Homestead Cardboard Boat Regatta Rules
Materials Only the materials listed below may be used to construct your “boat”. NO OIL BASED PAINTS ARE ALLOWED (to protect the pool water from chemicals)
· Cardboard
· Duct Tape
· Packing Tape
· Hot Glue
· Rope or String
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, stickers, etc. will result in disqualification.
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 always wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) when in or on the water, otherwise, the team will be disqualified.
7. Each boat must carry at least two team members.
8. Boats may be built prior to the event (in fact, we STRONGLY SUGGEST THIS). We will be holding a “boat-building event” on Friday September 5th under Prettyman Pavilion. We will have limited cardboard available for those who need extra, however you are responsible for supplying your own cardboard. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SUPPLY.
9. All boats must pass inspection prior to racing by a staff member.
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 for safety’s sake.
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 the 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. This is for the safety of others.
14. All Participants must wear appropriate swimming attire.
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.
17. Depending on the number of entries, we will determine at the time of the event whether to race TWO boats at once or each individually.
Suggestions
• Bring a supply of towels.
• Most importantly… Have FUN!!!
Awards
• Speed Boat Award for the team that completes the course in the fastest amount of time.
· Titanic Award for the most spectacular sinking
• Design Star Award for the best design and theme (including boat and crew)
