1. Follow construction standards.
(No waxed, oiled or peeled surfaces, foam, metal, rubber, plastic or staples are allowed. Wood broom handles are allowed for oar shafts only.)
2. Register at 2 PM. and be prepared for launch at 4 PM.
3. Participate in a short boat show prior to the race.
4. Have fun …be safe. Race participants must
wear a PFD.
(A limited number of Personal Flotation
Devices will be available at the race.)
5. Dispose of your boat at the conclusion of the race. (Dumpster on site.)
Boat Construction
Corrugated boxes, cardboard tubes, clear packing or duct tape are allowed in boat construction. You are encouraged to bring a measuring tool, straight edge and a non-powered cutting tool to do the job. Corrugated cardboard, some tube and clear packing tape will be available on site. Limited tools and wooden broomsticks will also be available for your use. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult during the construction phase.
Suggested procedure:
1. Research different boat hull designs and the theory of buoyancy.
2. Choose a style and plan your design.
3. Build the boat bottom first.
4. Use the dull side of the knife for scoring to make a fold, making it easier to bend pieces into shape. More folding, less cutting helps! Tape any open areas where inside corrugation can get wet.
5. Don't forget to design a paddle method that works for you.
For more information, contact Dee Carroll at 518 - 962-4899.
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Updated 3 January 2010