At this fundraising event, be prepared to get wet.Country Lake Golf Club, 21309 Country Lake Drive in Warrenton, will host the 2018 Great Cardboard Race Friday, Aug. 24.In this race, individuals or teams operate a boat that they build with their own hands using cardboard and duct tape. The race part comes when the captain paddles 50 yards as fast as possible.If 50 yards is possible, that is, because these boats are not built to last.“They are built to sink,” said Jason Willbrand, general manager of Country Lake Golf Club. “Some boats sink right out of the gate. Some do really well.”Cardboard boat races are hosted throughout the country. Videos are posted on YouTube featuring some semi-elaborate and well-decorated cardboard boats and floats.Part of the fun seems to be the creativity. People choose themes and costumes and test their engineering abilities or lack thereof.“I’ve seen all kinds of models,” Willbrand said. “Everybody’s got different strategies.” He thinks it’s important to layer the cardboard. Layering makes it sturdier.Proceeds from the event will benefit Agape. The mission of Agape is “to provide emergency relief to the hungry, hurting and homeless of Warren County” and help them reach financial self-sufficiency.True cardboard boat builders will want to start their design and building plans soon.Willbrand has hosted cardboard boat races before, in a pool, but this is his first in Warren County and in a lake.“It may very well be the first cardboard boat race in Warren County,” he said. “Hopefully it becomes an annual event.”There are two races. The first is a time trial. Everyone attempts to go 50 yards as fast as they can. The eight fastest times race again for the championship. Cash prizes will go to the top three competitors.Participants need to wear life jackets and protective footwear, because they are likely to sink. Not to fear though.“(The lake) is not very deep. Seven feet at most. You’ll probably be able stand up in most of it,” Willbrand said.Boat check-in is at 3 p.m. The races start at 5 p.m. The cost is $100 per boat. Admission is free to spectators. During the event, boaters and viewers can enjoy food, drinks and live music on the shore.Reservations are preferred but not required.For more information, to reserve a spot and a complete list of rules, visit www.countrylakegc.com or contact Willbrand at 636-456-1165 or jasonhwillbrand@hotmail.com.Water