult activities along with links for registering>

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