30 September 2024 XLVII
Khamsin Molossia News
On 28 September 2024 XLVII, the Republic of Molossia hosted the 2024 Misfit Regatta. Inspired by the famous Henley-on-Todd Regatta held in Alice Springs, Australia, the Misfit Regatta is a dry land cardboard boat race. It takes place on Misfits Flat, some 16 Imperial Nortons (16 km / 10 mi) east of Molossia. Famed for being a filming location for the Clark Gable/Marilyn Monroe movie "The Misfits", the Flat is an open, dry lakebed, perfect for racing. At 11:39 AM Molossian Standard Time (MST) the racers arrived at the race location and helped set up the start and finish lines. Then at about 12:00 PM MST the first race took place, with cameras rolling and spectators cheering. There were several races held, including kids only, adults, group and group backwards, guys only, ladies only, sideways, spinning and a special Princess race. A total of seven racers competed, and competed with all their might with much to be proud of. After nine races, the event ended with a demolition derby, generally destroying the cardboard "boats". This year's Regatta was a resounding success, the seventh of many, with one planned every other year at this time. Future races may include an obstacle course and a competition for best "boat". Well done racers, and see you in two years!
See the movie of the 2024 Misfit Regatta here!
 A Couple Of Cards! |
 Preparing For The Races |
 The Adult Race |
 The Sideways Race |
 The Mario Race |
 Demolition Derby! |
Ready Racers!
Mario Racers!