Earn your bragging rights with many chances to win!
Battle on the Beach 2024 & Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
Join us for an unforgettable day of fun in the sun at the ODR Marina for our annual “Battle on the Beach” and Cardboard Boat Regatta! This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, packed with thrilling competitions, delicious food, and great music.
Don’t miss out on the ultimate summer event at the Marina! Gather your squadron, bring your competitive spirit, and prepare for a day of sun-soaked fun and camaraderie. Whether you’re here to compete or cheer on your team, there’s something for everyone at Battle on the Beach 2024. See you there!
Event Details
Summer Games Schedule
Volleyball – Sign-up board on-site available at 10am for 4-on-4 fun games, 1st come, winner may continue play or default to next team on the list
Schedule Coming Soon
Gift Card Prizes
Fastest Boat:
1st – $500
2nd – $250
3rd – $100
| Most Unique: $250 | Best Dressed Krewe: $250 |
| Ugliest Boat: $100 | Davey Jones Locker (1st to sink): $100 |
Cardboard Boat Regatta Rules & Regulations
Boats in place between 8am-9am
Krewe beside staged boat in costume for judging by 1:30pm
Move boats to shoreline at 2:30pm – Race immediately following move
Sign up by Mon, 12 Aug
- Boat and paddles must be constructed of plain cardboard. Water based paint, water soluble glue and traditional rolls of duct, masking or packaging tape are the only other materials permitted. Prohibited items include but are not limited to: cloth, wood, plastic, foam, metal materials and polyurethane (resin).
- Each boat must have a minimum of two krewe members.
Adult family members are eligible. - Boats from previous years will not be eligible.
Boats will be checked prior to award presentations. - Unsportsmanlike conduct will be reported to Mission Support Group Commander, and a $100 fine will be enforced.
- A dumpster will be provided to dispose of boats. A $100 fine will be charged for not disposing of your boat after the event.
- A shotgun start begins from shore. Each krewe must put their boat into the water, paddle around a buoy and return to shore.
- Have fun!
- 1 SOCPTS
- 1 SOHCOS
- 1 SOCES
- 1 SOMDG
- 1 SOCS
- 1 SOSS
- 1 SOAMXS
- 1 SOMUNS
- 1 SOSFS
- 1 SOMXS
- 1 SOW WSA & Air Staff
- 1 SOCONS
- 1 SOLRS
- 311 SOIS
- 11 SOIS
- STTS
- MST
- 801 SOAMXS
- All ACC Units
- 720 STG & OSS
- 492 SOW & SOACS
- 4 SOS
- 24 SOW HQ
- 2 CWS
- 15 SOS
- 901 SOAMXS
- 823 RHS
- All AETC Units
- 73 SOS
- AFSOC HQ
- 65 SOS
- 8 SOS
- 5 SOS
- 25 & 28 IS
- 34 SOS
- 23 SOWS
- 2 SOS
- 23 STS
Volunteers Needed!
We need your help to make Battle on the Beach 2024 and the Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta a smashing success! Volunteers are the backbone of our events, and your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Your support ensures that everything runs smoothly and everyone has a fantastic time. From setting up and coordinating activities to assisting with food and entertainment, there are many ways you can contribute.
Firefest - Team Cook-off Competition!
Gather a team of 2 or more and sign-up to compete in People’s Choice at Firefest! Each team will receive chicken wings to prepare for the attendees who will be given tickets to sample from the teams and vote for the best.
Grand Prize: Bullseye Wood Pellet Grill from rectec!
Award over $2,500 in prizes
Winner will be announced at 2:25pm