By popular account, the 2019 cardboard boat regatta was one to remember. Teams may enter the day of into our instant boat heat, but must follow the same rules to become a qualified team. Boats that do not comply with rules may race but will not be eligible to win. Prior to the game, players must checkin at the information table with the supervisor or university recreation assistant on duty. The festival is free but expect to pay a small donation for parking. Boats shall be designed to race with a twoperson crew. One 1 measuring tape to measure the length of lines and features. Recycled cardboard boat regatta delaware watersheds. All having a common interest in, and sharing an equal voice in providing a support system to the new boaters in southwest florida waters in order to help them feel comfortable. The entire boat must be built of cardboard, duct tape, and onepart polyurethane. The earliest documented cardboard boat regatta was the result of a design problem created by richard archer at southern illinois university in 1974. Crazy cardboard boat regatta at voice of america park. The basic cardboard boat was designed to hold up to two people with a combined weight of approximately 260 lbs.
Introduction the great cardboard boat race is the official kickoff for united way of elkhart countys fundraising campaign. It has grown from a small event with 17 boat entries to an eagerly anticipated annual event attracting over 200 boat entries and thousands of spectators. The cardboard boat regatta is an exciting, annual tcnj tradition. This fun, familyfriendly event continues to draw aspiring boat builders and spectators to southern illinois each spring to race cardboard creations and watch them sink. Contestants compete building boats out of cardboard and competing in a timed race in lake sylva. Cardboard boat regatta administrative rules and information i. Cardboard boat regatta university of texas at dallas. The annual crazy cardboard regatta featured some wet and wild creations at voice of america park in west chester township, ohio, on july 14, 2018. Glue, caulk, tape, staples and other secondary building supplies may be used.
Market street in blades, delaware, for our first annual recycled cardboard boat regatta. Lake ellyn cardboard regatta glen ellyn park district. A cardboard boat must complete length of the course to qualify as a finisher. Cut or fold the pieces together to shape your boat. Registration form construct a humanpowered boat made of corrugated cardboard that will hold at least one crew member and be seaworthy to race for a short while at least on the thunder bay river in alpena. Great cardboard boat regatta conference and scheduling. It may be any thickness, but must not be bonded to any other material including, but not limited to vinyl or wax similar to what is used in packaging the hull may not be covered in plastic sheeting, fiberglass, or other kind of resin. Participants in the cardboard boat regatta make a cardboard boat on their own that can carry 2 passengers, using only cardboard and duct tape they also make paddles from those same materials.
All boats are recommended to be made before checking in to the competition. The boat or some portion of it must be maneuvered and propelled by at least one paddling crewmember. Do you want to build the fastest boat at the regatta, or are you more interested in one of the awards for best theme or best team spirit. One 1 utility knife to make cuts in your cardboard. A crew can consist of up to 5 people but only one can ride in the.
The main purpose of this event is to have fun and safely participate in a cardboard boat race. Cardboard boats southern illinois university 1962 the. Microsoft word the great cardboard boat regatta consent form 2020. See more ideas about cardboard boat, cardboard, boat. Building the basic cardboard boat by kendall hansen supplies needed. Whether you just want to have some summer fun or are gunning to win your local cardboard boat regatta, you can build your own cardboard boat at home without spending a lot of money. We will be hosting our first ever cardboard boat regatta in hurricane harbor.
Its time to race in the most innovative fashionyourown cardboard boat. Cardboard cannot be sealed with any paint or sealants. The great cardboard boat regatta originated at southern illinois university at carbondale in 1974 and continues to this day. Use the sketch and model you made earlier to guide your work. A cardboard boat race, sometimes known as a boat regatta, is a common schoolspirit competition for students of high school and college age. Rotarians have unite d to provide humanitarian service, encourage high. Saturday, june 27, 2020 event opens at 10am races begin at 12pm held at lake ellyn park 645 lenox road, glen ellyn free to spectate join us for a challenging, fun and wet adventure that combines cardboard, tape, creativity, and engineering. Nov 15, 2019 building a cardboard boat is a fun project for kids and adults alike.
Cardboard boat regatta entry forms can be downloaded from our web site at. Spectators will vote for their favorite boat to win the peoples choice award. The great cardboard boat regatta originated at southern illinois university carbondale in 1974. Canoes must be completed and brought into the school by february 8, 2018. It must be able to carry passengers using the materials supplied. Apr 18, 2020 the cardboard boat regatta challenges amateur boat builders youth and adult to design, build and navigate boats made entirely of corrugated cardboard. The cardboard boat regatta will take place on saturday, august 24 at deer meadow park pond. The great cardboard boat regatta registration begins at 9 am on saturday.
