The 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 Misfit Flats, 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 Flats are an open, dry lakebed, perfect for racing.

THE 2024 MISFIT REGATTA
28 SEPTEMBER 2024 XLVII

On 28 September 2024 XLVII, the Republic of Molossia hosted the 2020 Misfit Regatta. 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 a movie of the 2024 Misfit Regatta here!

Ready Racers!

Mario Racers!

A Couple Of Cards!

Preparing For The Races

The Adult Race

The Sideways Race

The Mario Race

Demolition Derby!

THE 2022 MISFIT REGATTA
1 October 2022 XLV

On 1 October 2022 XLV, the Republic of Molossia hosted the 2020 Misfit Regatta. At 11:14 AM Molossian Standard Time (MST) the racers arrived at the race location and helped set up the start and finish lines. Then at about 11:39 AM MST the first race took place, with cameras rolling and spectators cheering. There were several races held, including kids only, group and group backwards, guys only, ladies only and sideways. A total of nine racers competed, and competed with all their might with much to be proud of. After six races, the event ended with a demolition derby, generally destroying the cardboard "boats". This year's Regatta was a resounding success, the sixth 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 a movie of the 2022 Misfit Regatta here!

The Adult Race

The Ladies Race

The Backward Race

The Everybody Race

The Sideways Race

Demolition Derby

THE 2020 MISFIT REGATTA
11 October 2020 XLIII

On 11 October 2020 XLIII, the Republic of Molossia hosted the 2020 Misfit Regatta. At 12:10 PM Molossian Standard Time (MST) the racers arrived at the Flats and helped set up the start and finish lines. Then at about 12:30 PM MST the first race took place, with cameras rolling and spectators cheering. There were several races held, including kids only, group and group backwards, guys only and guys backwards, ladies only and ladies backwards, sideways and a dancing race. A total of eight 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. Today's Regatta was a resounding success, just the fifth 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 a movie of the 2020 Misfit Regatta here!

The Regatta Lineup

Adrianne's
DJ Box

Nathan's
Sushi Box

Lexi's
Boat

Cassie's
Sushi Box

Tony's Mario
Mystery Box

Kaylin's
Mystery Machine

The President's
Halloween Box

Bradley's
Pennywise Box

The Ladies Race

The Guys' Race

Demolition Derby

THE 2017 MISFIT REGATTA
8 October 2017 XL

On 8 October 2017 XL, the Republic of Molossia hosted the 2017 Misfit Regatta. At 12:10 PM Molossian Standard Time (MST) the racers arrived at the Flats and helped set up the start and finish lines. Then at about 12:30 PM MST the first race took place, with cameras rolling and spectators cheering. There were several races held, including kids only, adults only, group, guys only, ladies only, backward for kids and for adults and a hopping, skipping and jumping race. A total of twelve racers competed, the most ever. The racers competed with all their might and had much to be proud of. After eight races, the event ended with a demolition derby, generally destroying the cardboard boats. Today's Regatta was a resounding success, just the fourth 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 a movie of the 2017 Misfit Regatta here!

The Regatta Lineup

The Guy's Race

The Ladies
Race Backwards

The Ladies Race

The Kid's Race

Demolition Derby

THE 2015 MISFIT REGATTA
25 October 2015 XXXVII

On 25 October 2015 XXXVII, the Republic of Molossia hosted the 2015 Misfit Regatta. At 10:39 AM Molossian Standard Time (MST) the racers arrived at the Flats and helped set up the start and finish lines. Then at about 11:00 AM MST the first race took place, with cameras rolling and spectators cheering. There were several races held, including kids only, adults only, group, guys only, ladies only, and backward for kids and for adults. A total of eleven racers competed, the most ever. As usual, Molossian citizen Bryce Cardoza was to be the racer to beat, winning almost every race in which he competed. Close seconds were Molossian citizens Nathan Harrison and Mark Baugh. The racers competed with all their might and had much to be proud of. After seven races, the event was ended and declared a resounding success. Today's Regatta was just the third of many, with one planned every other year at this time. Future races may include an obstacle course and a competition for best "boat", which will include non-racers and fans of Molossia from around the world. Well done racers, and see you in two years!

See a movie of the 2015 Misfit Regatta here!

Nathan's Fry Box

The Chief Constable's
Chef Box

Kaylin's Christmas
Present

The First Lady's
Casino Box

The President's
Hula Box

Azurine's Street
Art

Jade's Titanic

Lyla's Elephant

Danielle's Mermaid

Mark's Egg Carton

Bryce's Jet Plane

The Lineup.

The Adult Race.

The Finish Line.

THE 2013 MISFIT REGATTA
6 October 2013 XXXVI

On 6 October 2013 XXXVI, the Republic of Molossia hosted the 2013 Misfit Regatta. At 11:50 AM Molossian Standard Time (MST) the racers arrived at the Flats 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 only, group, guys only, ladies only, and backward for kids and for adults. A total of eight racers competed. Molossian citizen Bryce Cardoza was to be the racer to beat, winning every race in which he competed. Close seconds were His Excellency, The President and Molossian citizens Alexis Baugh and Nathan Harrison. The racers competed with all their might and had much to be proud of. After seven races, the event was ended and declared a resounding success. Today's Regatta was just the second of many, with one planned every other year at this time. Future races may include an obstacle course and a competition for best "boat", which will include non-racers and fans of Molossia from around the world. Well done racers, and see you in two years!

See a movie of the 2013 Misfit Regatta here!

The First Lady's Zoo Crew

The Chief Constable's
Fairy Mobile

The President's Tardis

Nathan's Jeep

Bion's Shark

Kaylin's Polka Dots

Lynn's Lady Bug

Bryce's Race Car

The Lineup.

The Kid Race.

Crossing the Finish Line.

Misfit Flats.

Waving the Flag.

THE FIRST MISFIT REGATTA
16 October 2011 XXXIV

On 16 October 2011 XXXIV, the Republic of Molossia hosted the First Misfit Regatta. At 11:15 AM Molossian Standard Time (MST) the racers arrived at the Flats 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. Molossian citizen Bryce Cardoza quickly proved to be the racer to beat, winning every race in which he competed. Close seconds were His Excellency, The President and Bion Wells from the neighboring United States. The racers competed with all their might and had much to be proud of. After five or six races, the event was ended and declared a resounding success. Today's Regatta was just the first of many, with one planned each year at this time. Future races will include an obstacle course and a competition for best "boat", which will include non-racers and fans of Molossia from around the world. Well done racers, and see you next year!

See a movie of the First Misfit Regatta here!