NORTHPORT — Students at Northport High School tested their engineering and teamwork skills this week during the school’s annual cardboard boat race on the bay.

The tradition challenges groups of students to design and build boats made entirely of cardboard and duct tape.

Each team receives one box and two rolls of tape but can bring in extra materials from home. The goal is simple: stay afloat and cross the finish line.

Northport teacher J. Evans said the project teaches more than just boat building.

“There’s a lot of learning about weight distribution and balance, being conservative with materials, and following a plan from start to finish,” he said. “It’s fun to see students learn in real time.”

Student Ada W. said teams spent about two weeks building their boats before race day.

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