1.
Boats must
be made ONLY
of Cardboard and Duct Tape.
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Cardboard cannot be
sealed with any paint or sealants.
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Duct Tape may be of
varying colors for creativity but must have come manufactured in that
color.
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If any illegal items
used in construction are discovered during the pre-race inspection, the
boat will be disqualified from the event.
2.
Boats shall be designed to
race with a two-person crew.
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Each person will be
equipped with a paddle and lifejacket provided by the race committee.
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A race number will be
assigned to each team; the race number must be made visible on each
shipmate’s arm.
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The race must begin
and end with the two-person crew intact for the boat to qualify for the
Fastest Boat category.
3.
Boats will be raced for time in heats according to their entry division.
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Heats will consist of
at least five(5) boats at a time (number may vary based on total number of entries).
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Each boat will travel
50 meters(one length of the pool).
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Fastest 5 times from heats will race for
fastest boat overall.
4.
Boats will be judged on
their creativity as part of the pre-race activities. Teams should be
prepared to “show-off” their work upon the start of judging. Boats must be
present at designated judging area by 4:00 p.m. on Race Day.
5.
Prizes will be awarded in
each division according to the following categories:
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Top 3 Fastest Boats
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Top 3 Most Creative
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