Where Lake Champlain meets the Adirondack Mountains

Carboard Boat Rules and tips

• Follow construction standards and rules.
  (No waxed, oiled or peeled surfaces, foam, metal, rubber, plastic or staples are allowed.
  Wood broom handles are allowed for oar shafts only.)
• Register at 2 PM. and be prepared for launch at 4 PM.
• Participate in a short boat show prior to the race.
• Have fun …be safe. Race participants must wear a PFD.
  (A limited number of Personal Flotation Devices will be available at the race.)
• 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.
       Dry cardboard floats. Wet. waterlogged cardboard sinks!
• 2. Choose a style or theme and plan your design.
• 3. Build the boat bottom first.
• 4. Use the dull side of the knife for scoring on the inside to make a fold, making it easier to bend into shape.
     More folding, less cutting helps! Tape any open areas where inside corrugation can get wet.
• 5. Design a paddle method that works for you.
• 6. Name, decorate, add a flag to enhance your design. [waterproof markers, paints]
  

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all photos copyright © 2009 Westport Marina, Inc.

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Westport Marina on Lake Champlain
20 Washington St. Westport NY, 12993
Contact: Dee Carroll 518 - 962-4899. E-Mail: Dee@shipstore.com

Updated 14 June 2010. Webmaster: Bob Carroll