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Anders Hendrickson of Waukesha tries to help his son, Thomas Hendrickson, 8, from capsizing at the start of the kids race during the 34th Annual Cardboard Cup Regatta at Main Beach on Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Crystal Lake.
Competitors in the kid's division take to the water during the 34th Annual Cardboard Cup Regatta at Main Beach on Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Crystal Lake.
Chris Brazes of Hampshire wears a cardboard hat made to resemble R2-D2 of Star Wars during the 34th Annual Cardboard Cup Regatta at Main Beach on Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Crystal Lake.
Spectators watch as boaters compete during the 34th Annual Cardboard Cup Regatta at Main Beach on Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Crystal Lake.
Joe Riegle of Cary (left) and Mat Chambers of Wauconda paddle their Silver Tree Brew Crew cardboard boat to a first place finish in the Class A race during the 34th Annual Cardboard Cup Regatta at Main Beach on Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Crystal Lake.
Joe Riegle of Cary is all smiles as he celebrates with friends and family after his Silver Tree Brew Crew boat, co-navigated with teammate Mat Chambers of Wauconda, placed first in the Class A race during the 34th Annual Cardboard Cup Regatta at Main Beach on Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Crystal Lake.