Sjöröveren Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Here's something you don't see every day: A pirate ship made from milk cartons! The big summer festival in Minneapolis is called the Aquatennial, and for the last 30 odd years, one of the big events is a race featuring boats made from milk cartons. (I think it was originally sponsored by Land O' Lakes, the giant dairy company.) The boats can have wood, foam and other stuff, but the primary flotation must come from milk cartons - sealed shut with duct tape, glue or whatever. Most of the boats make it just a few feet into the water before falling apart, but some people put lots of hours and money into building something that will really float. The captains of this vessel won $700 in prize money. No idea how many milk cartons went into its construction. the Fool's Gold Pirates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hearted Pearl Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I saw this on TV. Wish there had been a better picture of this. ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 That's funny! Course then they are on a sinking ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sealegs Constance Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Very funny picture even if it is sinking. Sealegs Constance I am what I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjöröveren Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 Very funny picture even if it is sinking. In the Milk Carton Boat Race, what most reasonable people would call sinking, they call floating! the Fool's Gold Pirates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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