Join us with campbell point marina as we celebrate marina day 2017. Join us on friday, august 4 for a wonderful day to remember. Cardboard boats design department southern illinois university 1962. Welcome to river legacy foundations 28th annual cardboard boat regatta. Cardboard boat regatta a weekend of fun for the community rotary club of cape coral,w. Sep 21, 2019 building a personpowered cardboard boat, capable of completing a trip around a 300meter course, is a lot of fun.
It takes place on april 18, 2020 at its new location at seahawk park, 1030 nw 28th st. The great cardboard boat regatta consent form 2020. The 46th annual great cardboard boat regatta 2019 race rules. Once the creation of the boats has ceased, we ask families to join us to test and race our boats in the cardboard boat regatta competition in the evening followed by a family swim until 8 pm. Microsoft word the great cardboard boat regatta onsite registration form 2020. The regatta is open to participation from individuals, schools, youth groups, businesses, groups of friends, and nonprofit organizations desiring to build a boat and participate.
Cardboard boat regatta 850 8844597 2019 cardboard boat regatta rules boats must be at the marina by 10am on friday, 28 june. Matthew barker memorial cardboard boat regatta youtube. All university recreation participants must have a comet card or the get app to participate, no exceptions. A club of limited membership that is open to boat owners and nonowners alike. All members share a common interest in safety on the water, and in learning, growing, and. See more ideas about boat, cardboard boat race and boat design. Your boat needs to be large enough that your designated boat. Feb 01, 20 the head of the zesiger is an annual event where participants are require to build a boat out of cardboard to complete the course laid out before them at mits zesiger center pool. Dyc cardboard boat regatta rules and information packet july 4, 2014 join us for the 2014 cardboard regatta. You are able to also use water based paint, water soluble glue, and traditional duct tape. Between now and march 11th, you and your team will need to construct a boat made entirely of cardboard and duct tape. The 46th annual great cardboard boat regatta 2019 race rules 1.
Using a screen reader and having problems using this website. On october 1, 2019 at the paden city park, students from hundred, valley, magnolia and paden city high schools competed in the 8th annual matthew barker memorial cardboard boat regatta. Boats must be made only of cardboard and duct tape. Duct tape may be of varying colors for creativity but.
Individuals, groups, nonprofits, businesses, corporate, and school. The cardboard boat regatta is one of most fun and wackiest of the cape coral festivals. Register for the 2019 regatta 2page pdf join in the fun with your own cardboard boat or spend the day at the park and watch as determined captains and their crews try to win the. Lake accotink park 7500 accotink park road springfield, va 22150. No reinforced cardboard tubes, only brokendown cardboard boxes.
Cardboard boat regatta friends of thunder bay national. They cannot assist with placing cardboard or duct tape. The attached 2 person boat plans were designed around the following parameters. Cardboard boat regatta saturday june 25,2016 the fourth annual cardboard boat regatta is about kick offttt north fork campground beach sign ups start at 10. Despite several weather delays, the storm relented and moved southward before unleashing on our enthusiastic crowd. In the fall of 1962 davis partt gave seniors in the design department this problem.
The cardboard boat regatta challenges amateur boat builders youth and adult to design, build and navigate boats made entirely of corrugated cardboard. The crew may consist of 24 crew members the land crew adults can consist of 2 adults to assist in getting the boat to the water and the girls in to boat. Any thickness of corrugated cardboard is permissible. Six flags great america will host cardboard boat regatta on august 4. Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional persons. There are other opportunities to participate even if. On saturday, june 1st they will come to kandle park pool and take part in the regatta. This is a perfect opportunity to get your family and friends together to build a boat using corrugated cardboard, glue and tape. This is a wonderful teambuilding experience, giving employees an opportunity to work together toward a common goal and have a lot of fun doing it. Teams may enter the day of into our instant boat heat, but must follow the same rules to become a. Swimming crewmembers pushing a boat or some portion of it through the course is not considered racing. The great cardboard boat regatta onsite registration form 2020.
All you need are basic materials, some creativity, and a few hours. On saturday, the regatta begins at 10am and go until about 3pm. The head of the zesiger is an annual event where participants are require to build a boat out of cardboard to complete the course laid out before them at mits zesiger center pool. Junior and up parents cannot assist with the boat building process. Build a cardboard boat and race it against other boats. Cardboard boat regatta rules belvidere park district. The great cardboard boat regatta onsite registration. See more ideas about boat, cardboard boat race and racing. This fun, familyfriendly event continues to draw aspiring boat builders and spectators to southern illinois each spring to race cardboard. Design and build boats out of cardboard and duct tape. Use a yardstick to make straight lines, trace them with a marker or pen, and use a box cutter to cut the cardboard. Cardboard boat regatta residential education and housing.
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