Get ready for a day of laughs and friendly rivalry at the 2026 "Float Your Boat" cardboard boat race, a highlight of the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout summer schedule. On Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Franky & Louie’s in Sunrise Beach transforms into a theater of creative engineering as teams attempt to navigate the lake in vessels made entirely of corrugated cardboard, duct tape, and latex paint.
To win, these homemade masterpieces must survive two 150-yard laps with at least one rider on board. Whether you are building a vessel from large appliance boxes or cheering from the shore as the "fleet" inevitably faces the water, it is an afternoon of pure entertainment and community spirit.
For official rules, boat entry registration, and a list of permitted materials, visit the official event page here.
To witness the hilarious race starts and inevitable sinkings from the best seat in the cove, book a private luxury charter with SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters for a premier view from the water.