Cardboard Boat Race

Both teammates must register.

TEAMS & RACING FORMAT

• Teams consist of 2 members; both must be inside the boat to race. 
• If a team member is unable to swim, or not a strong swimmer, then they must provide their own Personal Flotation Device (PFD). A swim test may be requested at any time. 
• Race will begin at approximately 6:30 PM - Doors open at 6:00 PM.
• Race must begin and end with the 2 person crew intact. 
• Swimming and/or pulling the boat will result in disqualification. 
• Judges reserve the right to divide entrants into heats, depending on the number of vessels. 
• Races will be timed to determine the winner with fastest speed. 
• Awards will be presented for: speed, team spirit and best design

BOAT DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION: 

• Boats must be made ONLY of cardboard and duct tape. Cardboard tubes are permitted but cannot have wood or plastic used to cap the ends. No pre-treated or waxed cardboard is permitted. No liners, tarps or coated cardboard. 
• Cardboard cannot be sealed with any paints or sealants. Design is the builder’s choice. Make your boat look like a race car, a yacht, dragon, flying saucer….. Let your imagination reign supreme. Only permanent markers can be used to decorate your boat. Use of paint, stickers, etc. will result in disqualification.
• Boats must be made BEFORE THE RACE and will be inspected by judges. 
• Boats may be a maximum width of 60” (5ft) and a maximum length of 84” (7ft). 
• Boats must be completely enclosed, or permit the crew to remain fully on top of the vessel (no legs & feet can be used to propel your boat). No raft or surfboard styles. 
• Boats must be propelled by the use of arms or cardboard paddles. Paddles must meet the same construction requirements as the boat (cardboard and duct tape only). No electrical power to propel the boat will be permitted. 
• The boat’s passenger area must not be enclosed above the occupant’s shoulders, so not to interfere with escape should the vessel begin to sink. 
• Teams are not allowed to reinforce or adjust their boat in any way after the event has begun. 
• There will be a pre-race inspection, if any illegal items are discovered, the boat will be Disqualified.
• 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.

Awards:
Speed Boat Award for the team that completes the course in the fastest amount of time. There will be multiple divisions:
12 and Under Team
13 to 18 Year Old Team
All Male team
All Female team
Coed Team
Senior Team (55 and up)