Cardboard Boat Regatta

Event Details: 

The cardboard boat regatta race, will be held at the DFMWR 25 Meter Pool on October 2. Participants will race 2 lengths of the pool (50M). The first to finish or the last to sinks wins.   

Boats must be set at the 25 M on October 2 by 11AM for viewing. 

Two of the teams best rowers will race at 3PM. 

"Build a boat and see who can float the longest!" 

Awards:

Awards will be given to the first, second and third place finishers. We will also be awarding the "Most Creative Boat" and the "Titanic Award."

Rules

1.      Only the items listed above may be used to build boats. Cardboard tubes are permitted but cannot have wood or plastic used to cap the ends.  No pre-­‐treated or waxed cardboard is permitted.

2.      Design is the builder’s choice. Make your boat look like a race car, a yacht, dragon, flying saucer….. Let your imagination reign supreme.

3.      Only permanent markers can be used to decorate your boat. Use of paint(non water proof), stickers, etc. will result in disqualification or placement in the outlaw category.

4.      No wrapping in tape, however, tape may be used to reinforce the bottom of your boat.

5.      You must provide your own oar and the paddle The paddle may only be used to propel the boat. Oars may be made of any material. Rafts or flat boats which use legs for propulsion are not allowed.

6.      Each participant must wear a PFD at all times when in or on the water, otherwise, the team will be disqualified.

7.      Each troop/pack may have multiple entries, however, no individual scout may be associated with more than one entry.

8.      Each boat must carry at least two team members. Outlaw entries my carry one or more team members.

9.      Boats may be built prior to the campout weekend. All boats must pass inspection prior to racing.

10.  Team members in the boat must not be enclosed above the shoulders. Team members must be visible at all times while the boat is in the water.

11.  Team members who start the race must finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat. If a team member exits the boat for any reason during the race, the team will be disqualified.

12.  When a boat is finished the race, the team must remove the boat and any leftover cardboard debris from the water area and dispose of it at the designated trash area.

13.  Teams are not allowed to sabotage anyone else’s boat. Any rough housing in the water will lead to disqualification.

14.  All Participants must be wearing a bathing suit and shorts (no denim)

15.  Team members must supply their own towels.

16.      Judging will be based on time at the completion of the race or distance traveled and time the boat sinks.

Suggestions

·        Bring a supply of towels.

·        Bring a change of clothes, you WILL get WET!!

·        Most importantly… Have FUN!!!