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\n\"\"<\/a>We strive to provide excellent products and customer service at OWC, but we’re not about all work and no play! We’re committed to supporting the environment, the community, and employee mental health in a variety of ways. Some companies choose team building outings with mock exercises to build an enjoyable and productive corporate culture. We build our teams and culture around fun and unusual activities that provide creative and competitive outlets.<\/p>\n

Fun with Cardboard<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>
OWC boat and crew 2006<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2006 marked our first entry into America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta<\/a>. This annual national championship Cardboard racing event floats along a 200 yard course in Crystal Lake<\/a>, Illinois, although similar races are held in many states. This year\u2019s race celebrates its 25th year on June 27th and expects to host almost 200 various themed floating (hopefully!) entrants. Any group may enter, and the totally reasonable entry fee ($20.00) make it a great family, neighborhood, and corporate activity.<\/p>\n

A Little History<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to Internet sources, cardboard boats made their first appearance on the lakes on America in 1962. An enterprising physics student in a Senior Design Department Class at the Southern Illinois University designed and built a 20lb, eight-foot boat. Davis Partt’s boat easily discharged its goal of traveling 100 feet without sinking. You can peruse the original assignment problem and design notes from the Cardboard Boats\u00a0Design Department<\/a> Southern Illinois University 1962 online.<\/p>\n

Today, simple one-man box-boats have morphed into a variety of flotilla-worthy fashion, including pirate ships, trains, and animals. Requirements for a cardboard boat include corrugated cardboard, the ever useful duct tape, glue, and drywall tape. Banned substances include epoxy, fiberglass, metal, and pre-waxed cardboard. The Discovery Channel<\/a> has a mildly funny video showing a mishap with a variety of boats.<\/p>\n

Captain Ryan’s Building Crew<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"2008<\/a>
OWC's 2008 Cardboard Cup entry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

OWC staff volunteers started building a 10-person human-powered vessel in April under the competent direction of our Warehouse Operations Manager, Ryan O’Connor. The hardworking volunteer crew works weekends to meet the June deadline. \u00a0Last year’s OWC entry, pictured here, qualified for the finals, but a bad storm sacrificed the event.<\/p>\n

Builders can choose from three classes of boats, including Paddle and Oar, Paddle and other people power, and Sail. OWC plans to use kayak paddles to move its sleek entry through the waters. We have a secret to our waterproofing that definitely meets the official rules. We always do things by the book, just like how we run the business.<\/p>\n

Now, we don’t want to give away our boat building prowess secrets, but we’ll let you have a sneak peak at our floating gem today. More photos coming after the race, along with trophy silliness, and the event itself!<\/p>\n

\"Grant,<\/a>
Grant, Brian, and Mike working on the hull<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"OWC<\/a>
OWC's 2009 boat takes shape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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