The Franklin High School FIRST Robotics Team announces our second annual Cardboard Robo-Regatta fundraiser on May 12, 2012.  The Robo-Regatta is a cardboard boat race using boats constructed of only cardboard, tape, glue, paint, and caulking.

Second Annual Cardboard Robo-Regatta

Date: Saturday May 12, 2012

Time:  1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Location:  Barrett's Landing, Franklin, Virgina

(First Annual)

Mini-Sailboat Regatta

Little Scooners: Age 6-8

Big Clippers: Age 9-11

Fee: $5.00

Time: 9:00- 10:00

For more information, please read about the Rules and Awards.

Cost is $20 per crew member in your boat.  Registration forms may be picked up from Parker Darden Heating and Air in Franklin.

An Adult Waiver Form must be submitted for all crew members ages 18+.

The Youth Waiver Form must be submitted for any crew member under age 18.

Inventor Dean Kamen and will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas launched the FIRST^® Robotics Competition (FRC^®) 20^th anniversary season today with the Kickoff of a new robotics game called “LOGO MOTION^™” before a crowd of 600 people at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, hometown and headquarters of FIRST. An estimated 50,000 around the world joined the Kickoff via live NASA-TV broadcast and webcast.

“It’s not just about robots,” said FIRST founder Dean Kamen. “It’s about building self-confidence, respect and important relationships with people who invent new technologies to make a better future.”

“I’m inspired by FIRST,” said will.i.am. “I’ve traveled all over the world, and this is the most exciting thing. You are cool, and I’m going to turn it up so everyone knows it.”