Brave waterfolk crafted kooky boats out of cardboard and duct tape earlier in August to race across the finish line at the Aquatic Center’s pool.

It’s not for the faint of heart. After all, paper sinks.

But not for this group. A smattering of kids built boats sturdy enough to get them to the end of the pool. Mostly.

The winners were (all names were provided by the park district):

1st Place: Samson & Pasha

Best Decoration: Kelly & Harlan

First to sink: Rosabella & Jeremiah

It was “the greatest energy,” said Jackie Iovinelli, executive director of the Park District of Forest Park “We are hoping to grow this event next year!”